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The force that keeps planets revolving around the sun is _______________.
gravity
The largest planet is __________________.
Jupiter
Who created the sun, moon, and stars?
God
How many inner, rocky planets are there?
4 planets
Astro is a prefix that comes from the Greek word astron, meaning "star". Someone who studies stars and space is called an astronomer. An _______________ is someone who travels into space.
astronaut
The sun is a ______________.
star
The smallest planet is ________________.
Mercury
What verse in the Bible tells us that God created the heavens and Earth?
The first verse in the Bible, Genesis 1:1
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
True or False: Waxing happens when the lit part of the moon becomes larger.
True, Waning happens when the lit part of the moon becomes smaller.
The sun is a ball of _______________.
gas
The only planet that has an atmosphere and liquid water is _______________.
Earth
God created Earth and our solar system, called ____________.
The Milky Way
True or False: All constellations can be seen in the winter and spring.
False, Not all constellations can be seen in winter and spring.
We experience seasons because the earth ____________ around the sun each year.
revolves
The earth's main source of energy is the _________.
sun
The planet that spins on its side is ________________.
Uranus
God created planet _____________ with everything people need to live.
Earth
How many outer, gas planets are there?
4 planets
We experience day and night because the earth ________________ toward and away from the sun every 24 hours.
rotates
A tool used to see objects that are far away is called a ___________________.
telescope
A __________ planet is smaller than the planets.
dwarf
True or False: Earth and space formed by chance.
False, God created Earth and space
Most asteroids are found in the asteroid belt between Mars and _______________.
Jupiter
What are the four phases of the moon?
new moon, first quarter, ________ moon ,________ quarter
new moon, first quarter, full moon, third quarter