Planets
What planet do we live on?
What planet do we live on?
The Sun is a __________.
star
Asteroids are space rocks. True or false?
True
Astronauts travel to __________.
space
What does ISS stand for?
International Space Station
What is the biggest planet?
Jupiter
What does the Moon orbit?
Earth
Where is the asteroid belt found?
Between Mars and Jupiter
What do astronauts wear in space?
spacesuit
About how long does it take the ISS to orbit Earth one time?
about 90 minutes
Which planet is known for its rings?
Saturn
What do we call the shape of the Moon changing?
phases
Comets are made of ice, dust, and __________.
rock
Where do astronauts live in space?
the ISS
What is a spacewalk?
working outside the ISS
Which planet is called the Red Planet?
Mars
What causes day and night on Earth?
Earth spinning (rotation)
What is the long part of a comet called?
The tail
Why do astronauts float?
little gravity
What is the ISS robot arm called?
Canadarm2
Name the 4 solid planets.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
What causes the Moon to shine?
The Sun’s light reflects off the Moon
What is one difference between an asteroid and a comet?
Comets have ice and tails, asteroids are rocky
Name 2 jobs astronauts do in space.
experiments, spacewalks, repairs, taking photos, building, etc.
Name 2 things the ISS robot arm can do.
move equipment, help astronauts, catch spacecraft