Sun and Stars
What is the big, bright star that gives us light and heat?
The Sun
What shines at night but is not a star?
The Moon
Which planet do we live on?
Earth
Which planet has big rings?
Saturn
Why do astronauts float in space?
Low gravity
What are stars and the sun made of?
Gas
Does the sun make it's own light? If not where does the light come from?
No. the light is from the sun.
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Which is the largest planet?
Jupiter
What is the name of scientists who are trained to go to space?
Astronauts
What do stars give off?
Light and heat
What is the moon made of?
Rock
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
Name the outer planets.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune
What are the two layers above earth?
The atmosphere and Outer Space
What are shooting star actually called?
Meteors
How does the moon move around Earth?
It orbits the Earth
Name the 4 inner planets.
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars
What are the outer planets made of?
They are made of Gas...the Gas Giants
What do you call the large hole found on the moon?
Craters
What shape is the sun?
Sphere
When the moon is dark in the sky and we can not see it, what phase is that?
The New Moon
The inner planets are made of __________.
Rock
Which planet has a gigantic storm that is bigger than the Earth?
Jupiter
How does the earth orbit the sun?
Counterclockwise