Rocks
Name the 3 groups of rocks: I/S/M
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
What are glaciers made of?
Snow and ice
Why does the moon look bright?
It reflects light from the sun.
Which planet is 3rd from the sun?
The Earth
What is the closest star to earth?
The Sun
What kind of rock is granite?
Igneous
Where can you find glaciers?
In mountains in cold areas
What is a hollow area or pit in the moon called?
A crater
Which planet has a Great Red Spot?
Jupiter
What is a pattern or picture outlined by stars called?
A constellation
What kind of rock is marble?
Metamorphic
What causes earthquakes?
Rocks move along a fault line
What does a new moon look like?
It is dark.
Which planet is called the "red planet"?
What is another name for Polaris?
The North Star
What kind of rock is shale?
Sedimentary
Which 2 states in the U.S. have the most earthquakes?
California and Alaska
If you weighed 60 lbs. on earth, how much would you weigh on the moon?
10 pounds
What space object is called a dirty snowball with a tail?
A comet
What is probably the most famous constellation?
The Big Dipper
What family of rocks form from cooled magma or lave?
Igneous
What instrument measures how big an earthquake is?
In what year did Neil Armstrong take the first step on the moon?
1969
What is another name for a shooting star?
A meteor
Which constellation looks like a "W"?
Cassiopeia