Planets
Which is the 2nd planet from the Sun?
Venus
Which celestial object is also known as a natural satellite?
a moon
Which region of the Earth receives 12 hours of daylight & 12 hours of night all year round?
the equator
What moon phase occurs when the celestial bodies create a 180 degree angle with the moon in the middle?
New Moon
Which force is categorized by 2 objects rubbing or sliding against one another?
friction force
Which planet is known for its signature rings?
Saturn
What is the scientific name for shooting stars?
meteros
What season is Australia currently experiencing?
summer
What does the moon look like from Earth when the Earth, Sun & Moon create a 90 degree angle?
half moon OR 1st/3rd quarter moon
Which force is categorized by 2 magnets attracting toward each other?
magnetic force
Which type of planet is categorized by having rings, many moons, large masses and shorter rotations?
Jovian planets
asteroid belt between mars & Jupiter
The date is July 1st, its my birthday ! I am planning a trip to Paris? What should I pack?
anything summer related is correct !
To what degree is the Moon's orbit tilted as it goes around the Earth?
5 degrees
What are the 2 main categories of forces?
contact & non contact
What are the 3 classifications of a planet?
- must orbit the Sun
- must assume a spherical shape
- must have cleared path around orbit
What is the name of the famous comet set to return in July of 2061?
Halley's comet
Why do we have seasons?
B/c the Earth orbits the sun, different hemispheres are tilted toward or away from the sun receiving carrying amount of sunlight. direct sunlight = summer, indirect sunlight = winter
How long is a lunar cycle?
29.5 days
Which force allows us to stand up and not fall through the floor?
normal force
Which planet is ms rivers from?
mars
What is the difference between a meteorite and a meteoroid?
meteorite is when the "space rock" hits the Earth's surface while a meteoroid is when it is floating in space
Why do we have day and night?
Due to earth rotation on its axis !
What year did the 1st Americans walk on the Moon?
1969
You are sitting on a train moving 90mph. How fast are you moving?
90 mph