Stars and Galaxies
Rotation and Revolution
Moon Phases
Inner and Outer Planets
Space Rocks
100
The sun is like other stars in many ways. How is the sun different from other stars?
It is much closer than other stars.
100
Earth spins at a very constant and regular speed. How long does it take for Earth to make one complete rotation?
24 hours
100
What phase is the this?
Last Quarter
100
Which 4 of these planets are made of gas?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
100
What objects would most likely be found between Mars and Jupiter?
asteroids
200
What shape galaxy is shown below?
Elliptical galaxy
200
The sun appears to move across the sky during the day. Why does this happen?
Earth's Rotation
200
When Andrew looks at the moon at night, it appears to be shining. Why does the moon look this way?
The moon reflects the sun's light.
200
Which 4 of these planets are made of rock?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
200
What are comets made out of?
ice and dust
300
Some galaxies have symmetrical shapes. Other galaxies are not symmetrical. What do you call this type of galaxy: 
Irregular Galaxy
300
When we say something is in orbit, we mean that it is traveling around another object in space. What does Earth orbit?
The sun
300
What will be the next the phase in the moon cycle?
First Quarter
300
Planets are classified as either inner planets or outer planets based on their distance from the sun. What is found between the inner planets and the outer planets?
The asteroid belt
300
What is the difference between a meteor and meteoroid?
A meteoroid is in space and a meteor is in Earth's atmosphere.
400
Stars that are the same color also have THIS in common.
Same temperature
400
We know that each year has four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall. Why do we have seasons?
tilt of Earth’s axis
400
The moon revolves around Earth. How long does the moon take to revolve once?
1 month or 28 days
400
List the characteristics of inner planets.
4 closest to the sun
Smaller
Made of rock and more dense
Less moons
400
A meteoroid is a chunk of rock traveling through the solar system. How is a meteorite related to a meteoroid?
A meteorite is a meteoroid that reaches the surface of Earth
500
List these things in order from smallest to biggest:
Universe
Planet
Galaxy
Solar System
Planet
Solar System
Galaxy
Universe
500
While Earth revolves around the sun, Earth is also rotating. About how many rotations does Earth complete as it orbits once around the sun?
365 rotations or days
500
When is the next new moon?
Tomorrow February 9th
500
List the characteristics of outer planets.
Four farthest from the sun
Larger
Made of gas and less dense
More moons
500
Where can you find most asteroids?
In the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.