Space Technology
Stars vs. Planets
Planets Pt. 1
Planets Pt. 2
Blast from the Past!
100
Which telescope is older: Hubble or James Webb?
The Hubble Telescope is older.
100
Which are bigger: stars or planets?
Stars are exponentially larger in size than planets.
100
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
100
Which planet is the only one known to have life and water?
Earth
100
What does a thermometer measure?
A thermometer measures temperature.
200
Which telescope is bigger: Hubble or James Webb?
The James Webb telescope is bigger.
200
Do stars and planets move?
Stars do not move. Planets orbit AROUND stars.
200
Which planet is the closest to the Sun?
Mercury
200
Which planet is known for its rings?
Saturn
200
Who was the first person to use a refracting telescope?
Galileo
300
Name one thing that telescopes do while orbiting Earth.
Answers will vary.
300
What are stars made of?
Stars are made of gas (hydrogen and helium)
300
Which planet is the biggest?
Jupiter
300
Which planet is the smallest?
Mercury
300
Name one type of cloud.
Cirrus, cumulus, stratus
400
Why are advancements in space technology important?
Technology advancements increase our knowledge of space. We can see more objects and get better knowledge of other galaxies, stars, etc.
400
How many stars are in our solar system?
There is only ONE star in our Solar System (the Sun)
400
Which planets are the inner (rocky) planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
400
Which planets are the outer (gas) planets?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
400
Name at least 2 of the steps of the water cycle.
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation
500
What do scientists do on the International Space Station?
Answers may vary.
(science experiments, exercise, communicate with Earth, etc.)
500
Why do some stars appear brighter than others?
Stars that are closer to Earth appear brighter and bigger.
500
Why is Venus the hottest planet?
The greenhouse effect traps heat inside Venus' atmosphere.
500
Which planet spins on its side?
Uranus
500
Which moon phase is this?
Waxing gibbous