Solar System

Question 1

Galaxy

Answer 1

A huge system that includes gas, dust, stars, and objects that orbit the stars

Question 2

Milky Way

Answer 2

The galaxy our solar system is in, also a spiral shape

Question 3

Star

Answer 3

A huge ball of very hot, glowing matter that gives off energy

Question 4

Solar System

Answer 4

The planets, asteroids, and comets that orbit the sun, as well as the planets’ moons

Question 5

Inner Planets

Answer 5

The four rocky planets closest to the sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars)

Question 6

Outer Planets

Answer 6

The four large planets farthest from the sun that are made of ice and gases (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune)

Question 7

Orbit

Answer 7

The circular movement of an object, such as a planet or moon, around an object that can hold it in place with gravity, such as a sun or large planet

Question 8

Moon

Answer 8

a large, round piece of rock that revolves around a planet

Question 9

Asteroid

Answer 9

chunks of rock in space

Question 10

Comet

Answer 10

chunks of rock and ice that orbit the sun