What is a group of stars in the night sky which form a recognizable pattern?
Constellation
The gravity of a ________ ________ becomes so powerful anything, including light, gets pulled in.
black hole
What type of surface do the inner planets have?
Solid, rocky
What type of surface do the outer planets have?
Gaseous, no solid surfaces
In which type of eclipse can you not see the sun?
Solar eclipse
What is referred to as a dirty ball of ice?
Comets
Earth has a ______ on its axis that contributes to the different seasons.
tilt
Do the inner planets have rings?
No
Do the outer planets have rings?
Yes
In which type of eclipse can you not see the moon?
Lunar eclipse
What is another name for a "falling star" or "shooting star?"
Meteoroid
__________ are small natural objects that revolve around other objects and are only seen by being reflected from the sun's light.
Moons
What size are the inner planets?
Small in size
What size are the outer planets?
Large in size
Describe the positions of the moon, earth, and sun during a solar eclipse.
The moon is in between the sun and the earth.
What is another word for space rocks?
Asteroids
Describe the positions of the moon, earth, and sun during a lunar eclipse.
The earth is in between the sun and moon.