Planets
Which planet do we live on?
Earth.
What is the name of Earth's moon?
The Moon.
What do we call people who travel into space?
Astronauts.
Is the Sun a planet or a star?
A star.
What do stars do at night?
They shine (or twinkle).
Which planet is called the Red Planet?
Mars.
Does the Moon make its own light?
No, it reflects sunlight.
What do astronauts wear in space?
A space suit.
Does the Sun give us light?
Yes.
What do we call a rock from space that lands on Earth?
A meteorite.
Which is the biggest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter.
True or False: Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the Moon.
True.
What do astronauts ride into space?
A rocket.
Can we look directly at the Sun?
No.
Is the Milky Way our Galaxy?
Yes.
Which planet has beautiful rings around it?
Saturn.
What shape is the Moon when it is completely lit?
Full Moon.
Why do astronauts float in space?
Because there is very little gravity (microgravity).
What does the Sun help plants make?
Food (through photosynthesis).
Name one planet that is made mostly of gas.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune.
How many planets are in our solar system?
Eight.
What helps keep the Moon going around Earth?
Gravity.
Name one thing astronauts might do on the International Space Station (up in space).
Science experiments, Exercise, Fix equipment, Take pictures of Earth, etc.
What would happen if there were no Sun?
Earth would be very cold, It would be dark, Plants couldn't grow, etc.
What keeps us on the ground instead of floating away?
Gravity.