Planets
How many planets are there?
8
Define Milky Way
the galaxy that contains our Solar System
T or F
The sun is a star
True
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
Define comet
objects in outer space that develop long, bright tails when they pass near the sun.
What is the closet star to Earth?
The sun
What does Neptune and Uranus have in common?
They both have an atmosphere
T or F.... Asteroid is any one of thousands of small planets that circle around the sun.
True
How many stars are in the galaxy?
Billions
Venus is called the evening star. Is that an accurate term for this planet?
No, it is a planet, not a star
Define outer planet
Planets whose orbits lie outside the asteroid belt
T or F
Stars are all the same size, brightness and color.
False
Mars and Jupiter have the most asteroids. Is this a true statement?
YES
Galaxy is made up of
gases, dust and billions of stars
When stars cluster together they are called?
Constellation