Download 2011-01-17 SNC1D Space Review

SNC1D Space Review
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The __________ is everything that exists, including all matter and energy everywhere.
The four planets closest to the sun are called _______ planets or the ___________planets.
The four planets between the asteroid belt and Pluto are called the __________ planets or the
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________ is in a category by itself as a type of planet.
__________________ was the first scientist to use a telescope.
_____________ is the force of attraction between all objects in the universe.
The best explanation of why orbiting astronauts appear to be floating is that they are
experiencing ___________________.
A s__________ is a benefit that comes from space science and technology research.
True or false? Where answers are false, please correct the statement.
The light-year is a unit of time.
A comet’s tail is visible only when the comet’s path is close to the Sun.
A meteor is a meteoroid that hits the Earth.
Auroras are caused by light pollution.
Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system.
The Sun is in a galaxy called the milky Way.
The Milky Way is an elliptical galaxy.
Evidence of an expanding galaxy comes from the violet shift of the spectra of stars and galaxies.
Space probes have been sent to explore a variety of objects in outer space.
The problems of a puffy head and increased exposure to radiation disappear after astronauts have
been in orbit for a week.
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Describe at least 3 key differences between the inner planets and outer planets of our solar system.
Determine the component of our solar system that is being discussed in each of the
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more mass that all the other planets combined
closest to the Sun
its atmosphere contains oxygen
It is not a gas giant nor an inner planet
It has more than 1000 rings around it
It appears reddish in colour
It has the hottest surface temperature because of its carbon dioxide atmosphere
Its rotation is different from the other planets
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Explain the difference between a meteor and a meteorite. How could you identify each?
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Explain how a Hertsprung-Russell disgram functions. Compare the qualities of a yellow star to a
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Describe the 3 different theories as to how our solar system arose.
Provide evidence for the correctness of the Big Bang Theory.
Explain how planets arose from either dust or hydrogen atoms.
Explain the difference between red shifting and blue shifting in spectral lines from distant stars.
What do the terms 'light year' and 'astronomical unit' represent?
How are light and energy created by the sun? Be as specific as possible.
Explain, using a diagram, the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse.
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