The Planets
What planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
How many dwarf planets are there?
5
What is an asteroid?
Large space dirt
Name one object in space that emits light
Sun, Stars or Galaxies
An instrument designed to make distant objects appear close to our eyes
What planet is also known as The Red Planet?
Mars
True or false:
Dwarf planets are unable to clear their path
True
What is a comet?
Large piece of frozen gases, rock and dust
Name one object in space that reflects light
Planets, the moon, comets, asteroids or meteoroids
What is a rover?
A space exploration vehicle that moves across the surface of a planet
How many planets are in our solar system?
8
Name one dwarf planet located in the Kuiper Belt
Eris, Haumea, Makemake or Pluto
What is a meteor also known as?
Shooting Star
What are stars made up of?
Hydrogen and Helium
What is the name of an object that has been intentionally placed into orbit?
Satellite
How old is the Earth?
4.5 billion years old
Which dwarf planet has water?
Ceres
Where is the Asteroid Belt located?
Why can we see the moon?
Because it is reflecting the light from bodies in space that emit light
True or False:
Canada has never sent a satellite into space
False
What planet is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty
Venus
Why are we unable to live on Pluto
Too cold
Why are comets frozen?
Because they are located at the very edge of our solar system in the Kuiper Belt and Oort cloud
What are red stars?
Small stars that don't give off a bright glow
What does a space shuttle do?
It carries astronauts and cargo into space