Space Flashcard

Front

Which statement best describes the size of the Sun?

Back

The Sun is medium-sized compared to other stars.

Front

Order of planets from closest to the Sun to farthest.

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Front

Which planet is third from the Sun in our solar system? Options: Mars, Earth, Venus, Jupiter

Back

Earth

Front

During the Apollo 14 moon landing, astronauts played golf on the moon. Which of the following would be less on the moon than on Earth?

Back

The weight of the golf ball

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass measures the amount of matter in an object, whereas weight measures the force of gravity.

Front

What is wrong with the statement: "I'd love to go to the moon because then I'd have less mass!"?

Back

The person would have less weight, not less mass, on the moon.

Front

Peter's mass on Earth is 38 kilograms. What would be Peter's mass on the Moon?

Back

38 kilograms

Front

List the outer planets in order based on their distance (closest to farthest) from the Sun.

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune

Front

Where would a person's weight be the least? Options: Moon, Earth, Asteroid, Space

Back

Space

Front

Which is an example of mass?

Back

The amount of matter in an apple