The Solar System Flashcards
1
Q
Planet
A
Any large object that orbits a sun or star
2
Q
Solar system
A
Is the sun and all of the objects orbiting it
3
Q
Satellite
A
Is an object around a body that has a larger mass
4
Q
Phases
A
When a moon has different shapes throughout the mounth
5
Q
Eclipse
A
When the earth, the sun, and the moon are in a straight line
6
Q
Terrestrial planet
A
Planet with a rock surface
7
Q
Hydrosphere
A
The area on earth ware the water is
8
Q
Gas giant
A
A planet with a thick atmosphere made up of many kinds of gasses
9
Q
Nebula
A
A cloud of dust in outer space.
10
Q
Nebular model
A
Lis the model in which scientists use to study the universe
11
Q
Accretion
A
When small partials collide and stick together
12
Q
Comet
A
Are leftover material from when the solar system formed
