Planets
How many planets are in our solar system?
8.
What is the astronaut Neil Armstrong famous for?
Name two different constellations.
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What is Earth's crust mainly made up of?
Rocks/Oxygen.
Which ancient gods are many of the planets and solar system pieces named after?
Greek and Roman gods.
Which planet is known for its rings?
Saturn.
What is it called when a large number of meteoroids are occurring at one time and place?
A meteor shower.
Which colour of stars are the hottest?
Blue stars.
Name two ways humans can have an affect on Earth's crust.
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How many moon does Mercury have?
None.
What is the name of the dwarf planet that used to be considered a planet?
Pluto.
Approximately how many Earths could fit inside the sun?
Approximately one million.
What type of matter are stars mainly made up of?
Gas.
The shifting of tectonic plates causes what type of natural disaster?
Earthquakes.
What causes the seasons to change on Earth?
The tilt of the Earth and its rotation around the sun.
Which is the coldest planet?
Uranus.
How many minutes does it take the light from the Sun to reach Earth? (Hint: it is less than 15 minutes).
8 minutes.
How many stars make up the Big Dipper Constellation?
7 stars.
How long do most earthquakes last?
Approximately what percent of the Earth do the oceans take up?
~71%.
Starting from the sun, what order are the planets in?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
What galaxy is our solar system located in?
The Milky Way.
How many official constellations are there?
88.
Inner Core, Outer Core, Lower Mantle, Upper Mantle, Crust.
About how much would a 100lb person weigh if they were on the moon?
About 17lbs.