Space Flashcards
1
Q
Which of these is the smallest? The Milky Way Galaxy, The Sun, The Moon or Jupiter
A
The moon
2
Q
Some scientists look for signs of water on other planets
Explain why they do this
A
Water gives possibility of life on planet
3
Q
Explain why photographs from telescopes in space show the nebula more clearly
A
- Because there are no obstructions as clouds are in atmosphere
- The telescope is outside of the atmosphere
4
Q
A nebula is a cloud of gas and dust where stars are formed.
A hot object forms when gas and dust in a nebula come together.
Explain why the gas and dust come together and form a hot object.
A
- Pulled together by gravity
- Coverting potential energy to thermal energy