Components of Space
Canadian Contributions
Planets
The Sun and the Earth
Tools/Technology
100
List three things that are found in space.
Meteoroids, asteroids, sun, moon, planets, comets, space debris, satellites etc.
100
Who is Chris Hadfield?

Chris Hadfield is a retired Canadian astronaut who was the first Canadian to walk in space. He also commanded the International Space Station.

100
How many planets are there?
There are 8 planets.
100
List three characteristics of earth.
It is a rocky planet, it is the third planet from the sun, it takes 365 days for earth to orbit around the sun, 70% of earth's surface is covered by oceans.
100
We can't always see what's in space by using our eyes, so what do we use instead? 
A telescope.
200
What is an asteroid?
An asteroid is bits and pieces of space dirt that did not form into a planet. They are smaller than planets.
200
Who was the first female Canadian astronaut?
Roberta Bondar.
200
What is the difference between inner and outer planets?
Inner planets are closest to the sun and they have a solid surface, whereas outer planets are furthest away from the sun and they do not have solid surfaces. Outer planets are gaseous planets. 
200
Which season occurs when the earth is tilted away from the sun? Why?
Winter occurs because we are further away from the sun which means we lose some of our heat and our earth becomes colder. 
200
List two-three space exploration tools that astronauts use.
Canadarm (robotic arm on the space station), rovers, telescopes, space suits, dextre etc.
300
What is a comet?
A comet is a large piece of frozen gases, rock and dust. They are located at the very edge of our solar system. 
300
Is NASA located in Canada?

NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is located in America (Washington D.C).

300
What separates inner planets from outer planets?
The asteroid belt.
300
What separates the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere?
The Equator. 
300
Why do humans need to wear space suits in space?
The suit provides humans with oxygen, it protects us from extreme environments/climates/temperatures, and it protects us from pieces of space debris that may come into contact with us.
400
Where is our solar system located?
In the Milky Way.
400

List two pros and cons of space exploration.

Two pros are innovation and curiosity and two cons are cost and fuels.

400
List the planets in order from their proximity to the sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
400
How big is the sun?
The sun is the largest object in our solar system. 1.3 million earths can fit inside of it. 
400
If humans can't physically go explore a planet, what do they send to the planet instead?
A rover.
500
What is the difference between a meteoroid, a meteor, and a meteorite?
Meteoroids are found in space, when they enter the earth's atmosphere they become meteors, and if a piece of the meteor lands on earth it is called a meteorite.
500
Is Pluto a planet? Explain.
No, Pluto is not a planet because of its size and distance from the sun.
500
Why is our sun so important for our planet? Explain. 
Our sun provides humans with light and heat. Without the sun, our bodies would freeze and we would not be able to live on earth. Its light and heat also allow for plants to grow.
500
What is the International Space Station?

The International Space Station is a large spacecraft in orbit around Earth. It serves as a home where crews of astronauts live. The space station is also a unique science laboratory. NASA is using the space station to learn more about living and working in space.

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