Earth
what is the only planet that can support life
Earth
what is the name of our galaxy
Milky way
what is Saturns most defining feature
rings
The study of celestial objects, space, and the universe as a whole.
Astronomy
what planet used to be in our solar system but isn't anymore
Pluto
what is the term for the layer of gasses around the earth
atmosphere
what is the 6th planet from the sun
saturn
what planets have the most potential for life
Venus & Mars
A small icy body that, when passing close to the Sun, heats up and releases gases, forming a visible atmosphere and tail.
comet
what body in our solar system has the most gravitational pull
The sun
how many moons does earth have
1
what shape are planets
elipse
what is the hottest planet
venus
A celestial body that orbits a planet.
Moon
what force pulls everything in our solar system together
Gravity
what percent of Earth is water
about 71%
what is the proper term for something going around another body of mass
Revoluton
what planet has the largest volcano in the solar system
mars
A large system of stars, dust, gas, and dark matter held together by gravity; examples include the Milky Way.
Galaxy
what do scientists believe created our universe
what body does earth orbit
the sun
When the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun’s light.
Solar eclipse
what is the coldest planet
neptune
A cloud of gas and dust in space, often a region where new stars are formed.
Nebula
what planet has the most moons
saturn