Space (STAAR released questions)

Front

What direction should a window face in Texas to see the sunset?

Back

West

Front

Which planet is known for its prominent rings?

Back

Saturn

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is an asteroid?

Back

A large body of rock that is too small to be a planet.

Front

Where is the asteroid belt located in our solar system?

Back

Between Mars and Jupiter.

Front

Which planet is closest to the asteroid belt?

Back

Jupiter

Front

What does the rotation of the Earth cause?

Back

The cycle of day and night.

Front

What is the main reason we have seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.

Front

What is the term for the path that a planet takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit.