Scale and Size of our Solar System

Question 1

__________ is the branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.

Accepted Answer

Astronomy

Question 2

Name this planet

Accepted Answer

Earth

Question 3

Challenge Question: What do scientists think is beyond Pluto, but still in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

The Kuiper Belt, Another planet (Planet X, or Planet 9)

Question 4

Our solar system is the only one in the universe.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 5

How many "true" planets are in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

8

Question 6

Name this planet

Accepted Answer

Saturn

Question 7

Which has a larger distance... between Earth and Mars or between Saturn and Uranus?

Accepted Answer

Saturn and Uranus

Question 8

What would scientists need to consider when planning missions in our solar systems?

Accepted Answer

fuel/energy sources for the vehicle, if humans are traveling-food, water, O2, if the material can make it through the extreme temperatures

Question 9

Name this object

Accepted Answer

Sun

Question 10

The unit of measure, which represents the distance from Earth to the Sun

Accepted Answer

astronomical unit

Question 11

What lies in the space between Mars and Jupiter?

Accepted Answer

asteroids

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