Outer planets
What is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter.
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury.
When water is at its highest during the day?
High tide.
When we can see none of the moon from Earth?
New Moon.
When the moon passes directly between the sun and earth?
Solar Eclipse.
Name the order of the planets from closest to furthest from the sun?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
Why do we see different moon phases?
Because the moon orbits Earth.
What is wrong with Mr. Bates' ears?
Cauliflower ear.
Which planet has the most rings?
Saturn.
What planet is the hottest in our solar system?
Venus.
How many low tides will occur during a day?
2.
When all of the Moon facing Earth is illuminated?
Full Moon.
The Earth casts a shadow over the moon?
Lunar Eclipse.
What is the acronym to remember the order of the planets?
My very eager mother just served us nachos.
Where is the sun located in our solar system?
The center.
What is the most commonly spoken language worldwide?
Mandarin/Chinese.
Name all planets that have rings.
The inner planets are often called the ______ planets?
(Official name).
Terrestrial.
If a high tide starts at 1:00pm, when will it change to a low tide?
Approximately 7:00pm.
There is a sliver of the moon lit up on the left hand side?
Waning Crescent.
The partially shaded outer region during an eclipse?
Penumbra.
Venus is named after the roman goddess of?
Beauty/love.
Size/Mass and Distance.
List all 7 continents on Earth?
Australia, Antarctica, North America, South American, Europe, Asia, Africa.
How does Uranus rotate on it's axis?
Vertically or top to bottom.
This planet rotates counter clockwise which is the opposite of all the other planets?
Venus.
A spring tide happens when.....?
The Sun, Earth and Moon form a straight line/New moon or Full moon.
The majority of the moon is lit up on the right hand side?
Waxing Gibbous.
The fully shaded center area present during an eclipse?
Umbra.
Saturn is named after the roman god of?
Agriculture.
What is the official name for the four outer planets?
Gas giants.
Name the 3 sub species of deer in the united states.
Black tail, White tail, mule deer.
How was Neptune discovered?
A result of a Mathematical equation.
Name Mars' two moons.
Phobos and Deimos.
To remember when a Neap tide occurs we use what phrase?
Neap Ninety.
How many days would it take to go from a 1st quarter moon to a 3rd quarter moon?
14 days.
Name the 3 types of solar eclipses?
Total, Annual and Partial.
What is the giant red spot on Jupiter?
A storm system similar to a hurricane.
How long is the lunar cycle?
28 days.
What type of animal is a fox?
K9/dog family.
What is the name of Neptunes largest moon?
Triton.
Mars has the largest volcano in our solar system. What is it called?
Olympus Mons.
This is when there is the greatest difference between high and low tide?
Spring tide.
During a 1st or 3rd quarter moon, we are actually viewing how much of the moon as illuminated from Earth?
1/4 or a quarter.
What two things have to happen in order for you to be able to see a lunar eclipse?
Night time and a full moon.
Uranus has a bluish atmosphere because of what?
Traces of methane.
What is a goldilocks zone?
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What do you call a baby kangaroo?
Joey.