planets
How many planets are in our solar system ?
Their are 8 planets in our solar system.
What is the closes star to Earth?
The closes star to Earth is the sun.
What planet do we live on?
We live an the planet Earth.
What galaxy do we live in?
We live in the galaxy called the Milky Way.
What does Light Year mean?
The amount of time it takes for light to travel in one year. Almost 6 trillion miles.
What are all the planet‘s names in order?
Mercury,Venus,Earth,Mars,Jupiter,Saturn,Uranus,and Neptune
What is the hierarchical order of the universe? (6)
Universe, galaxy, solar system, star, planets, moons
True or False
Is Pluto a dwarf planet?
True
Where is our solar system located in the galaxy we live in?
We live in the middle of our galaxy.
What is a comet?
Comet:A ball of frozen dust and rock that orbits the sun and has a tail that glows.
How many galaxies and stars are there in the universe?
Billions of galaxies containing billions of stars.
What does star mean?
an object in space that produces its own energy, including heat and light.
What is the difference between an asteroid and comet?
Asteroids are made up of metals and rocky material, while comets are made up of ice, dust and rocky material.
What are the three galaxy shapes?
There are three general types: elliptical, spiral, and irregular.
What does the word gravity mean?
Gravity:The force of attraction between any two objects due to their mass.
What planet has most moons?
Jupiter has the most moons.
Which of these is one way to determine the distance from Earth to a star?
Measure the angles of light from a star to Earth's orbit.
What is the Asteroid belt?
The Asteroid belt is the region of the solar system between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, where many asteroids are found.
What are galaxies made of?
Galaxies are made of a group of billions of stars, dust, and gases in space held together by gravity.
What are Nebulae?
Vast clouds of gas and dust in space, often the birthplaces of stars
What is a planet?
A planet is any of the large celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun in the solar system.
What is the Sun?
The Sun is a star that is the source of light, heat, and energy for the planets in the solar system.
Which planets in our solar system are terrestrial?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
What is the Solar System?
The Solar System is the sun and all of the planets and other bodies that are held by its gravitational attraction and revolve around it.
How big is the Milky Way Galaxy across?
Around 100,000 light years