The Sun & Stars
Our Seasons
The Moon
Planets
This & That
100
Stars can be seen in the night sky because they _______________ light.  
emit
100
Our seasons are the result of Earth's tilt and which motion?


rotation or revolution

revolution
100
How many phases of the moon are there?
8
100
How many planets are there in our solar system?
8
100
What is the name of the structure orbiting Earth that allows allows astronauts from all over the world to carry out valuable experiments in space?
International Space Station - ISS
200
What do you call a group of stars that form a pattern in the sky?
constellation
200
When is the first day of winter in the northern hemisphere?
December 21 - winter solstice
200
At which phase can we see ALL of the lit half of the moon?
full moon
200
Which planet was named after the Roman god of war because of its distinct red colour?
Mars
200
What are people actually looking at when they see a "shooting star"?
a meteor
300
Which of Earth's motions makes it "appear" like the Sun and stars are moving in the sky?
rotation
300
What is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere?
June 21 - summer solstice
300
What is the name of the astronaut who first set foot on the moon?

Hint:  "That's one small step for man - one giant leap for mankind"

Neil Armstrong - July 20, 1969
300
Name the planet that is most famous for having thousands of rings circle it?


Saturn
300
What are two things people can use to safely view the Sun?
#14 welder's glasses or a pinhole camera
400
What is the relationship between the position of the Sun in the sky and length of shadow?
Sun is low in the sky = long shadow

(sunrise/sunset)

Sun is high in the sky = short shadow  (solar noon)

400
What name is given to the two days of the year that have the same amount of day and night?
Equinox

March 21 - spring/vernal equinox

September 21 - fall/autumn equinox

400
Why do we always see the same side of the moon from Earth?
because the moon's period of rotation and revolution are the same - both 27 1/3 days
400
Which planet is known for having a giant "Red Spot" on its surface?


Hint - it is the largest planet in our solar system

Jupiter
400
Order the planets from closest to the Sun to furthest away.


Hint - remember the jingle??

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
500
Why do we not feel as much heat from the Sun in winter as we do in summer?
In winter, we receive "indirect" rays, but in summer, we receive "direct" rays.
500
The seasons are the result of the Earth tilting on its axis.  What degrees is the Earth's tilt?
23.5 degrees
500
At which two phases can we see less than half of the lit part of the moon?
waxing cresent & waning cresent
500
What part of the Universe are all the planets in our solar system a part of?
The Milky Way Galaxy
500
What type of specialized equipment travels far into space taking pictures and gathering information about planets in our solar system?
Space Probes 


eg. Pioneer, Voyager

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