What is explosion of a star called?
A Supernova
What is a large cloud of dust and gas in space is called?
Solar Nebula
What is the name of the Sky father according to the Maori Creation story?
Ranginui
According to the Māori Creation story, what is the name of the earth mother?
Papatuanuku
What pulls particles to the center of a planet?
Gravity
What was the first star formed in the solar system?
Sun
When a proto-planet crashed into earth, what did the broken parts of earth form?
Moon
How did water reach earth?
Asteroids melted
What is the process of plants converting light and carbon dioxide into oxygen called?
photosynthesis
How old is the earth?
4.6 Billion years
What was the first living organism on earth?
Bacteria
Who was the fiercest of all brothers in the Maori Creation story?
Tūmatauenga
Who is the god of cultivated food?
Rongomātāne
Which planet is named after the Roman god of war?
Mars
Planet Venus is named after a Roman deity. What was she the deity of?
Goddess of Love
What is the smallest planet and closest to the sun?
Mercury
