Planets Pt. 1
How many planets are in the solar system?
8
What planet do we live on?
Earth
How wide is Jupiter compared to Earth? (Width)
Jupiter is eleven times the width of Earth
What do we call the robots that go to space and explore?
Rovers
What is the definition of an orbit? Give us a definition or show us an action with your body.
Orbit: The oval-shaped path an object follows around another object
Action: Hand around the fist
On which planet did they find proof of water, meaning there may have been life on it at one time?
Mars
What is the largest planet?
Which planet was demoted from a regular planet to a dwarf planet in 2006?
Pluto
What makes up comets?
Ice and dust
What is the definition of a rotation? Give us a definition or show us an action with your body.
Rotation: When an object turns or spins around
Action: Spin around in a circle
What planet has the most moons?
Saturn
What is the smallest planet?
Mercury
How many planets have only one moon?
1- Earth
What are the four spheres we learned about?
Atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere
What is the definition of a solar system?
A system of objects that include at least one star, planets, their moons, asteroids, comets, and other space debris
Which planet has the Great Red Spot?
Jupiter
What is the Giant Red Spot actually made of?
A huge storm
What is the hottest planet?
Venus
What galaxy do we live in?
The Milky Way
What is the definition of a galaxy?
A collection of stars and their solar systems, dust, and gas
Which two planets have rings?
Saturn and Uranus
Which three planets are blue?
Earth, Uranus, and Neptune
Which planet tilts on its side as it orbits the sun?
Uranus
Who are the planets named after?
Roman Gods and Goddesses
What is the definition of a universe?
All of the exidting matter and energy in space