Sun
Moon
Stars
Telescopes
Just Planets
100
Where does the sun rise?
the east
100
Why is the moon bright?
It reflects light from the sun.
100
The star in the center of the galaxy is the
sun
100
A telescope is used to make objects appear
larger and closer
100
Which planet is the largest?
Jupiter
200
Where does the sun set?
the west
200
The moon is always o __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ the Earth.
orbiting
200
We can't see stars in the daytime because
our sun is too bright
200
The name of the telescope that helps us see far into space
the Hubble Space Telescope
200
Which planet has life?
Earth
300
The sun is really a _________
star
300
The phases of the moon are called the ___________ cycle.
lunar
300
A galaxy is a group of
stars
300
What is the dwarf planet that used to be part of our galaxy?
Pluto
300
What is the closest planet to the sun?
Mercury
400
The sun looks like it is moving because__________
the earth is moving.
400
A phase of the lunar cycle when the moon appears to be getting bigger
waxing
400
objects we can see in the night sky that are not stars
planets
400
Which planet has a big red spot that is really a giant tornado?
Jupiter
400
What is Saturn famous for?
rings
500
Summer is when North America is___________
closest to the sun.
500
The p________________ of the moon in it's lunar cycle determines the moon's phase.
position
500
Ursa Major is a _________________ of stars
constellation
500
Why is Mars red?
The surface is covered in rusted iron
500
Name all 8 planets in order! (Hint: My very energetic mother just served us nachos!)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
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