Stars
What is another name for the star in our Milky Way Galaxy?
The Sun
How many inner planets are there in the Milky Way solar system?
There are 4 inner planets.
How many outer planets are there in the Milky Way solar system?
There are 4 outer planets
How many moons orbit Earth?
1 moon
How long does it take Earth to orbit the sun?
365 days or 1 year
What are two things that stars provide to planets?
light, heat, energy
What are the names of the inner planets?
1. Earth 2. Venus 3. Mercury 4. Mars?
What are the names of the outer giants?
1. Jupiter, 2. Saturn, 3. Uranus, 4. Neptune
How many moons orbit Mars?
2
How is Earth different from all of the other planets in the solar system?
It is the only planet that supports life
What is the closest star to the Earth?
The nearest star to Earth is the Sun.
What planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
What are Saturn's rings made of?
ice, dust, and rocks
How many moons orbit Jupiter?
63 or more
What are comets also known as?
dirty snowballs
What do we call the sudden busts of energy from the sun?
What is the second inner planet from the sun?
Why is Uranus the color blue?
because of the gas methane
True or False: The moon produces its own light?
False
Where is the asteroid belt located?
between Mars and Jupiter
How many Earths could fit into the Sun?
1 million
What is the biggest inner planet?
The Earth
Why are the outer gas planets colder then the inner rocky planets?
they are farther away from the sun
What is Earth’s moon responsible for?
ocean tides