
Space Science HMH Unit 2
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The ____________ theory suggests that the solar system formed from a rotating disk of dust and gas.
A ___________ is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.
The life cycle of a star begins with a cloud of gas and dust known as a ______.
A ____________ is a small rocky body that orbits the sun, mainly found between Mars and Jupiter.
___________ is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun.
The __________ is the region of space where comets originate, beyond Neptune.
____________ are small bodies of rock and metal that enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up.
The ________ model places the Sun at the center of the universe.
______________ is a star system containing billions of stars, including our solar system.
The transformation of a star into a supernova results in a _________ or a black hole.
Which of the following is NOT a theory about the formation of the solar system?
What determines the life expectancy of a star?
Which object is considered a dwarf planet?
What is the main difference between a star and a planet?
Which of the following objects is primarily composed of ice and dust?
The main difference between a comet and an asteroid is that: comets are made of dust and ice, and asteroids are made of minerals/rock or metals.
The life of a star begins as a nebula and ends a protostar.Â
Pair the example to the correct newton's law of motion.Â
How has our model of the universe changed over time? (at least 1-2 sentences)
How do satellites differ from moons? (At least 1-2 sentences)
What are the key differences between terrestrial and gas giant planets? (at least two sentences)
Why do different stars have different life expectancies? (at least 1-2 sentences)
What evidence supports the nebular hypothesis of solar system formation? (at least 1-2 sentences)