Planets
What planet do we live on?
The Earth.
This is the star closest to us.
The Sun.
A group of stars, planets, dust and rock are called
A galaxy
What causes the seasons?
The tilt of the Earth.
These are irregularly shaped objects made of rock
Asteroids
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
Stars are giant spheres of hot gas that:
Produce energy
Things in space are held together by a force known as
Gravity
What are the four seasons?
Summer, autumn, winter, and spring
These are satellites made out of gas, ice and dust
Comets
Which planet is known for its large rings?
Saturn
Groups of stars in the night sky are called
Constellations
The galaxy we live in is called the
Milky Way
How long does it take the Earth to make one trip around the Sun?
365 days
The satellite that orbits closest to the Earth is
The moon
The atmosphere of this planet is mostly carbon dioxide and sulfuric gas,
Venus.
The main gas burning in the sun is
Hydrogen
How old is the Universe?
Around 13 billion years old
How long does it take the Earth to complete a full rotation on its axis?
24 hours
If an asteroid lands on Earth, it is known as a
Meteorite
This is the last major body in our solar system, it is no longer considered a planet.
Pluto
What happens to a star when it dies?
It collapses into a neutron star, then into a black hole.
These are the three shapes of galxies:
Spiral, elliptical, and irregular
What is the angle of the Earths tilt?
23.5 degrees
What causes the tides on Earth?
The gravitational pull of the moon