Space Jeopardy

Stars

100

This determines the life cycle of a star.

Mass

200

A large cloud of dust and gas which was the result of a previous supernova explosion.

Nebula

300

Due to the extreme gravity and force, nothing can escape the grasp, not even light, matter or time.

Black Hole

400

The process in which atoms form together due to the immense pressure and temperature within the core of a star

Nuclear Fusion

500

This is considered the densest material known to man and are a result of a supernova explosion.

Neutron Star

Moon

100

The number of days it takes the moon to travel around Earth

29.5 days

200

The brightness of the moon is due to what.

Sun

300

This phenomena occurs when the moon gets directly between the Sun and Earth causing a shadow to form. 

Solar Eclipse

400

The alternating rise and falls of the level of the oceans are caused by the Moon and Sun's _________________ on the Earth.

Gravitational Pull

500

The moon rotates around Earth, therefore it can be referred to as this term.

Natural Satellite

Sun

100

The number of layers the sun has.

6

200

The center of the sun where nuclear fusion occurs.

Core

300

Region of the surface of the sun where it is cooler and appears darker.

Sunspot

400

Region where hot plasma rises to the surface and cool plasma moves back towards the core

Convective Zone

500

Due to the magnetic field of the Earth, solar flares on the sun can result in this phenomena at the poles.

Aurora Borealis

Habitable Planets

100

The term for the perfect temperature of a planet to contain liquid water

Goldilocks Zone

200

A star is required to create a habitable planet because the solar radiation provides this for plants.

Energy

300

These 3 things allow for Earth to be habitable by life.

Liquid Water, Protective Atmosphere & Ideal Temperature

400

This planet is located in the zone containing liquid water and it could still contain its atmosphere due to the star it surrounds.

Wolf 1069b

500

This planet is located within the zone allowing for it to contain liquid water but it does not rotate providing limited sunlight.

TOI 700e

Space Exploration

100

The distance light can travel through space in one year.

Light Year

200

This was the first mission to put a man on the moon.

Apollo 11

300

All trips to space suits must be pressurized due to space being considered this.

Vacuum

400

In order to prepare for this element of space, astronauts will train  perform tasks underwater to simulate the environment. 

Microgravity

500

In order to be deemed fit for space, astronauts must undergo these two types of tests. 

Physical & Psychological