Random Facts
How many moons does Earth have?
One.
A chunk of rock from outer space that burns up in the atmosphere is called a
Asteroid
WHat is th smallest planet in the solar system?
Mercury
Name all 4 inner planets.
Mercury, Vneus, Earth, Mars
Name all 4 outer planets.
Juipter, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn
What is the word for the path around the sun?
o_ _ _ _
orbit
When does a meteor become a meteorite?
When enters Earth's atmosphere and hits the ground on Earth.
What is the hottest planet in the solar sytem?
Venus
The inner planets are made mostly of what?
Rock
The Outer Planets are made mostly of what?
Gas
The sun is a planet. True or False?
False. It is a star.
A shooting star is a comet, an asteroid, a meteorite, or a meteor?
A meteor
The First Astronaut on the moon was...?
Neil Armstrong
How much of Earth is composed of water?
70%
What outer planet is so big that all of the other planets could fit inside of it?
Jupiter
What is a black hole?
Answers may vary.
Most asteroids can be found between what two planets?
Mars and Jupiter.
What helps keep Venus the hottest planet in the solar system?
It's atmosphere keeps heat in.
Which planet has 9 icy rings?
Uranus
Which planet has ice on it?
Mars.
What's a comet also called?
Giant Snowball because its mostly made of ice.
True or False- There is no sound in space.
True. There is no air, so there can be no sound.
True or False- Scientist have been to Mars and taken pictures.
False
How many years does it take for Neptune to orbit he sun?
165