Earth And Space Flashcards
1
Q
What is a solar system?
A
Where the sun and all the planets are inside
2
Q
What shape is the earth?
A
Sphere
3
Q
What is it called when the moon is different shapes
A
Phases of the moon
4
Q
What is the force called that pulls two things together?
A
Gravity
5
Q
What is weight?
A
The force of gravity pulling on you
6
Q
What is a gravitational field?
A
The space around the earth where it’s gravity attracts things
7
Q
How many newtons is the earths gravitational field?
A
10 N
8
Q
What is a satellite?
A
Anything that orbits the sun
9
Q
What is an example of a natural satellite?
A
The moon
10
Q
What is the patterns of stars called?
A
Constellations
11
Q
What are stars made of?
A
Huge balls of gas that give off energy
