The Solar System 1
Which planet is nicknamed "The Blue Marble"?
Earth.
What are the planets in order?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
What type of celestial body is the Sun (e.g. comet, asteroid, etc.)?
A Star.
True or False?
The Moon has a dark side.
False.
Which galaxy is our solar system in?
The Milky Way.
How many natural satellites/moons does Earth have?
1.
What is the hottest planet?
Venus.
How many layers of the Sun are there?
6.
How many layers are in the Moon's atmosphere?
None. It does not have one.
What is a Light Year?
Daily Double!
What causes the Earth's seasons?
Its axial tilt.
Daily Double!
Which planet orbits sideways?
Uranus. (98°)
What is the difference between a Solar Flare and Solar Prominence?
Solar Prominence - Anchored to the Sun's surface
Solar Flare - Travels through space.
How many phases of the Moon are there?
8.
What is a galaxy?
A group of stars, planets, and dust held together by gravity.
Name the planets in order of size. (Largest to Smallest)
Jupiter, Saturn Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Venus, Mars, and Mercury.
Daily Double!
What is the axial tilt of Earth?
23.5°.
What process occurs in the core of the Sun?
Nuclear Fusion.
True or False
The Moon played a role in the development of intelligent life on Earth.
True.
What is the closest other galaxy to Earth?
Andromeda.
Daily Double!
Which planet orbits upside down?
Venus. (177°)
True or False.
Mars has water.
True.
What part of the Sun is seen during Total Solar eclipses?
The Corona.
Does this definition describe an Annular or Total Solar Eclipse?
Daily Double!
What is the closest other star/star system to Earth?
The Centauri System or Proxima Centauri