Terrestrial Planets
Which of these is NOT a terrestrial planet?
Earth, Mars, Saturn, Venus
Saturn
Which of these is NOT a gas planet?
Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Neptune
Venus
What is the first stage of the star life cycle?
Nebula
What phase would our moon be in, in this position?
Sun- Earth
Moon
1/2 moon (first quarter)
Which countries collaborated on the ISS?
USA, Russia, Europe, Japan, and ______
Canada
Do terrestrial planets have more or less moons than gas planets?
Less
Saturn- 274!
What stage is our sun in?
Yellow dwarf
What phase would our moon be in in this position?
Sun- Moon- Earth
New moon
What is one reason the ISS is important?
To study the stars
OR To learn how to live in space
What are the inner 4 planets made of?
Rocky Solid Surfaces
What are the outer planets made of?
Hydrogen and Helium
Which stage is the most stable stage for a star?
Main Sequence
What year did the moon landing occur?
1969
How big is the ISS?
The size of a football field
Do the inner planets have a ring system?
No
How many of the 4 gas giant planets have rings?
All 4! Some are made up of small particles that are hard to see, others have vast icy rings.
What three things can happen when a large star dies?
Supernova, neutron star, black hole
Does the moon rotate?
Yes, tidally locked
How high up is the ISS?
254 miles high
Are the terrestrial planets bigger or smaller than the gas planets?
Smaller
Are gas planets larger or smaller than terrestrial planets?
Larger
What gas is our sun made of?
Hydrogen and Helium
What creates the light for our moon?
The sun
Is there gravity on the ISS?