Space
The journey that each planet makes around the sun.
Orbit
The name of the giant slabs of rock that make up the Earth's crust.
Tectonic Plates
How many miles away from Earth is the moon?
About 238,855 miles.
Where was Galileo born?
Italy
Why is Pluto "peeved"?
It was reclassified as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2006.
Scientists who study the planets and other things in space are called?
Astronomers
The seven large landmasses of Earth are called...?
Continents
How many days does it take the moon to travel around Earth?
28 days.
What device did Galileo improve upon in order to view planets?
The telescope.
What was Pluto's previous status in the solar system?
Pluto was previously classified as the ninth planet in our solar system.
How many planets are there in our solar system?
8
What is the closest object to Earth?
The moon.
Is the moon considered a planet or a satellite?
Satellite
By creating experiments to test scientific theories in the real world, Galileo began to lay the foundation for what process?
Scientific method
What does Pluto do after his demotion?
Pluto embarks on a journey through a museum to understand the science behind his reclassification.
What are the four planets closest to the sun?
Mercury, Venus, Earth & Mars
How many days does it take Earth to orbit the sun?
365 1/4 Days
Who was the first human to step on the Moon?
Neil Armstrong
What scientific observation did Galileo make while watching a lamp hanging in a cathedral?
That no matter how far the lamp swung, it took the same amount of time swing back.
How does Pluto feel about scientists changing their minds about him?
Pluto feels frustrated and upset when scientists change his status from a planet to a dwarf planet.
An invisible force that pulls objects toward a planet or star.
Gravity
What are the 4 different layers of the Earth?
Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core
How many moon phases are there?
Eight.
Galileo is credited with discovering four large moons around what planet?
Jupiter
What is the core question Pluto is trying to answer?
"Why do scientists think it is all right to change things?"