Astronomy Lesson 1

What is the name of America’s space agency?

• America National Space Station (ANSS)

• United States Space Station (USSS)

• Satellite Imaging (SI)

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

The moon revolves around Earth about once every________.

• day
• year
• week 
• month

Of the billions of stars in our galaxy, why is the Sun the only star in the galaxy that supplies energy to Earth?

• The Sun is the closest star.
• The Sun is the hottest star.
• The Sun is the biggest star.
• The Sun is the oldest star.

How many planets are in the solar system?

• 10
• 8
• 9
• 7

Which planet has the most moons?

• Jupiter
• Earth
• Saturn
• Mars

Which planets are the gaseous planets?

• Mercury, Mars, Neptune, and Uranus
• Earth, Venus, Jupiter, and Neptune
• Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter, and Earth
• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

• Earth
• Jupiter
• Mercury
• Venus

What is the hottest planet?

• Mercury
• Venus
• Earth
• Mars

Which is not true about our moon?

• No atmosphere
• Has Craters
• Has water
• Orbits the Earth

In 24 hours, the Earth _____________.

• Revolves
• Rotates