Space Questions

Space

Questions

1. There is a disagreement with two students on how many planets are in the solar system. Student A claims there are 8 planets and Student B claims there are 12 planets. What is some evidence to support each claim?
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2. On which planet would you weigh the least? What is your evidence to prove this?
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3. How does the mass of our planet compare to the other inner planets? 
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4. Dr. Grumbles claims that it is colder during the winter because Earth is farther from the sun. Provide evidence to prove him right or wrong?
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5. How does the path of the sun in the sky change during seasons? 
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6. How would seasons on Uranus be different from Earth? 
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Here are some sources to help you with your second round - Don't click on these until the second day

Solar System Online Model

Interactive Seasons Model