Stars
Planets
Earth
Moon
Astronomy
100
A ________ is a ball of hot gas and dust that gives off light and energy.
Star
100
Which planet is nicknamed "the third rock from the sun"?
Earth
100
Which planet in our solar system has life on it?
Earth
100
How many moons does Earth have?
One
100
What is the name given to scientists who study our solar system?
astronomer
200
What is the sun?
A star
200
Which planet has 63 moons?
Jupiter
200
How many days does it take earth to orbit the sun?
365
200
Why does the moon glow at night?
Reflection from the sun
200
True or false. Man has been to the moon.
true
300
True or false. There are 100 stars in our galaxy.
False. There are over billions.
300
Name the planets in the order they are from the sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
300
How many hours does it take Earth to make one full rotation?
24
300
The moon goes through ______ throughout the month. a. Phases b. orbits c. axis d. constellations
a. Phases
300
Name the tool used to see things that are far away.
telescope
400
Why do stars twinkle?
The gas and dust particles.
400
Which planet has the long orbit around the sun?
Neptune
400
If the Earth's Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, is it summer or winter in the Northern Hemisphere?
Summer
400
Draw a picture of the moon during the first quarter phase.
Moon appears to be in half, with the light part on the right side
400
Name a dwarf planet.
Pluto
500
What is a constellation? Name a constellation.
A constellation is a group of stars that make a picture. Big dipper
500
Name the 4 gaseous planets.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
500
What is Earth the only planet with life on it?
Earth is the perfect distance from the sun to support life.
500
What does the moon look like during the new moon phase?
Completely dark
500
What is the name of the telescope that orbits earth?
hubble telescope
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