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Domain #6 - Astronomy

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  • The _______ is everything in space taken together, including planets, stars, and space itself.
    Universe!
  • When the moon is getting bigger, it is called _______.
    Waxing
  • True or False, The moon creates its own light.
    False!
  • When the moon is getting smaller, it is called _______.
    Waning
  • True or False - The moon is the source of light and heat for the whole solar system.
    False!
  • True or False - Earth is the only planet with enough water and oxygen to support life.
    True!
  • True or False - The moon is in the Earth's atmosphere.
    False!
  • The study of space is called _______.
    Astronomy!
  • A group of stars in the night sky that seem to form specific shapes are called ______.
    Constellations!
  • How long does it take for the moon to rotate around the Earth?
    27 days or 1 month
  • When the sun is going down it is called ______.
    sunset
  • The inner planets are made of _____.
    Rock!
  • When the sun is coming up it is called _______.
    sunrise
  • True or False - The sun is the biggest star.
    False!
  • True or False - Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.
    True!
  • The moon is a big cold _______.
    rock!
  • True or False - The moon has 4 main phases (new, crescent, half, and full).
    True!
  • Objects found in space are called ________.
    Celestial Bodies!
  • What is the name of the North star?
    Polaris!
  • The outer planets are made of ______.
    Gas!
  • True or False - Saturn has rings around it.
    True!
  • True or False - Neptune is the largest planet and has a big red spot, which is a storm.
    False!
  • What is the bubble of air around Earth called?
    Atmosphere!
  • How long does it take for the Earth to rotate around the sun?
    365 Days or 1 year
  • What is the sun made of?
    Really hot gas!
  • What makes the moon shine?
    The sun!
  • What is Earth's sister planet?
    Venus!
  • True or False - The sun revolves around the Earth.
    False!
  • What is a shooting star?
    A meteor!
  • True or False - The moon never changes shape. It is always round.
    True!
  • A scientist who studies outer space is called an _______.
    Astronomer!
  • How many planets orbit the sun?
    8!
  • True or False - The sun is a star.
    True!
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