The Moon
What is our moon made of?
Rock
What is the sun?
A star
How many planets are in our solar system?
8
About how far away is the moon from Earth?
About 240,000
The sun is the ...
Center of the Universe
Which planet is called Earth's sister?
Venus
The moon takes 28 days to rotate around the sun. What word would you use to describe that rotation?
About how far way is the sun from Earth?
About 93 million miles away
Why is Mars red?
It's soil is made of iron oxide.
What object is a natural satellite?
The moon
Why is the sun so important to our universe?
The sun is important because it provides heat and light without it all living things would die.
Pluto used to be considered the nineth planet. But scientists now say it is not a planet. What do they consider Pluto to be?
A moon
Any light you see from the moon is...
Reflected Sunlight
How does the sun affect shadows on Earth?
The sun's position makes shadows change length and direction during the day.
Saturn has many beautiful rings around it. What are the rings made of?
Ice particles, rocks and dust