The Moon
The Stars
The Asteroid Belt
Black Holes
Random
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Who is the Earth's closest friend?
The Moon is the Earth's closest friend.
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What is a star?
A star is a ball of gas that makes light and heat.
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What are asteroids?
They are floating rocks in space.
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Why do things get sucked into black holes?
Because black holes have very strong gravity.
100
What is a hole on the moon called?
It's called a crater.
200
How much bigger is the Earth compared to the Moon?
a) 2x bigger
b) 3x bigger
c) 4x bigger
d) 5x bigger
The Earth is 4 times bigger than the Moon.
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What is the closest star to Earth?
The Sun is the closest star to Earth.
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What are comets made of?
Comets are made of ice, dust, and rocks.
200
How does a black hole form?
A black hole forms when a big star dies.
200
Where is the asteroid belt located?
It's located between Jupiter and Mars.
300
Why do so many rocks hit the Moon?
Many rocks hit the Moon because it has no atmosphere.
300
Why are different colored stars?
It is because some stars are hotter than others.
300
What is a shooting star?
It is a meteor or comet that enters Earth's atmosphere and catches on fire.
300
What can escape the gravitational pull of a black hole?
Nothing, not even light.
300
How big is an asteroid?
An asteroid can be as big as a city or as small as a dog.
400
Who's gravity is stronger? The Earth's gravity, or the Moon's gravity? Why?
The Earth's Gravity is stronger because the Earth is bigger.
400
What kind of star is the biggest?
Red giants are the biggest stars.
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What causes Comets to come close to Earth?
The gravity of the Sun and Earth pulls Comets closer to us.
400
What is the field around a black hole called?
It's called the event horizon.
400
Why is it so difficult to take a picture of a black hole?
Because no light can escape, so the camera cannot see it.
500
How long does it take for the Moon to travel around the Earth?
It takes about 27 days for the Moon to travel around the Earth.
500
What color star is the hottest?
Blue stars are the hottest.
500
How is are Asteroids and Comets different?
Asteroids are made of rock and metal. Comets are made of ice, dust, and rocks.
500
What would happen if we entered the event horizon?
We would be stretched really long, like spaghetti (spaghettification!).
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Why do some stars cause supernovas while others cause black holes when they die?
Stars cause supernovas when they are small, and black black holes when they are big.