Planets
Our Moon
Earth
Stars
Misc.
100
Name the 4 inner planets
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
100
How many moons does our planet have?
one
100
Name the imaginary line around the Earth
The equator
100
How many stars are in our sky?
Too many to count
100
How far away is the moon from Earth?
240,000 miles
200
Name the 5 outer planets.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto
200
Name 2 things you could find on the moon.
footprints, craters, volcanoes, the American flag
200
What is the difference between Earth's revolution and Earth's rotation?
Revolution: The Earth revolves around the sun Rotation: The Earth rotates (spins) on its axis.
200
What star is closest to Earth?
The Sun
200
The Sun is located in this section of the solar system
The center
300
What is the largest planet?
Jupiter
300
How long does it take the moon to orbit Earth?
about one month
300
How long does it take the Earth to orbit the sun?
One year (365 days)
300
What is a group of stars that creates a picture?
a constellation
300
Why do some stars in our sky look brighter than others?
The stars that are closer to Earth appear larger to us.
400
Why do some scientists think Pluto should not be a planet?
It is too small
400
True or False- Most planets have one moon
False
400
How long does it take for the Earth to make a full rotation?
24 hours
400
What color are the hottest stars?
blue
400
Our sun is converting _______ to ______ through the process of fusion
Our sun is converting hydrogen to helium through the process of fusion
500
Which planet has a volcanic history similar to Earth?
Mars
500
Why are we able to see the moon at night?
The reflection of the sun
500
How thick is Earth's atmosphere?
15 miles thick
500
Name the galaxy in which we are found
The Milky Way
500
Is our Sun a low mass or high mass star
Low mass star
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