Planets
Terrestrial planets are mainly composed of this material.
Rock
What is the most widely accepted explanation for the origin of the universe?
the Big Bang Theory
How many astronomical units (AU) is the Earth from the Sun?
One
Matt Damon learns to garden on Mars.
The Martian
This planet is named after the Roman god of war.
Mars
(Ares)
What is the only planet in the solar system to rotate on its side?
Uranus
What galaxy can Earth be found in?
Milky Way
The size, mass and density of a planet will determine this:
Gravity
Tom Hanks flies around the moon and then comes home.
Apollo 13
This planet is named after the goddess of love, beauty and pleasure.
Venus
(Aphrodite)
Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the solar system and can be found on this rocky planet.
Mars
This is a region in space where gravity is so strong that not even light can escape.
Black Hole
What moon phase happens during a solar eclipse?
New moon
Guy befriends ape and garbage can and then kisses his sister.
Star Wars
This planet is named after this Roman god, who is the king of all the gods.
Jupiter
(Zeus)
This planet has the greatest temperature changes, peaking at 800°F during the day and dropping to -300°F at night.
Mercury
How many stars are in our solar system?
1
Gone but not forgotten, Pluto is now considered to be a:
Dwarf planet
Alien tourists travel to America to see Fourth of July fireworks.
Independence Day
This planet was named after the Roman messenger god known for his speed and agility, which matches the planet’s fast orbit around the sun.
Mercury
(Hermes)
Uranus and Neptune appear to be blue due to the presence of this flammable greenhouse gas in their atmospheres.
Methane
A supernova is when this object explodes after running out of fuel and collapsing upon itself.
Star
What term is used to describe any natural object in space, like a planet, star, comet or asteroid?
Celestial body
Boy defeats aliens in a game of laser tag.
Ender's Game
This planet was named after the Roman god of the sea.