Who was the first animal to orbit the Earth?
Laika, the Russian space dog
On which planet was evidence of water found (besides Earth)?
Mars
The Earth's Moon is appr. how far away? a) 3,840,000 km. b) 384,000 km. c) 3,840 km.
b) 384,000 km
Which four planets are terrestrial?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
It takes ______ days for the Earth to orbit the sun.
365 days
NASA plans to send humans to which planet by 2028?
Mars
Which planet is furthest from the Sun in the Solar System?
Neptune
Which planet is the smallest in the Solar System?
Mercury
A planet spins or rotates on its centre point, also called its ___
axis
If planets and moons don't create their own light, why can we see them?
They reflect the light from stars such as the Sun.
Which planet has the most water in the Solar System?
Earth
What is a planet?
a large natural object that orbits around stars
Which is the largest planet in the Solar System?
Jupiter
What is a moon?
a natural rock object that orbits around a planet
In 1610, Galileo Galilei was the first to use a ____
telescope
What are the four gas giant planets?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
The Sun is a ____
star
Which planet is the hottest in the Solar System?
Venus