Orbits
What is an orbit?
The regular path one object takes around another
What are asteroids mostly made of?
Rock and metal
What are celestial bodies?
Natural objects beyond Earth's atmosphere
Why is the Sun important to Earth?
It provides heat and light
Which planet is the largest?
Jupiter
What force causes planets to orbit the Sun?
Gravitity
Where is the asteroid belt located?
Between Mars and Jupiter
Which object is at the centre of our solar system?
The Sun
Why is the ISS important?
It studies microgravity
Which planet is farthest from the Sun?
Neptune
How long does it take Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?
365 days
Why don't asteroids crash into each other often
They are far apart
What are Jupiter and Saturn mostly made of?
Gas
Why can we see the moon at night?
It reflects the sunlight
Which planet is know as the Red Planet?
Mars
Which planet has the shortest orbit around the Sun?
Mercury
What is the largest object in the asteroid belt?
Ceres
Which celestial bodies often have irregular shapes?
Small moons and asteriods
What process allows the Sun to produce energy?
Nuclear fusion
Which planet has the shortest orbit around the Sun?
Mercury
Why does Earth has seasons?
Earth's orbit and tilt
What unit is used to measure distances in the solar system?
AU
Which moon has lakes made of methane and ethane?
Titian
Who discovered Pluto?
Clyde Tombaugh
Which planet rotates on it's side?
Uranus