Planets
Which of these planets orbits the Sun in the least amount of time?
Earth
What are asteroids?
rocky objects
What is the name of a scientist who studies objects in outer space?
An astronomer
What is a meteor called after it hits Earth?
Meteorite
What is true about the Sun?
The Sun is the closest star to us
What is the name for the 4 planets that orbit closet to the Sun?
Inner planets
Where are most of the asteroids in our solar system located?
between Mars and Jupiter
What causes Day and Night?
Earth is rotating
What is a meteor?
a rocky object that enters the Earth's atmosphere
what are the dark spots on the Sun called?
sunspots
What are gas giants known for?
they have rings around them
What happens when a comet comes close to the Sun?
It develops a tail
What causes Seasons?
the tilt of Earth and the Earth's orbit
What is the bowl-shaped dent caused by a meteor called?
crater
How long does it take Earth to rotate one time?
24 hours
What are Terrestrial Planets known for?
How would you describe the shape of a comet's orbit around the Sun?
Elliiptical
After a moon, we see what type of moon?
What is it called when a meteoroid becomes hot and glows?
A meteoroid
How long does it take for Earth to orbit the Sun once?
365 1/4 days
What is the name of the 9 planets in order?
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
What are draft planets?
They are spherical solid objects that are smaller than planets but larger than asteroids.
What is the name of the galaxy we are located in?
The milky way
What are meteoroids?
They are rocky, metallic or icy objects.
What is the moon's surface covered with?
Moon's surface is covered with rocks and a thick layer of dust.