PLANETS
what is the fourth planet from the sun?
Mars
what force pulls objects toward earths?
gravity
What do astronauts wear to protect themselves in space
Spacesuits
What is the name of the group of stars that forms “The Big Dipper”?
Ursa Major
True or False: The Moon makes its own light
False (it reflects the Sun’s light)
which planet is called the " the red planet" ?
mars
does gravity pull you up or down?
down
What type of food do astronauts eat in space?
Freeze-dried food
Where are stars born?
Nebulas
What is the closest star to Earth?
The Sun
what is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
which planet has the strongest gravity?
jupiter
How do astronauts drink liquids in space?
Special pouches
What is the name of the galaxy we live in?
The Milky Way
What do we call rocks from space that hit Earth’s surface?
Meteors (or meteorites)
which planet is closest to the sun?
mercury
what happens to objects in space with no gravity?
they float
What do astronauts do on the International Space Station?
Conduct experiments
What stage comes after a star becomes a red giant?
Supernova
How long does it take Earth to orbit the Sun? →
365 days / 1 year
which planet has rings?
Saturn
True or False: Gravity is the same on every planet
False
Name one thing astronauts need to survive in space?
Oxygen
What tool do scientists use to study stars and galaxies from Earth?
Telescope
Which space agency sent astronauts to the Moon?
NASA