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Earth Science 11 - Mr. Ohl
Use the links provided to answer the following questions. You will be required to record your answers and hand them in to Mr. Ohl in a legible format. When answering these questions please read the whole question and be sure that each part is addressed.
- Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System
- Views of the Solar System
- Windows to the Universe
- Exploring the planets
- KidsAstronomy.com
- Solar System Guide
1)
Define “astronomical unit’ and “light year”, and describe the
difference between the
two.
/3
2) Describe the historical role of consolations in mythology and navigation.
/2
3) Define “quasars” and “galaxies”, and describe the characteristics of each.
/4
4) Describe and critique one theory that explains the origins of the universe.
/2
5)
Outline the general features and describe the characteristics of each of
the following
components of our solar system:
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- Each of the Inner Planets - Asteroids
- Each of the Outer Planets - Planetary Satellites (moons)
- Comets - Meteoroids
6) Describe some recent advances in space exploration.
/2
7) Answer the following question in paragraph form. /10
Do you believe that humans should continue to explore space? What might we learn or find. Can you think of any ways in which life on earth may suffer as result of space exploration?