Vocab Part 1
Vocab Part 2
Inner Planets
Outer Planets
Earth, Sun, or Moon?
100
What are telescopes used for?
For seeing things that are really far away closely.
100
When someone travels to outer space, they are called an _________.
astronaut
100
This planet has water and oxygen to support life.
Earth
100
This planet is the largest planet and has a big red spot which is actually a storm.
Jupiter
100
This celestial body allows life to survive on Earth and it provides its own light and heat.
Sun
200
What is around the Earth that protects us from space debris?
The atmosphere
200
Is this clock going clockwise or counterclockwise?
Counterclockwise
200
This planet is the Red Planet.
Mars
200
This planet has big rings around it.
Saturn
200
Is the moon inside or outside the Earth's atmosphere?
Outside
300
A group of stars that look like pictures is a _____________.
Constellation
300
When someone is committed to a decision or a plan of action, they are __________.
determined
300
This planet is the smallest planet and closest to the sun.
Mercury
300
This planet is blue and the farthest from the sun.
Neptune
300
The _____ orbits around the ___.
The earth orbits around the sun.
400
What was Explorer 1?
The first satellite launched into space from a rocket in the United States.
400
When something is very, very old or from a very, very long time ago it is _______.
ancient
400
This planet is Earth's sister planet and can be seen in Earth's sky.
Venus
400
This planet lies on its side and is not named after a Roman god.
Uranus
400
Astronauts have been to this celestial body.
Moon
500
Things associated with the sun are called _____.
Things associated with the moon are called _____.
Things associated with the sun are called Solar.
Things associated with the moon are called Lunar.
500
When something is large or means a lot it is _____.
major
500
Where are inner planets?
Which planets are the inner planets?
Closer to the sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.
500
Where are outer planets?
Which planets are the outer planets?
Farther away from the sun.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
500
What are the 4 phases of the moon?
new, crescent, half, and full.