Space

Question 1

The Sun appears larger than any other star in the sky because...

Accepted Answer

The Sun is the closest star.

Question 2

What planet has rings around it and is the second largest planet in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

Saturn

Question 3

Which of the following is a correct description of the motions of the Earth, Sun and Moon?

Accepted Answer

The Earth orbits around the Sun

Question 4

The Sun orbits around the Earth

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Which planet is tilted sideways and is the seventh planet from the sun?

Accepted Answer

Uranus

Question 6

Looking at the diagram, which describes the orbits of the sun, earth and moon best?

Accepted Answer

The Earth orbits around the Sun, the Moon orbits the Earth

Question 7

Describe the Sun...

Accepted Answer

The Sun is a hot ball of glowing gases.

Question 8

What are the four planets that are the farthest from the sun (in order)?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Question 9

What 4 planets are considered the "gas giants" of our solar system?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Question 10

Which planet is farther from the Sun than Earth, but closer than Jupiter?

Accepted Answer

Mars

Question 11

We see day and night because the Earth rotates on its axis

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Where is the asteroid belt located in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

Between Mars and Jupiter

Question 13

Which planet is the 6th planet from the sun?

Accepted Answer

Saturn

Question 14

Which two planets are closest to the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Mercury and Venus

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