Name that Planet
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
What is the Earth's atmosphere mostly made of?
Nitrogen and Oxygen
Does the sun orbit any planets?
No
About how many stars are in our galaxy? Hint: billions
Over 200 billion
What is the third planet from the sun?
Earth
Which four planets are called the Gas Giants?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Where is the Sun located in our galaxy?
In the center
What is the name of the largest star in our galaxy?
The Sun
What planet is the brightest planet?
Venus
Why can humans not live on any other planets in our galaxy?
Answers may vary. Because we cannot breathe the gases that make up the atmosphere of the other planets.
How long does it take the Earth to orbit the Sun?
365 days
How many moons orbit the Earth?
1
Which planet, other than earth, MAY have life on it?
Mars
What are Saturn's rings made up of?
Rock, ice and dust
Uranus takes the longest to orbit the Sun. About how long does it take?
83. Accept anywhere from 75 to 100.
What planet has the most moons?
Saturn (274)
Name the planets in order from closest to the sun to farthest away.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
How does Mars' nighttime temperature compare to the Earth's nighttime temperature?
It is much colder (-243F)
What is the difference between rotating and orbiting?
Rotating is spinning on its own axis, orbiting is moving around another object.
Why could a human NOT live on a star?
Answers will vary. Because it is a hot gaseous ball made of hydrogen and helium, we would burn up before we arrived!