Planets
There are this many planets in our solar system (do not include dwarf planets)
8
Is the moon made of cheese?
No
All animals and plants are considered part of this system.
Biosphere
How many stars are in our solar system?
One (the sun)
How long does it take the Earth to complete one revolution on its axis?
24 hours/one day
This is the largest planet in our solar system
Jupiter
About how long does it take the moon to orbit the Earth?
Acceptable answers: One month, 27 days, 29.5 days
Geosphere
If Star A appears brighter in our sky than Star B, what does that mean about the distance of the stars from Earth?
Star A is closer to Earth
Why do the sun/moon/stars change position in the sky as the day progresses?
Because the Earth is spinning.
This planet is closest to the sun
Mercury
In what year did a person first walk on the moon?
1969
What are the two main causes of drought?
Less rain/precipitation and more heat
By what other name is the star "Polaris" commonly known?
The North Star
What is the name of the force that causes both the tides as well as the Earth to orbit the sun.
Gravity
Which four planets are considered gas giants?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Why does the moon have more visible craters than Earth?
It has no atmosphere, it is not covered in water.
What is the name of the process when liquid water is heated and then turns into a gas?
Evaporation
Hydrogen and Helium
If the Earth was not tilted, how would that change life on Earth?
We would not have seasons.
Which planet has a longer day than year?
Venus
What type of tides are created during a full moon and a new moon.
Spring tides
This is the main gas in the atmosphere
Nitrogen
What is a light year?
The distance it takes light to travel in a year.
About what percentage of the water on Earth is freshwater?
3%