Sun/earth
What is at the center of our solar system?
The sun
Does the moon make its own light?
No
How many planets are in our solar system?
8
What is a space rock called?
Asteroid
What is a pattern of stars called?
Constellation
What causes day and night?
Earth's rotation
What does the moon reflect?
Sunlight
Name all inner planets
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
What has a glowing tail?
Comet
What is the sun?
A star
How long does it take Earth to orbit the sun?
365 days (1 year)
What is it called when the moon looks different each night?
Phases
What are the outer planets made mostly of?
gas
What is a shooting star?
Meteor
What galaxy do we live in?
The milky way
What causes seasons?
Earth's tilt
What is a solar eclipse?
The moon blocks the sun
Which planet is closet to the sun?
Mercury
What is called when a meteor hits Earth?
Meteorite
Why do stars look small in the night sky?
Because they are very far away
What does Earth rotate on?
Its axis
What is a lunar eclipse?
Earth blocks sunlight from the moon.
What type of planets are Jupiter and Saturn?
Gas giants
Where are many asteroids found?
Asteroid belt
What are stars made of?
Hot gas