Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Solar System
The Solar System
14
Astronomy
7th Grade
02/04/2013

Additional Astronomy Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Heliocentrism
Definition
Is the astronomical model in which the Earth and planets revolve around a relatively stationary Sun at the center of the Solar System
Term
Geocentrism
Definition
Is a description of the cosmos where the Earth is at the orbital center of all celestial bodies
Term
Who lived Earlier?
Galileo or Copernicus
Definition
Copernicus
Term
Which one was on house arrest?
Definition
Galileo
Term
Who didn't share his views on the Solar System until is deathbed?
Definition
Copernicus
Term
Nicknamed "Red Planet"
Definition
Mars
Term
The largest planet
Definition
Jupiter
Term
Has two moons
Definition
Mars
Term
It is known for it's rings
Definition
Saturn
Term
Has hottest surface temperature
Definition
Venus
Term
Has red spot
Definition
Jupiter
Term
Has ice caps
Definition
Mars
Term
Has one moon
Definition
Earth
Term
Farthest from the Sun
Definition
Neptune
Supporting users have an ad free experience!