Space Pt.1

Front

What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

Back

The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy.

Front

What is the star at the center of our solar system?

Back

The star at the center of our solar system is the Sun.

Front

What is the imaginary line that Earth rotates around?

Back

The imaginary line that Earth rotates around is called the axis.

Front

What tool does a scientist use to study space?

Back

A scientist uses a telescope to study space.

Front

What do we call a group of stars that form a recognizable shape?

Back

A group of stars that form a recognizable shape is called a constellation.

Front

What is the name of our galaxy?

Back

Our galaxy is called the Milky Way.

Front

What is the closest star to Earth?

Back

The closest star to Earth is Proxima Centauri.

Front

What is a solar system?

Back

A solar system is a collection of planets and other celestial bodies that orbit a star.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.

Front

What is the term for a planet's path around the sun?

Back

A planet's path around the sun is called an orbit.