Inner Planets
The four inner planets are also known as the _____.
rocky planets
The four outer planets are also known as the _____.
gas giants
What is the sun?
a medium-sized ball of gas (a star) at the center of our solar system
What are the 4 phases of the moon?
new moon, 1st quarter, full moon, 3rd quarter
What is a dwarf planet?
a small ball of rock or gas that revolves around a star
What is the 1st planet from the sun? Give a fact.
Mercury
smallest planet; NOT the hottest
What is the 5th planet from the sun? Give a fact.
Jupiter
largest planet; has giant red spot
What tool would you use to observe stars far away?
a telescope
What process happens when the lit part of the moon becomes larger?
waxing
What are asteroids and where are they found?
small rocky objects in space that are found on the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter
What is the 2nd planet from the sun? Give a fact.
Venus
hottest planet; acid clouds
What is the 6th planet from the sun? Give a fact.
Saturn
best known for its rings
What do we call groups of stars that appear to form patterns in the sky?
constellations
What process happens when the lit part of the moon becomes smaller?
waning
Explain a Biblical worldview versus a different worldview.
Biblical: God created the solar system
Different: Earth and space formed by chance
What is the 3rd planet from the sun? Give a fact.
Earth
only planet that allows life with an atmosphere and liquid water
What is the 7th planet from the sun? Give a fact.
Uranus
[YUR-uh-nus]
coldest planet; spins on its side
What does the sun provide for Earth?
heat and light energy
What force keeps planets revolving around the sun?
gravity
Explain what the Bible tells us about why Earth is the only planet with people.
Isaiah 45:18 says that God created Earth for people to occupy. He perfectly designed Earth for people.
What is the 4th planet from the sun? Give a fact.
Mars
covered in red dust
What is the 8th planet from the sun? Give a fact.
Neptune
blue planet; NOT the coldest
Can all constellations be seen during all seasons? Explain.
No. Earth revolves around the sun, so our view of the stars changes.
What are the 2 patterns of movement in our solar system, and who created them?
God created these patterns.
Rotation (Earth spins on its axis once a day)
Revolution (Earth moves around the sun once a year)
DAILY DOUBLE
Give a mnemonic device to help memorize the planets in order.
(example) My Very Excellent Monkey Just Served Unicorn Noodles