These are large bodies in the solar system. They have their own distinct orbit, some even have their own moons.
What are planets
100
This is the galaxy we live in.
What is the Milky Way Galaxy
100
What is the only star in our solar system?
What is the sun
100
Name (in order) all 8 planets in our solar system.
What is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
100
You are looking at the night sky and see a group of stars that seem to make a shape. What is that called?
What is a constellation
200
A star, all the planets orbiting the star, and other objects orbiting it are together called?
What is a solar system
200
This type of galaxy has older stars in the center, and younger stars that surround it in several different "arms."
What is a spiral galaxy
200
What are stars made from?
What are gasses
200
What are the inner planets called?
What is terrestrial planets
200
You have a model of our solar system. What are two key elements you need to make that model useful (other than the planets and the sun).
What is scale size, scale distances, asteroid belt, moons
300
A large chunk of metal and rock. Spins on an axis. Usually found between Mars and Jupiter.
What is an asteroid
300
Two galaxies can collide. When this happens, a starburst can occur or they can combine to form what type of new galaxy?
What is an irregular galaxy
300
There are two stars, one is a bright orange color and the other is a dim bluish/white color. Which of these stars is the hottest.
What is the blue/white star
300
This planet has a thick atmosphere, is large in diameter, and has a small core. It is the only planet that rotates on its side.
What is Uranus
300
Scientists observe a new object. It is smaller than Pluto; bigger than a meteoroid; it spins on a central axis, and appears to have a couple of smaller objects orbiting it. What could this object be?
What is an asteroid
400
What are the two words that describe how Earth moves?
What are revolve and rotate.
400
This type of galaxy is made of new stars scattered throughout the galaxy. It does not have a specific shape.
What is irregular galaxy
400
What are the four categories scientists use to compare stars?
What are brightness, size, color, and temperature.
400
This planet has extreme temperatures. It has a rocky surface and is the smallest planet in our solar system.
What is Mercury
400
Your friend says that the moon causes day and night. You say that she is incorrect, you know that day and night on Earth is really caused by what?
What is Earth's rotation
500
Meteoroids can be classified as ___________ which are what burns up in the atmosphere; and ____________ which actually make it to Earth's surface.
What is meteor and meteorite
500
What are the four types of galaxies we learned about in class?
What are spiral, barred spiral, elliptical, and irregular
500
This star is a moderately bright star, a cool temperature, orange in color, and large. What type of star is it?
What is a giant
500
Explain why Pluto is no longer considered a planet.
What is Irregular orbit, small size, crosses the path of other planets
500
You know that stars are classified by color, size, temperature, and brightness. Which two of these categories correlate?