sun
what is temp of the sun
5,788 c
what is the closest planet to Earth
Mars
what is the biggest planet in the solar system
Jupiter
what usually happens when a meteor enters the atmosphere
it burns up
Do asteroids have moons?
Yes, some of them have 2, even!
what is the sun made of
many gases like helium and hydrogen
what is the closest planet to the sun
mercury
what is at the center of the solar system
the sun
do meteors travel faster or slower than a bullet
they travel faster
What are asteroids made out of?
Asteroids are made out of iron, rock, and metal.
how many planets orbit the sun
8 9 including pluto
is Jupiter made of gas
yes
how many planets are in the solar system
9
what is a meteor when it hits the earth
a meteorite
Are most asteroids are mostly belts?
Yes! Most of them are formed in a belt
how large is the sun
432,690 mi
what 3 planets have rings
Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
how many planets are in the outer part of the solar system
5
is there a meteor shower every night
yes but not in the same spot
Challenge! Asteroids are also known as
They are called Minor Planets
What keeps the sun spinning?
the sun keeps spinning because of all the planets orbiting it
how many moons does Jupiter have
79
how old is the earth
4 billion years old
what are meteors made of
iron, nickel and silicon
How many named asteroids are there?
*Hint*: They are in the billions.
4.6 billion