Earth & Moon
What causes day and night?
Earth's Rotation
What planet do we live on?
Earth
What star do we orbit?
The Sun
What tool helps us see distant stars and planets?
Telescope
What country sent the first human into space?
Russia
What causes tides on Earth?
The Moon's Gravity
Which planet is known as the red planet?
Mars
What galaxy do we live in?
The Milky Way
What spacecraft explores space without humans?
Space Probe
What was the first place humans visited outside Earth?
If the North Pole tilts toward the sun, what season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?
Summer
Which planet is closest to Earth and extremely hot because of its thick clouds?
Venus
What does a star’s color tell us?
What object orbits Earth and sends information?
Satellite
What space station do astronauts live on today?
International Space Station
When Earth moves between the sun and the moon, what occurs?
Lunar Eclipse
Which planet is the largest gas giant?
Jupiter
What is a planet outside our solar system called?
Exoplanet
What building is used to observe space objects?
Observatory
What animal was sent into space before humans?
Ape
What type of energy from the sun supports life on Earth?
Heat and Light
What two types of planets exist in our solar system?
Rocky and Gas Giants
What are stars mostly made of?
Hydrogen and Helium
What vehicle can carry astronauts into space?
Spacecraft or Rocketship
Who was the first human on the Moon?
Neil Armstrong