Solar System
What planet is also called the Red Planet?
Mars
What are the two types of planets in our solar system?
Terrestrial planets and Gas giants
What force allows objects to orbit in space?
Gravity
What is 1 benefit of space exploration?
Advances in technology, scientific discoveries, learning about planets and stars
Which planet is the hottest because of greenhouse effect?
Venus
What galaxy is our solar system located in?
The Milky Way
What is the International Space Station?
A satellite where astronauts live and work in space
What is 1 cost of space exploration?
Expensive, dangerous for astronauts, space debris
What planet is the largest in the solar system?
Jupiter
Uranus
What does "orbit" mean?
To move around another object
True or False: The ISS has sinks and bathtubs for astronauts
False! Astronauts spit into a cloth after brushing their teeth and use soap that doesn't require water
True or False: The Sun is a planet
False! The Sun is a star
True or False: The moon emits it's own light
False: The moon reflects light emitted by stars (like the Sun)
Give two examples of why humans created satellites
Mapping/GPS and for predicting weather
Give one example of how astronauts care for their mental health
video calls and emails to their families, talk to other crew members, listen to music, read, have quiet time
Put the following planets in order from the Sun: Neptune, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Earth, Uranus, Mercury, Saturn
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Name the 4 terrestrial planets
Earth, Mars, Mercury, Venus
True or False: The Earth is a satellite
True! It orbits the Sun
Why can astronauts bodies become weak and frail in space?
There is less gravity for their bodies to resist