God's Design of the Solar System
What is the biblical worldview about how the solar system was made? How is it different from other worldviews?
God made the entire solar system, He created the world in 6 days
Some other worldviews say that the solar system formed by chance without God
What is a star?
an object in space that produces its own heat and light energy
What material are the inner planets mostly made out of?
Rock
What is the largest planet?
Jupiter
What is an asteroid?
A small rocky object in space that revolves around the sun (they are not round like planets)
What force did God design for the solar system?
Gravity
Why is the Sun bigger and brighter than any other start when we look into space?
Because it is much closer to the Earth than any other star
Name the 4 phases of the moon
First quarter, full moon, third quarter, new moon
Made of ice and rock
Some pieces of it are as small as dust, but others are as big as buildings!
What is a dwarf planet?
A planet that is too small to be counted in the 8 main planets
What does gravity do? What object in our solar system has the strongest gravity?
Gravity is a force that pushes or pulls to keep our solar system in order
The sun has the strongest force of gravity- it pulls all of the planets in orbit around itself
Why is the sun so important for the Earth?
It is the Earth's main source of energy
The sun gives light and heat during the day
What makes Venus and Earth similar to one another? Different?
They have similar landforms- mountains, valleys, plans, volcanoes (Venus does NOT have any water)
What is different about Uranus compared to all the other planets?
The axis of Uranus runs sideways, so as it rotates the sun shines mostly on its poles
When was Pluto classified as a dwarf planet?
What are the two patterns of movement that God designed for the solar system?
Rotation and Revolution
Why can some constellations be seen during the winter time, but not others?
It is a seasonal pattern- these patterns happen because the earth changes location as it revolves
Why does Mercury experience such big temperature changes?
Because it rotates very slowly- the side facing the sun is very hot, while the side facing away is very cold
What gives Neptune and Uranus their blue colors?
The methane gases on the surface
Where is the asteroid belt located in the solar system?
In between Mars and Jupiter
What is the difference between rotation and revolution? Get up and show me if you would like to!
Rotation- a planet turns on its axis one time
Revolution- the motion of the planets around the sun
What is the name of the astronomer who used a telescope for the first time in 1610?
Galileo
How long does it take for the moon to go through all of its phases?
About 29 days
How many moons does Jupiter have?
79
Name two other dwarf planets (besides Pluto)
Ceres and Eris