Beyond Our Solar System

Define "astronomical unit"

• a unit of measurement used in space

• the strength of a value in science

• the innermost layer of a planet

• the outermost layer of a planet

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Define "magnitude"

• a unit of measurement used in space

• the strength of a value in science

• the innermost layer of a planet

• the outermost layer of a planet

Define "core"

• a unit of measurement used in space

• the strength of a value in science

• the innermost layer of a planet

• the outermost layer of a planet

Define "crust"

• a unit of measurement used in space

• the strength of a value in science

• the innermost layer of a planet

• the outermost layer of a planet

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

"a type of matter that is both liquid and gas"

• nuclear fusion

• radiation

• plasma

• convection

"circular rotation in a fluid or gas as a result of extreme heat"

• nuclear fusion

• radiation

• plasma

• convection

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

"when atoms combine to create a new atom and release energy"

• nuclear fusion

• radiation

• plasma

• convection

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

"the release of energy in waves"

• nuclear fusion

• radiation

• plasma

• convection

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which of the following is NOT an object found in our solar system?

• Planets and moons

• Dwarf planets

• Asteroids and comets

• Black Holes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

One (1) astronomical unit (AU) is equal to...

• 100,000 km

• 1,000,000 km

• 1,500,000 km

• 150,000,000 km

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3