Science; Chapter 3 (Other Members of the Solar System) Flashcards

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These are the other members of the solar system

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Asteroids, meteoroids, and comets

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These are found in our solar system

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Asteroids, meteoroids, and comets

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What is the acronym for NASA?

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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These have an outer layer of ice surrounding their core material

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Comets

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The outer layer of ______ turns to gas as it nears the sun, creating the coma and the tail

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Comet

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It produces light in comets

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Tail

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It is the one to produce speed in comets

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Coma

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These have highly elliptical orbits, allowing them extended periods away from the sun

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Comets

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These are mostly irregularly-shaped chunks of rocks, with sizes ranging from a few tens of meters to hundreds of kilometers

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Asteroids

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Most asteroids come from the ________ ____

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Asteroid belt

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Another name for it is the Asteroid Belt

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Solar Junkyard

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Where is the Asteroid belt located?

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Between Mars and Jupiter

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They sometimes collide with each other, resulting in dents or them breaking off into smaller pieces

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Asteroids

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These are the so-called parents of meteors

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Asteroids

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These are meteoroids that burn up as they enter Earth’s atmosphere, producing a streak of light

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Meteors

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We often call these as shooting stars

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These are pieces that break off from asteroids or debris left behind by comets

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Most _______ burn up before landing on Earth

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It is comet in tagalog

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The fragments of meteors that land on Earth are called ________

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Meteoroids -
Meteors -
Meteorites -

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Outer space
Earth’s atmosphere
Landed on Earth

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These are the three types of meteoroids

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Stony, Rich in Iron, and magnetic

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It is what we call meteors that shine brighter than Venus

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These are meteors that follow a particular path through Earth’s atmosphere, then back out again

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Grazing Fireballs

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These are the amount of asteroids in the solar system
25 million
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These are the amount of meteors that land on Earth's surface every year
500
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These are the amount of meteors that reach scientists every year
5-6
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It is 1-100+ km in diameter
Asteroid
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It has a wide size range, can be as small as dust, but generally smaller than an asteroid
Meteoroid
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It is 1-10 km in diameter
Comets
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It is the smallest celestial body
Comet
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It is the fastest celestial body
Comet
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When are asteroids, meteoroids, and comets formed?
The same time as our solar system
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_________ have minimal to no impact on Earth's surface
Meteorites
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Larger _________, can potentially have significant and drastic effects on Earth
Asteroids
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When do meteor showers happen?
When meteors passes through a comet's path with rich debris from its disintegration
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It usually occurs every year
Meteor Showers