Solar System

What scientific instrument can you use to look at stars, planets or the moon?

• microscope

• speedometer

• telescope

• barometer

What information does a star's color give us?

• temperature

• size

• rotation

• distance from the earth

Which phase of the moon do we see if it is fully lit?

• New

• First Quarter

• Waxing Gibbous

• Full

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

• a minute

• a day

• a month

• a year

How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun?

• a day

• a minute

• a month

• a year

Approximately how often do we have a full moon?

• once a week

• once a year

• once a month

• once a season

Which planets are considered the gas giants?

• the Milky Way

• the Sun and Mars

• comets

• the outer planets

What do the inner planets have in common?

• They are made of gases

• They are larger compared to the other planets

• They have many moons

• They are smaller compared to the other planets

What separates the inner planets from the outer planets?

• Comets

• Earth

• An astroid belt

• Venus

How are stars and planets similar?

• Stars move, but planets are stationary

• Both stars and planets move

• It's easier to see planets than stars because planets glow with heat

• Stars are the brightest objects in the night sky