Big Bang/ Space Facts
What is space?
Space to humans is The area outside the earth.
What galaxy do we live in?
The milky way galaxy
What does Gravity do for us on Earth?
Earth's gravity is what keeps you on the ground without floating into space and what makes things fall.
What color is mars?
A. Red
B. White
C. Green
A. Red
The reddish color of its surface is due to finely grained iron oxide dust in the soil, giving it the nickname "the Red Planet".
Is Venus the hottest planet in our solar system?
Yes! It has a thick atmosphere full of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide and clouds made of sulfuric acid. The gas traps heat and keeps Venus toasty warm.
How did the universe start?
The Big Bang Theory
Why is our Galaxy called the Milky Way?
A. We get our milk from space
B. The brightness in space gives a milky look
C. It is the name of the scientist who discovered it
because it appears as a milky band of light in the sky when you see it in a really dark area.
B. The brightness in space gives a milky look
How old is Earth?
A. 4.5 BILLION YEARS
B. 50 MILLION YEARS
C. 100 YEARS
A. 4.5 BILLION YEARS
How many Mars's can you fit inside of the Earth?
A. 2
B. 6
C. 10
You could fit 6 Mars inside of the earth because it is so much smaller.
Is Venus bigger or smaller than Earth?
Venus is similar in size to Earth. Earth is just a little bit bigger.
How old is the universe?
A. 100 YEARS
B. 14 BILLION YEARS
C. 500,000 YEARS
14 BILLION YEARS OLD
What shape is the Milky Way?
A. A spiral
B. A circle
C. There is no shape to the Milky Way
A. A spiral
What percent of Earth's surface is water?
A. 12%
B. 71%
C.92%
B. 71%
Does Mars have different climates or is it only one temperature all year round?
According to the National Weather Service, average temperatures on Mars are -81 degrees Fahrenheit. It can get to -220 degrees in winter, while in summer, it can be a pleasant +70!
How many moons does Venus have?
A. 3
B. 2
C. 0
C. 0
A. SUPERHOT GAS
B. ROCKS
C. ICE
A. SUPERHOT GAS
How does NASA know what the Milky Way shape looks like?
A. They guessed
B. We can see it from Earth
C. Telescopes in space help map out the Galaxy's spiral
C. Telescopes in space help map out the Galaxy's spiral
Is the Earth perfectly round?
Earth may look round but it’s actually not perfectly round. The planet bulges around the equator!
One is one thing about the Mars rovers that we learned?
As of May 2021, there have been six successful robotically operated Mars rovers?
They are all different sizes.
There are still rovers there to this day.
No, it is too hot and our space gear will melt. There is also no oxygen for humans to breathe.
Is a shooting star actually a star?
Shooting stars look like stars that quickly shoot across the sky, but they are not stars. A shooting star is really a small piece of rock or dust that hits Earth's atmosphere from space.
What is the Milky Way made up of?
Our galaxy is a large group of stars, gas, planets, rocks and dust bound together by gravity.
Why do you think Earth is the only planet with Humans?
Were far enough from the sun that we won't burn.
Our atmosphere keep in the warmth.
We are the only planet with enough oxygen to breathe.
Our land provides nutrients for us to eat and survive.
Could Humans live on Mars?
Astronauts will be unable to live on Mars except in very restricted conditions; they will have to stay inside their capsules, inside a base or inside their space suits. Mars is not suited to human visitors without a bunch of technology to support them.
Do we need a telescope to see Venus in space?
No, Venus has been known since ancient times because it can be seen easily without a telescope