Moon and Earth
The term that describes when the Moon appears to grow in the sky.
Waxing
The theory that explains how the universe began with a massive expansion.
What is the number of planets in our solar system?
8
A space rock that orbits the Sun with a glowing tail of gas and dust.
comet
The invisible force that pulls objects toward each other.
gravity
The phase of the Moon during a solar eclipse.
New Moon
The type of galaxy the Milky Way is.
Spiral Galaxy
What is the largest object in our solar system?
Sun
A space rock smaller than an asteroid.
Meteoroid
An object’s tendency to keep doing what its already doing
inertia
The tilt of Earth is responsible for these changes in weather patterns during the year.
Seasons
Put these in order from smallest to largest: Sun, Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.
Sun → Solar System → Milky Way Galaxy → Universe
The order of the planets starting closest to the Sun.
What is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune?
A meteoroid that enters Earth’s atmosphere is called this.
meteor
The relationship between mass and gravity
more mass equals more gravity
What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing if the axis is tilted TOWARDS the sun.
Summer
Galileo was a supporter of which model of the Universe?
Heliocentric
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
If it survives and lands on Earth, it is called this.
meteorite
The two forces that work together to keep planets in orbit
gravity and inertia
How long is a lunar cycle?
29.5 days (about a month)
What organization or group of people were angered by the Heliocentric theory of the universe?
the church
Name one planet that is a gas giant and one that is a terrestrial planet.
Answers may vary
Between which two planets is the asteroid belt found?
Mars and Jupiter
Sir Isaac Newton