Planets I
What planet do humans currently inhabit?
Earth
What is the largest star in our Solar System?
The sun
How many moons does Earth have?
One
True or false? Pluto is considered a dwarf planet.
True
Which is bigger, an asteroid or a meteorite?
Asteroid
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
True or false? Stars go away during the day.
False.
What phase is the moon in when it’s at its brightest?
Full Moon
Which planet besides Earth is best fit to sustain life?
Mars
What is rumored to have killed all of the dinosaurs?
An asteroid that crashed to Earth.
This planet has a big spot on it called The Great Red Spot.
Jupiter
What are constellations?
Constellations are groups of stars.
Why do people say the moon is made of cheese?
Because it’s craters make it look like Swiss cheese
How many rings does Saturn have?
Three
Which planet besides Jupiter has a spot on it?
Neptune
True or false? Pluto is a planet in our solar system.
False
What is the sun made of?
Extremely hot gasses.
When the moon is completely dark, what phase is it in?
New Moon
What is Jupiter’s red spot?
A big storm
What is the difference between a satellite and a rover?
A satellite floats in space, a rover remains on land.
Name all of the planets in order from closest to furthest away from the sun.
Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune
What did explorers in early history use constellations for?
As maps.
Who when he moon is half lit, what two phases could it be in?
First Quarter or Third Quarter
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What is the name of the US space program?
NASA