How is a meteorite related to a meteoroid?

They both reach the surface of the Earth.

Why is the sun more important than any other star?

the sun is very close to the Earth

What is the difference between a barred spiral galaxy and a normal spiral galaxy?

the shape of the galaxy's center

When does a comet form a visible tail?

when it passes closest to the sun

What is a difference between the outer planets and the inner planets?

the outer planets have many moons

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The Solar System

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1
How is a meteorite related to a meteoroid?
A meteorite is a meteoroid that enters Earth's atmosphere.
They both reach the surface of the Earth.
A meteorite is a meteoroid that is larger than an asteroid.
A meteorite is a meteoroid that has broken smaller pieces.
2
What type of galaxy is shown?
irregular galaxy
barred spiral galaxy
elliptical galaxy
spiral galaxy
3
Why is the sun more important than any other star?
it is very large
the sun is the right color for living things
the sun is the hottest
the sun is very close to the Earth
4
What is the difference between a barred spiral galaxy and a normal spiral galaxy?
the color of the stars in the galaxy
the shape of the galaxy's center
the number of spiral arms
the number of stars in the galaxy
5
What type of galaxy is in the picture?
irregular galaxy
normal spiral galaxy
elliptical galaxy
barred spiral galaxy
6
Which planet has a large, solid core?
Jupiter
Neptune
Saturn
Mercury
7
What do Earth and Saturn have in common?
they have thin atmospheres
they have the same mass
they rotate about an axis
their orbits are the same length
8
A small chunk of rock that passes through Earth's atmosphere is a ___.
meteorite
asteroid
comet
meteor
9
Which planet is the windiest planet?
Jupiter
Saturn
Earth
Neptune
10
Why are stars look like tiny point of light?
light from stars are absorbed by galaxies
they are very far from Earth
they are moving very fast
the atmosphere blocks most of their light
11
Pluto is a _____.
asteroid
dwarf planet
meteor
comet
12
When does a comet form a visible tail?
at the farthest point of its orbit
as it crosses Earth's orbit
when it leaves the asteroid belt
when it passes closest to the sun
13
Which planet has the Great Dark Spot?
Neptune
Uranus
Jupiter
Saturn
14
What is a difference between the outer planets and the inner planets?
the outer planets have smaller diameters
the outer planets orbit in a different direction
the outer planets have many moons
the outer planets have a higher density
15
Which of these objects is OUTSIDE our solar system?
moon
Venus
Sirius (star)
sun
16
___ are found between inner and outer planets.
asteroids
comets
stars
moons

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