Tools
What does a telescope do?
Helps you see things that are far away
What is gravity?
A force that weighs things down
Which is the only star in our solar system?
The sun
What are the two different groups of planets?
Rocky Planets and Gas Giants
Which rock is leftover from the planets?
Asteroids
What is the difference between a rocket and a space shuttle?
Rockets are not reusable, space shuttles are. They help people get to and from space
Everything we can touch, see, and sense is the...
Universe
What are two things the sun gives the Earth?
Heat and light
Can you stand on the surface of a Gas Giant?
No
There are two asteroid belts in space. Name the location of one of them
Between Mars and Jupiter and after Neptune
What does a satellite do?
Moves around Earth; takes pictures/ recordings and sends them back to Earth
A group of stars, planets, and dust is called a
Galaxy
Spring and summer happen when the Earth is ___________ to the sun
Closer
Name a rocky planet
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
What is the name for a giant ball of extremely hot gas?
Stars
What is the International Space Station?
A place astronauts stay to get information
What is the name of our Galaxy?
The Milky Way
How many hours does it take for Earth to do one full rotation?
24 hours
Name a Gas Giant
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Give the definition and/or an example of a constellation
A pattern of stars- Orion's Belt, any of the Zodiacs, Big Dipper
What do scientists use to get into space?
A space shuttle
What is the center of our solar system?
The sun
How long does it take Earth to orbit the sun?
365 days
Which group of planets have rings?
Gas Giants
Which rock do we commonly see as shooting stars?
Meteors