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A region of space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape it.
black hole
A large area or system of stars, gas, dust, and other matter that is held together by gravity and makes up part of our Universe.
galaxy
The oval path that an object takes as it revolves around another object in space.
orbit
The distance light travels in one year.
light year
A streak of light in the sky produced by the burning of meteoroids.
True or False: Astronauts in the ISS shower once per month.
False. They do not shower.
True or False: An astronaut once stayed on the ISS for more than 365 days.
True. The longest time is 665 days by Peggy Whitson.
The density in space increases muscle mass in astronauts.
False. Astronauts must exercise approx. 2 hours pers day to prevent muscle loss.
True or False? Distance has no connection to gravity.
False. The farther an object is, the less effect gravity has on it.
True or False? Gravity keeps our planet in orbit.
True. Gravity allows our planet to remain in orbit around the Sun.
What planet do we live on?
Earth
How many moons does Earth have?
one
How many moons does Saturn have?
What kinds of food do astronauts eat?
dehydrated food.
What are the names of the monkeys to survive a trip to space, then back to Earth?
Able and Miss Baker
How many colors are in a bag of original skittles?
Five (5)
What it the name of the super continent?
Pangea
What is the date of the 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony?
Monday, May 22, 2023
List 3 of the activities, and dates, planned for the 6th Grade Celebration Week.
May 15 - Parent Lunch
May 16 - Walk-Thru
May 17 - Movie Night
May 18 - Kickball
May 19 - Dance - Masquerade Ball
Which space monkey is buried in at the Space Center in Huntsville?
Miss Baker
List the 3 types of boundaries found on Earth.
convergent, divergent, transform
List the names of the 3 types of rock in the Rock Cycle.
Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Igneous rocks
List the stages of the life cycle of an average star.
Stellar Nebula, Average Star, Red Giant, Planetary Nebula, White Dworf (and sometimes Black Dworf)
List the stages of the life cycle of a massive star?
Stellar Nebula, Massive Star, Red Supergiant, Supernova, Neutron Star/Black Hole
Where is the male space monkey's body stored?
Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum