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WorksheetsSky Science Definitions
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A group of planets that orbits a star is called:
a)
A galaxy
b)
A universe
c)
A solar system
d)
A constellation
2.
A large space rock that floats around in space. Can be found in the belt between the terrestrial and gaseous planets.
a)
A meteorite
b)
An Asteroid
c)
A comet
d)
A satellite
3.
A rotating group of stars and planets, such as the Milky Way, or Andromeda.
a)
A solar system
b)
A constellation
c)
A galaxy
d)
A universe
4.
A group of stars that form a picture if you really squint at it and use your imagination
a)
A constellation
b)
A galaxy
c)
A universe
d)
A solar system
5.
A circular path around a planet or a star.
a)
Light Year
b)
Trajectory
c)
Rotation
d)
Orbit
6.
The distance light can travel in 365 days. This is a measure of speed, similar to km per hour, but WAY WAY WAY FASTER!
a)
Warp Drive
b)
A light year
c)
A light month
d)
A space year
7.
The layer of gas and oxygen that surrounds the Earth and is held there by gravity.
a)
Orbit
b)
Satellite
c)
Atmosphere
d)
Pollution
8.
An object that orbits a planet. Example. The moon.
a)
Satellite
b)
Comet
c)
Asteroid
9.
A shooting star that enters our atmosphere.
a)
A comet
b)
An asteroid
c)
A meteor
d)
A meteorite
10.
A giant ball of ice and dust that comes from outer space. It appears to have a tail as it gets closer to the sun.
a)
A meteorite
b)
A satellite
c)
A comet
d)
An asteroid
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