Earth
Which planet has a longer orbit, Earth or Venus?
Earth, since it is the 3rd planet and Venus is the 2nd, it is further from the sun, therefore it takes longer to orbit.
How many people have walked on the moon?
12
What planet is furthest from the sun?
Neptune
What is the name of the biggest planet?
Jupiter
Asteroids are closer, they are located in the asteroid belt.
What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
What is the moon made of?
rock and metal
Define the "Goldilocks Zone?"
The Goldilocks zone is the "perfect" distance from the sun. Not too hot and not too cold. JUST right for Earth.
How many planet have rings?
4 (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Netune)
What is a commit made of?
Ice, dust and rock
What planet is closest to Earth in distance and size?
Venus, it is the most similar in size and distance
What is it called when you can't see the moon because it is covered by Earth Shadow?
New Moon
List three things important things the sun gives us on Earth.
sunlight for plants food, which gives us food
Our climate depends on the sun
sun gives us vitamins
sun gives us heat which also gives us the water cycle
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars
How often does Halley's commit pass us in the solar system?
every 75 years we will see it
What percentage of the Earth surface is water?
70%
How many days does it take the Moon to orbit around Earth?
27
What surrounds the Earth to protect it from the suns harsh rays?
the atmosphere
What planet has 1/3 of Earth gravity?
Mars
What happens when a commit travels too close to the sun?
The Goldilocks zone (not to hot, not too cold)
Has water
Has atmosphere
Has ground
Sun gives energy to plants which gives animals and humans food
The moon holds the Earth from being too wobbly
How long does it take the moon to orbit the SUN?
365 days (it follows the Earth)
What is the sun made of?
Gas, helium and hydrogen
Which planet has a storm twice the size of Earth?
Jupiter
What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?
A meteorite is a meteor that passes INTO our atmosphere.