Physical Properties

Question 1

Physical Properties for Sun

Answer 1

A medium-sized star composed mainly of hydrogen and helium. Surface temperature: ~5,500°C; core temperature: ~15 million °C. Emits light and energy through nuclear fusion.

Question 2

Physical Properties for Terrestial Planets

Answer 2

Rocky, dense, smaller in size

Question 3

Physical Properties for Moons

Answer 3

Natural satellites with diverse compositions (rocky, icy, or a mix)

Question 4

Location of sun

Answer 4

center of our solar system

Question 5

location of terrestial planets

Answer 5

orbits sun in nearly circular orbit, while also closer to sun then outer planets & asteroid belt

Question 6

location of moons

Answer 6

near planets, orbiting them

Question 7

what are meteors and where are they found

Answer 7

fragments of rocks/metal that burn up when they enter the atmosphere of planets

Question 8

what are comets and where are they found

Answer 8

icy bodies that release gas or dust(why you see trials for “shooting stars”) which can be found in the kuiper belt or the oort cloud

Question 9

what are asteroids and where are they found

Answer 9

small rocky bodies that orbit the sun. these are usually found in the asteroid belt between mars and jupiter

Question 10

what are meteoroids and where are they found

Answer 10

small rock or piece of debris floating in space