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UNIT 16A: astronomy and space science, learning aim A
BTEC Science – Unit 16 Astronomy and Space Science
“Produce a report containing three sections to demonstrate your understanding of the Solar
System.”
Information on the planets
Other objects within/around the Solar System
Planetary What is a planetary ring? Done
ring system
labelling Planets with ring systems? done
What is a tenuous ring system? Give an
example of where one can be found.
Asteroids Definition? done
Composition? done
Origins? Done
Meteors Difference between asteroids and meteors? Done
How they interact with the Earth’s Done
atmosphere?
Comets Definition? Done
Description of a comet’s orbit? Done
Origins? Done
Difference between short and long period done
comets?
The Kuiper What is it? Done
belt
Where is it found? Done
How big is it? Done
Significant objects found in it? done
Oort cloud What is it? Done
How is it different from the Kuiper belt? done
Van Allen Definition? done
radiation
belts Description of how/why they interact with done
planets?
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