Summarize the physical changes during the solar nebula stage of solar system formation
Explain the difference between: meteors, meteorites, comets, asteroids
Explain what a meteor is and why it is visible in the night sky
Describe the origins of meteor showers
Explain the origin of meteorites and the difference between a meteor and a meteorite
Summarize the physical changes during the solar nebula stage of solar system formation
Describe the main events of the further evolution of the solar system
Explain the two primary methods for detection of exoplanets
Compare the main characteristics of other planetary systems with the features of the solar system
Describe the geological activity during the evolution of the planets, particularly on the terrestrial planets
