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What refers to a small piece of celestial debris that has struck the surface of a planet?
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meteorite
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What refers to celestial objects that resemble large chunks of rock and debris?
astroid
A cleanser whose name refers to a celestial body with a nucleus and a long tail?
Comet
What refers to a small celestial object orbiting the sun and ranging in size from a grain of to a boulder?
asteroid
Why are earthquakes called earthquakes when Earth is not the only planet to have them?
'Earthquake' refers to the movement of ground caused by tectonic actions. It is not dependent on the term Earth used to describe the planet, merely the material it is composed of. The term can be applied to other celestial bodies as easily as it is to ours; however 'moonquake' is sometimes used instead for describing similar events on natural moons.
Is Venus or Mars in the Goldilocks zone?
Neither. The goldilocks zone refers to a planet which is just the right distance from the Sun to retain water on it's surface. See related link for a pictorial.
Which of these refers to a small piece of celestial debris that has struck the surface of a planet?
meteorite
Which of these refers to smaller pieces of celestial debris that have entered a planet's atmosphere?
meteor
What celestial is earrth?
"Celestial" usually refers to things outside planet Earth.
What refers to celestial objects that resemble large chunks of rock and debris?
astroid
Which term refers to an outer planet that consists mostly of gas and does not have a rocky surface?
Gas giantA "gas giant" planet.
What lives in the hydrosphere and lithosphere?
The hydrosphere refers to all of the water found on, under and over the surface of the planet. A lithosphere is the outermost shell of a planet, including the crust and upper mantle. Combined, they form most of the surface of the planet. As such, any number of animals live in the oceans or on the surface.
What animals live in the hydrosphere and lithosphere?
The hydrosphere refers to all of the water found on, under and over the surface of the planet. A lithosphere is the outermost shell of a planet, including the crust and upper mantle. Combined, they form most of the surface of the planet. As such, any number of animals live in the oceans or on the surface.
What Celestial bodies?
The term "celestial bodies" refers to all of the objects in space that are identified by name or location: comets, asteroids, moons, rings, planets, stars, nebulas, galaxies, and any other material structure seen or detected in space. The term "celestial body" is usually not used to refer to meteoroids and small space debris. It does not apply to the individual tiny particles in rings, or to the solar wind, or to any energy phenomena.
Lunar refers to which celestial body?
"Lunar" refers to the earth's natural satellite, usually referred to as the "moon".
What is graha in Hindi?
The word "graha" (ग्रह) translates to "planet" or "celestial body" in the context of Hindu astrology and mythology. It refers to the various planets, including the Sun and Moon, that are believed to have an influence on human life and destiny according to Vedic astrology. These celestial bodies are considered important factors in astrological charts and are associated with specific qualities and energies that can affect different aspects of a person's life.
What is the meaning of luminaries?
Refers to an object, such as a celestial body, that gives light. b. In astrology, one of the brightest celestial objects, such as the sun, moon, or bright planets.
What is the meaning of terrestrial planets?
"Terrestrial planet" essentially means that the planet in question is a rocky, earthen planet where one could (in a space suit) step onto its defined surface. ("Jovian planets" refers to the gas planet of Jupiter and all the other gas giants in the solar system.)
