Solar System HS ULS

Question 1

This is the craft that carries people into space.

Accepted Answer

Space Shuttle

Question 2

This is the imaginary line that goes through the center of a planet, which the planet turns on.

Accepted Answer

axis

Question 3

This is the imaginary line objects in space follow as they move around the sun.

Accepted Answer

orbit

Question 4

This is an object that moves around the Earth and takes pictures to help us learn about space.

Accepted Answer

Satellite

Question 5

This is a star in the center of the solar system that gives off heat and light.

Accepted Answer

Sun

Question 6

The sun is a

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star

Question 7

What planet has the strongest winds?

Accepted Answer

Neptune

Question 8

Which one of these is not a gas planet?

Accepted Answer

Mars

Question 9

This is a group of objects in space including the sun and everything around it.

Accepted Answer

Solar System

Question 10

What is the force that holds us down?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

Question 11

What is the center of the solar system?

Accepted Answer

sun

Question 12

This is a ball of extremely hot gas that gives off heat and light.

Accepted Answer

star

Question 13

How many rings does Saturn have?

Accepted Answer

7

Question 14

This is a person who travels into space.

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astronaut

Question 15

Atlantis is a

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space shuttle

Question 16

The planets move in a circular path. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

revolve

Question 17

This is an object in space that follows a path around the sun.

Accepted Answer

Planet

Question 18

This is everything that can be seen, touched and sensed above the Earth's atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

Universe

Question 19

What is the tool that makes far away objects look bigger?

Accepted Answer

telescope

Question 20

Which one is not a rocky planet?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

Question 21

This is the name of the galaxy we live in.

Accepted Answer

Milky way

Question 22

How many planets are in the solar system?

Accepted Answer

8

Question 23

This is a large piece of rock or metal flying in space.

Accepted Answer

asteroid

Question 24

Which planet is the hottest planet?

Accepted Answer

Venus

Question 25

What planet is no longer a planet?

Accepted Answer

Pluto

Question 26

Which one of these is not a rocky planet?

Accepted Answer

Saturn

Question 27

What is the object that moves around the earth that we see at night?

Accepted Answer

moon

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