Vocab Section 2 Flashcards
1
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Mercury
A
The smallest and closest planet to the sun
2
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Venus
A
The 2nd closest planet to the sun
3
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Earth
A
The third planet from the sun
4
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Mars
A
The 4th planet from the sun
5
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How did the solar system form
A
From a nebula that collapsed
6
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How long ago did the solar system form
A
4.6 billion years ago
7
Q
What is mercury’s atmosphere like
A
Has no true atmosphere
8
Q
Which planet is referred to as earths sister planet
A
Venus
9
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What is Venus’s atmosphere like
A
very dense and very hot
10
Q
What states can water exists as on earth due to the temperature
A
Solid Liquid and Gas
11
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What is mars also known as
A
The red planet
12
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Why is mars red
A
Because of the high amounts of iron oxide.
13
Q
How many moons does mars have
A
2
14
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What are the names of those two moons
A
Phobos and Deimos
15
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What does Phobos and Deimos mean
A
Fear and Panic
