Solar System, Rocks, Volcano and Oceans Flashcards
What is one Astronomical Unit?
Distance between Earth and Sun
Which is the biggest moon in our Solar System?
Ganymede of Jupiter
Which planet is known as the Green Planet?
Uranus
Which is the brightest planet in our Solar System?
Venus
What is the Coldest Planet in our Solar System?
Neptune
Which planet is known as the Evening Star?
Venus
Which planet has maximum number of satelites?
Saturn (146)
Which is the Hottest Planet?
Venus
Which planet id known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Which is the Biggest and the Smallest planet in our Solar System?
Jupiter and Mercury
How are Igneous rocks formed?
By solidification of Molten magma
How are Sedimentary rocks formed?
By Accumulation of rock particles and organic matters in layers, under tremendous pressure
How are Metamorphosis rocks formed?
Originally Igneous and Sedimentary rocks which changed due to pressure, heat or due to action of water
What are the 3 types of Volcanos?
Active - Which erupt frequently
Dormant - Which erupt once in a while
Extinct - Which have not erupted for centuries
What is the ring of fire?
Hundreds of Active Volcanoes found on the land near the edges of the Pacific Ocean