Space Flashcards
(42 cards)
What is the orbital period of earth
365.25
What is rotational period of earth
1 day
What is the average temp on earth surface
15
What is earths distance from sun
1 AU
What is earth mass
6x10(24) kg
Earth radius
6000km
Earth axis tilt
23
How to add or subtract scientific notation
Make the exponents the same then add the bottom number
How to multiply and divide scientific notation
Multiply bottom number and add exponents. Divide bottom number and subtract exponents
How many km in an AU
150000000
What type of radiation is light
Electromagnetic
What is the danger level of high wavelength and low wavelength
High wavelength is less dangerous than low wavelength
Can animals detect heat
Snakes can
How much larger is the sun than earth
1 million time smass
Is fusion a chemical reaction
No
What happens in sun core
Hydrogen fuses to become helium
How long does energy by fusion take to pass through sun
Millions of years
What does surface of sun look like
Boiling liquid
What is suns surface called
Photosphere
What are sunspots
Cooler spots on sun. They are between 3400-5500 degrees
When was solar system formed
4.5 billion years ago from nebula.
Which planets are in prograde
All but Uranus and Venus
Which planets are in retrograde
Uranus and Venus
Definition of planet
Orbits star. Large enough to be spherical. Clears orbital path.