Earth, Sun & Moon
Inner Planets
Outer Planets
Vocabulary
Stars
100

What is the planet in which we live?

Earth

100

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

Mars

100

Which planet is the largest and is known for having a red storm spot on it?

Jupiter

100

The layer that surrounds earth

Atmosphere

100

What are stars made of?

Gas

200

What is the celestial body with phases named after how much of it we can see?

Moon

200

Which planet is our home?

Earth
200

Which planet is known for rotating on its side?

Uranus

200

Someone who travels into outer space

Astronaut

200

Why do stars in the night sky appear really small?

They are far, far away from earth

300

Earth is the only planet known to have what three things?

Oxygen, water, and life

300

Which planet is the smallest and closest to the sun?

Mercury

300

Which planet is known for its rings?

Saturn

300

A tool used to look at objects in outer space more clearly

Telescope

300

Why do stars in the night sky appear to be blinking?

The gases in Earth's atmosphere

400

Which celestial body is the star that is our source of heat and light?

Sun

400

Which is the brightest planet and can be seen in our sky?

Venus
400

What are all of the outer planets made of?

Gas

400

The circular path that planets follow around the sun

Orbit

400

Pictures made of stars are called: ________

Constellations
500

What are the people who have visited the Moon called?

Astronauts

500

What are all of the inner planets made of?

Rock

500

Which planet is known as the "Blue Planet," and is farthest from the sun?

Neptune

500

The four planets closest to the sun

Inner Planets

500

What causes stars to change color?

How hot they are & how old they are

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