Space Science Semester 1 Review

Front

What is the force of gravity also known as?

Back

Weight

Front

What layer of the sun do we see when we look at it?

Back

Photosphere

Front

What was the name of the first probe to take pictures of Jupiter and Saturn?

Back

Voyager 1

Front

Using the formula of the 3rd Law, what can be determined for one planet if the other variables are known?

Back

Distance or time for orbit

Front

What model of the Universe was supported by Galileo's discoveries using his telescope?

Back

The Copernican model of the Universe.

Front

What is the primary component of the solar system that exerts gravitational force?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the term for the path that a planet takes around the sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the name of the effect that causes the apparent shift in position of stars due to Earth's movement?

Back

Parallax

Front

What is the term for the distance from the center of an object to its surface?

Back

Radius

Front

What is the main reason for the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis.