Solar System
How many planets are in our solar system?
There are 8 planets in our solar system
Two benefits of space exploration technology
GPS, monitoring and improving climate change, ...
This planet is closest to the sun
Mercury
What is a solar system?
A collection of the sun, planets, comets, asteroids, meteors, and space debris
Two costs of space exploration technology
Costly, can harm environment through radioactive waste, etc.
Which planet is not considered a gas giant? Jupiter, Mars, Uranus or Neptune
Mars
What is the smallest planet?
Mercury
This massive meteor struck Russian in 2013 and was called...
The Chelyabinsk Meteor
What was the first animal to orbit Earth?
A dog
This planet is a 'gas giant' planet that has a series of rings.
Saturn
What is a satellite?
Something that orbits around a planet or star
This object is a natural rock that orbits around a planet
The moon
This is a massive ball of hot gas located at the center of the solar system that gives off light and heat
The sun
List 2 benefits of space exploration
Provides jobs, satellites, allows taking action against climate change
How is mass different from weight?
Mass is measured of the amount of matter in an object while weight is a measure of the gravitation pull of an object.