6th grade Celestial Objects, Gravity, & Space 2020-2120

Front

What force keeps objects in our solar system orbiting our Sun?

Back

The gravitational force of the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What keeps moons from moving away from the planet?

Back

The gravitational attraction between the planet and the moon.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

Which instrument allows you to see better and farther into space?

Back

Telescope.

Front

Why does Jupiter have so many moons orbiting it?

Back

Because of Jupiter's gravitational pull.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object. Weight is the force of gravity on an object.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What is a celestial object?

Back

A celestial object is any natural object outside of Earth's atmosphere, such as stars, planets, moons, and asteroids.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

Back

Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and moons in orbit around planets.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What is a telescope used for?

Back

A telescope is used to observe distant celestial objects.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3