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Planets
Earth, Moon, & Sun
100

What does it mean to orbit?

move around something

100

What is the job of an astronaut?

To travel to outer space.

100

What are inner planets?

Planets closest to the sun.

100

I am the smallest planet and am closest to the sun. Who am I?

Mercury

100

Which do I live on the sun, Earth, or moon?

Earth.

200
How do planets move in our solar system?

Revolve or orbit around the sun.

200

If something is solar, is it associated with the sun or moon?

Sun

200

If something is major is it important or unimportant?

Important

200

What planet has the big rings?

Saturn

200
I have phases named after how much of me is seen. What am I?

Moon

300

What tool do astronomers use to study space?

Telescopes

300

What does ancient mean?

From a long time ago.

300

What planet do we live on?

Earth

300

I am Earth's sister planet and the brightest planet in the sky. Who am I?

Venus

300

I am the only place in space with water and Oxygen to support life. Who am I?

Earth


400

What is a constellation?

A group of stars that seem to form a picture or shape.
400

What does it mean if something moves counterclockwise?

It moves in the opposite direction to the hands on a clock.
400

What planet is known as the red planet?

Mars

400

I am on my side and I am far away from the sun. Who am I?

Uranus

400

I am actually a star and provide light and heat. Who am I?

The sun.

500

What does it mean if a rocket will launch?

It was take off from the ground to space.

500

If I am determined to get good grades, what does that mean?

They do their best and never give up.

500

What is the largest planet that has a big spot where there is a storm?

Jupiter

500

I am the blue planet and farthest from the sun. Who am I?

Neptune.

500

Astronauts have traveled to me and walked on me. Who am I?

Moon