The earth and beyond, The night sky Flashcards
1
Q
what are stars?
A
Stars are huge ball of gas that give out light
2
Q
What are planets?
A
Planets are objects in orbit around the sun made of rock or gas and do not give out light.
3
Q
What are moons?
A
An object in orbit around the earth made of rock that does not give out light.
4
Q
What are comets?
A
A comet is made of ice and dust and orbits the sun.
5
Q
What are meteors or meteorites?
A
Streaks of light in the night sky in which the streak of light is produced when a particle of dust or a piece of rock called a meteor enters the earth’s atmosphere and burns.