Earth Science Chapter 2 (NG)

What is another name for rocky objects that orbit the sun?

A ___________ may contain millions of stars.

The sun is part of a galaxy. Which of the following best describes a galaxy?

Which of these formed from a huge cloud of dust and gas called a nebula?

Which object in Earth's solar system can also be called a gas giant?

The ________ is everything that exists, including all space objects.

Which planet is the second largest planet in the solar system and has a large ring system?

What are the three main shapes of galaxies?

Which object is round, orbits the sun, and is larger than an asteroid?

Which of the following best describes a comet?

Some space objects, such as __________, are made of gases that glow.

Many stars have _________ orbiting them.

Some planets have ______ orbiting them.

Which planet has a thick, poisonous atmosphere?

Which planet appears blue in color, has high winds and at least 13 moons?

Ashley makes a model of the solar system. Which planet should she place between Earth and Mercury in her model?

Round space objects that are too small to be called planets are miniature planets.

Which group includes Earth?