Earth in Space and Time Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the star that sustains life on Earth?
A
the Sun
2
Q
What is the name of the galaxy you live in?
A
Milky Way
3
Q
Everything that exists in space is called the ________.
A
universe
4
Q
An object made of rock, ice, dust, and gas that revolves around the sun.
A
comet
5
Q
An object that is found in the solar system, orbits the sun, and is much smaller than a planet.
A
asteroid
6
Q
A large body in space that orbits a star and does not produce its own light.
A
planet
