Solar System, Stars, Navigation

Front

What are the inner planets made of?

Back

The inner planets are more dense and made of rocks and metals.

Front

List the inner planets in order from closest to the sun.

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

Front

Which tool was not used by early sailors?

Back

GPS.

Front

Do stars, like our sun, make their own light?

Back

True.

Front

Do people in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres see the same constellations?

Back

False.

Front

What are the outer planets primarily made of?

Back

The outer planets are mostly made of gases.

Front

Name the four outer planets in our solar system.

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

Front

What is a constellation?

Back

A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern.

Front

What is the purpose of a compass in navigation?

Back

A compass helps sailors determine direction.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.