Science Cards For Space

Question 1

List the following terms from Smallest to Biggest
Galaxy, Solar System, Universe Celestial Body

Answer 1

Celestial Body, Solar system, Galaxy, Universe

Question 2

What is a Dwarf Planet and Provide an Example

Answer 2

Definition: Like a planet but missing some key criteria
Ex: Pluto

Question 3

Define a Asteroid

Answer 3

Smally rocky objects orbiting the Sun, mostly found in the Asteroid Belt

Question 4

Define and give an Example of a Comet

Answer 4

Definition: Made up of ice, rock, and dust they develop a bright tail called a coma when they get close to the Sun
Ex: Halley’s Comet

Question 5

Define a Meteor

Answer 5

An Asteroid that has burned up in the Earth’s atmosphere

Question 6

Define a Meteorite

Answer 6

An asteroid that has gone pass through the Earth’s atmosphere and has made impact

Question 7

Define a Meteoroid

Answer 7

Tiny particles or chunks of metal and rocks that floats around in space

Question 8

Define a Gas Giant and Give an Example

Answer 8

Definition: Planets that are made of gas
Ex: Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus

Question 9

Define a Terrestrial Planet and Give an Example

Answer 9

Definition: Planets that are made of rock or metal and have a solid surface
Ex: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars

Question 10

Define a Emitter and give an Example

Answer 10

Definition: Light sources that create light for us to see light emitters
Ex: Ex: Sun

Question 11

Define and Give an Example of a Reflector

Answer 11

Definition: The object doesn’t create their own light, they just bounce the light off them
Ex: Ex: Planets and Moons

Question 12

Define and list three different types of an Asteroid

Answer 12

Definition: Small rocky objects orbiting the Sun, mostly found in the Asteroid belt
Meteor
Meteorite
Meteoroid

Question 13

Give three Examples of light Emitters and 3 Examples of light reflectors

Answer 13

Light Emitters:
Light bulb
Sun
Star
Light Reflectors:
Planet
Moon
Book

Question 14

Explain the difference between Mass and Weight

Answer 14

Mass is the total amount of matter in a object

Weight is the force of gravity applied on a object

Question 15

Give two reasons why Pluto is a Dwarf

Answer 15

Does not have a clear orbit

Smaller than most planets

Question 16

Define the habitable zone and factors that influence the location of the habitable zone

Answer 16

The habitable zone is the zone where life çan exist

Temperature
Water

Question 17

List 2 things needed for life on a planet, and why they’re important

Answer 17

Water from lakes, river, and oceans keeping us hydrated
Energy from the Sun staring the food chain

Question 18

Explain the Compostion of a Gas Giant

Answer 18

Mainly made of hydrogen and helium, or some methane

Question 19

Explain the Size of a Gas Giant

Answer 19

Much larger than terrestrial planets Ex: Jupiter being the largest planet

Question 20

Explain the surface of a Gas Giant

Answer 20

Does not have a solid surface, and gets thicker the deeper you go

Question 21

Explain the weather of a Gas Giant

Answer 21

Internal heat sources that drive intense weather patterns

Question 22

Explain the Magnetic Fields of a Gas Giant

Answer 22

Strong magnetic fields that are larger than Earth’s

Question 23

Explain the Moons/Rings of a Gas Giant

Answer 23

Çan have numerous moons and rings systems that orbit around them

Question 24

Explain the Density of a Gas Giant

Answer 24

High relative density, indicating that they have relatively small rocky core, and large hydrogen and helium atmospheres

Question 25

Explain the Colours and Patterns of a Gas Giant

Answer 25

Have different colours and patterns depending on the composition of their composition and weather patterns

Question 26

Explain Life in a Gas Giant

Answer 26

Unlikely there is no life because there’s nothing to stand on, especially with its extreme pressure and temperature

Question 27

Explain the Composition of a Terrestrial Planet

Answer 27

Made of rock or metal and have a solid surface

Question 28

Explain the Size of a Terrestrial Planet

Answer 28

Typically are smaller than gas giant and have higher desinties

Question 29

Explain the surface of a Terrestrial Planet

Answer 29

Have a solid surface that one could stand on, and have thin atmosphere’s compared to gas giants

Question 30

Explain the Geology of Terrestrial Planet

Answer 30

Varied geology, and çan have mountains, valleys, canyons, and other landforms

Question 31

Explain the Magnetic Field for a Terrestrial Planet

Answer 31

Some have strong Magnetic Fields, that protect planets from solar radiation

Question 32

Explain the Atmosphere of a Terrestrial Planet

Answer 32

Each planets has different atmospheres

Question 33

Explain the distance from the Sun for a Gas Giant

Answer 33

Terrestrial planets are closer to the sun in the inner part of the solar system

Question 34

Explain the Colours/Patterns of a Terrestrial Planet

Answer 34

Have different colours and patterns depending on the composition of their surfaces and atmosphere

Question 35

Explain Life for a Terrestrial Planet

Answer 35

Life on terrestrial planets has not been discovered but Mars is currently being searched as they found ice caps with could have contained water long ago