Year 7 Science · Unit 4 · Lesson 17
Foundation Worksheet
Learning Goals
Match each term to its meaning
Draw a line connecting each term on the left to its correct meaning on the right. Or write the matching letter next to each term.
| Term | Your answer | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Moon | A. An icy body that grows a glowing tail when it comes near the Sun | |
| Asteroid | B. A natural satellite that orbits a planet | |
| Comet | C. The bright streak of light we call a shooting star | |
| Meteor | D. A rocky leftover from the Solar System's formation, mostly in the belt between Mars and Jupiter | |
| Meteorite | E. A bowl-shaped hollow left when a large rock strikes the ground | |
| Crater | F. A piece of space rock that survives the fall and lands on the ground |
True or False? Fix the false ones
Circle T or F for each statement. If the statement is false, rewrite it correctly on the line below.
A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.
Correct it:
Most asteroids are found between the Earth and the Moon.
Correct it:
A comet's tail always points away from the Sun.
Correct it:
A meteorite is the streak of light we see in the sky, and a meteor is the rock that lands on the ground.
Correct it:
1. What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite? Write one sentence for each.
2. Name the famous Australian meteorite impact crater in Western Australia, including the name the Djaru People use for it. In which desert is it found?
Wrap Up
In one sentence, what was the main idea of this lesson?