the solar system
What planet is closest to the Sun?
mercury
what is th sun
the sun is a star
what causes the moon to shine
reflected sunlight
What tool lets us see far into space?
a telescope
what galaxy do we live in
the milky way
what is the third planet from the sun
earth
What do stars use as fuel?
hydrogen
What causes day and night on Earth?
earths rotation
what is the iss
international space station
what is the universe
all of the space we know of (it is theorized that there are multiple universes, but who knows)
What force keeps planets in orbit?
gravity
What is a group of stars called?
constellation
what causes earths seasons
earths tilt
What is a satellite?
a machine that orbits earth
What is the name of a huge group of stars, planets, and gas?
a galaxy
(TI) why is earth the only habitable planet
because its in a good distance from the sun it has oxygen, water, food, and all the other requirements for life
(TI) How can studying stars help us understand the universe?
it helps us understand the universe and expand our knowledge more for research
(TI) Why do we always see the same side of the Moon?
The Moon rotates at the same speed it orbits Earth
(TI) How has space technology helped life on Earth?
gps weather tracking communication etc
(TI) What is the Big Bang Theory?
The idea that the universe started from one big explosion