Grade 9 Space Review

Earth's Phenomena

100

Name 3 different phases of the Moon

Any of the following: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First quarter, Waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, 3rd quarter, waning crescent

200

Explain why we have different seasons

Earth's rotation is on a tilt, meaning that in the summer, Northern hemisphere is closer to the Sun and in the winter, it is farther away.

300

Explain the difference between a lunar and a solar eclipse

Lunar - the earth is between the sun and the moon, causing the moon to be in the Earth's shadow Solar - the moon is between the earth and the sun, causing the shadow of the moon to fall on the Earth

400

Explain how tides on Earth are affected by the Moon.

The difference in the force of gravity on the sides of the Earth causes a tidal force.

500

Why was recording the movement of stars in the night sky important to early sky watchers?

Allows them to predict weather patterns, location of herds, and use for navigation

Solar System

100

Name the four gas giants.

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

200

Explain why Mars has a rust-like colour.

Lots of iron on the surface rocks

300

Which planet is hotter, Mercury or Venus?

What is Venus?

400

Pluto is no longer a planet. What is it called now?

Now called a dwarf planet

500

Explain the difference between a comet and an asteroid

Comet - made of rocky material, ice & gas, originate from Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud Asteroid - small objects that range in size, asteroid belt between Mars & Jupiter

Space Exploration

100

Who was the first human to walk on the Moon

Who is Neil Armstrong?

200

What is the name of the first artificial satellite launched into space?

What is Sputnik?

300

What space agency is responsible for the Apollo missions?

What is NASA?

400

What is the name of the telescope that has provided detailed images of distant galaxies?

What is the Hubble Space Telescope?

500

Which rover is currently exploring Mars and searching for signs of past life?

What is Perseverance?

Stars and Galaxies

100

What is the closest star to Earth?

What is the Sun?

200

What is the name of our galaxy?

What is the Milky Way?

300

What is the term for a group of stars that form a pattern in the sky?

What is a constellation?

400

What is the life cycle stage of a star after it exhausts its nuclear fuel and collapses?

What is a white dwarf?

500

What type of galaxy is the Milky Way classified as?

What is a spiral galaxy?

Space Technology

100

What does the ISS stand for?

International Space Station

200

What device is used to magnify distant objects in space?

What is a telescope?

300

What type of technology in space is used to monitor Earth’s weather?

What are weather satellites?

400

What type of engine is used to propel most spacecraft?

What is a rocket engine?

500

What is the protective shield that prevents spacecraft from burning up during reentry?

What is the heat shield?