Astronomy

What does a light-year measure?

• the DISTANCE light travels in one year

• how much light is in one year

• the overall amount of sunshine on Earth

• the VOLUME of light

When 2 atoms combine to form a new atom it is known as

• fusion

• mass

• solar system

• gravity

Venus is known as:

• the 3rd planet from the sun

• the hottest planet in our solar system

• being able to support life

• its vast oceans

Our universe is mainly made up of :

• stars

• galaxies

• empty space

• planets

Which statement is true about a light-year?

• It measures time.

• It is used to measure the solar system.

• It measures weather.

• It measures distance.

Choose ALL traits that apply to the outer planets.

• HUGE

• made of gas

• cold

• far apart

• far from the sun

Choose ALL traits that apply to the Inner Planets.

• made of rock

• COLD

• warm

• small

• close together

What constellation is Polaris a part of?

• The Big Dipper

• The Little Dipper

• Orion's Belt

• Capricorn

What force keeps the solar system together?

• Gravity

• Quasars

• Empty Space

• Aliens

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What is our galaxy’s name?

• Polaris

• Alpha Centauri

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2