Sky Science #4 Flashcards
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What are the Differences and similarities between Inner and Outer Planets?
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Inner ~ Rocky ~ No Rings ~ Inside Asteroid Belt ~ Smaller ~ Closer to the Sun ~ Less Gravity ~ Warmer
Outer ~ Gas ~ Rings ~ Outside Astroid Belt ~ Larger ~ Farther from the Sun ~ More Gravity ~ Colder
Same
~ Both Rotate and Revolve
~ Both in Solar System
~ All Orbit the Sun
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Q
What are five ways in which the Earth is different and the same from the other planets in our solar system?
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Different Earth ~ Perfect Distance from The Sun ~ Protective Atmosphere ~ Liquid H2O ~ Life ~ Breathable air
Different Planets ~ Don't all have Protective Atmosphere ~ No Liquid H2O ~ No Life ~ Some have Rings ~ Different Distance from The Sun
Same ~ Spheres ~ Gravity ~ In Solar System ~ Satellite ~Rotate and Revolve
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Q
What is the differences and Similarities between Earths moon and the other Moons in the Solar System?
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Different Earth Moon ~ Orbits Earth ~ Moon soil same as Earths Soil ~ Cause our tides ~ Smooth Spheres ~ Humans Visited
Different Moons in SS ~ Not visited by Humans ~ Rocky Surface ~ Different sizes and shapes ~ Farther ~ Some have Volcanoes ~ Orbit Different planets ~ Different orbit speeds
Same ~ Natural Satellites ~ Orbit Planets ~ Part of Solar Systems ~ They Revolve and Rotate ~ Part of Milky Way
