PLANETS
SOLAR SYSTEM FACTS
VOCABULARY
ASTRONAUTS
FUN FACTS
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Which planet do we live on?

We live on planet earth.

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What is in the center of the solar system?

In the center of our solar system is the SUN

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What is an astronaut?

An astronaut is  person who goes into space.

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What do astronauts study?

Astronauts study space.

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Is space loud or silent?

Space is silent.

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Which planet is the hottest?

The hottest planet is Venus. 

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How many planets are there?

There are a total of eight planets in our solar system. 

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What is a shuttle/spaceship?

A shuttle is a vehicle/machine that carries astronauts into space. 

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Who was the first man on the moon?

The first person to step on the moon was Neil Armstrong. 

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Do astronauts grow taller in space?

Yes, they do grow taller in space. 

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Which planet is the largest?

The largest planet in the solar system is Jupiter

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What do planets do around the sun?

They orbit/ or go around the sun. 

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What is an experiment?

An experiment is a test to learn/or study  something new. 

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What do astronauts use to go to space?

They use a space shuttle to go around space. 

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What happens to water in space?

Water floats in space. 

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Which planet has rings?

The planet that has rings is Saturn

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What force keeps planets in space?

What keeps planet in space is the force of Gravity. 

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What is a telescope?

A telescope is a tool to see far away in space. 

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What do astronauts do in space? (Give one reason)

They do experiments / study /  and explore space. 

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What does “astronaut” mean?

The word astronaut means to be a star sailor
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Which planet is farthest from the sun?

The planet farthest from the sun is Neptune 

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How old is the solar system?

The solar system is 4.6 billion years old. 

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What  does it mean to orbit?

It means to take path/ride around something

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What country was the first astronaut from?

Russia

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How much does an astronaut suit cost?

About 12 million dollars