Space #1 ☄️

Question 1

What is the difference between a planet and a star?

Answer 1

Planets are celestial bodies that orbit around stars while stars are celestial bodies that emit light and heat.

Question 2

Name all the planets in our solar system:

Answer 2

My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Noses.

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Question 3

Why do astronauts wear spacesuits?

Answer 3

Astronauts wear spacesuits to protect themselves from extreme temperatures, pressure, and radiation, and to maintain a breathable atmosphere.

Question 4

How fast does the International Space Station travel?

Answer 4

The International Space Station orbits the Earth at a speed of approximately 17,500 miles per hour.

Question 5

What is a black hole?

Answer 5

A black hole is a region of space with an extremely strong gravitational pull that nothing can escape from, not even light.

Question 6

Is there life on other planets?

Answer 6

There is currently no proven evidence of extraterrestrial life, but scientists continue to search for signs of life beyond Earth.

Question 7

How long does it take to travel to Mars?

Answer 7

It takes anywhere from 150 to 300 days to travel from Earth to Mars, depending on the alignment of the two planets at the time of departure.

Question 8

Why does the moon have phases?

Answer 8

The moon has phases because as it orbits around the Earth, the amount of sunlight reflecting off it changes based on its position relative to the Earth and the Sun.
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Question 9

How many Planets are in the solar system?

Answer 9

8

Question 10

What is dark matter and why can’t we see it?

Answer 10

Dark matter is a mysterious substance that makes up approximately 85% of the matter in the universe. We can’t see it because it doesn’t interact with light.

Question 11

How do black holes work?

Answer 11

A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing can escape it, not even light! It is like a giant cosmic vacuum cleaner that sucks in everything around it.

Question 12

Fun Question: What is a wormhole?

Answer 12

A wormhole is a theoretical shortcut through space-time that connects two distant points in the universe. Think of it like a cosmic tunnel that could allow you to travel vast distances across the universe in an instant!

Question 13

What happens when a star dies?

Answer 13

When a star runs out of fuel, it goes through a dramatic explosion called a supernova. Depending on the mass of the star, it can either turn into a neutron star or a black hole.

Question 14

What are black holes made from?

Answer 14

A star that had enough! A star that explodes usually ends up making a black hole.

Question 15

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Answer 15

Jupiter

Boys go to Jupiter to get more stupider. That is why the planet is the biggest, it needs to hold all those stupid teenage boys!

Question 16

What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

Answer 16

Mercury

Question 17

What is a comet?

Answer 17

A comet is a small, icy, dusty object that orbits around the sun.

Question 18

What is a black hole?

Answer 18

A black hole is an area in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.

Question 19

What is a supernova?

Answer 19

A supernova is a powerful explosion that occurs when a star runs out of fuel.

Question 20

What is a galaxy?

Answer 20

A galaxy is a large group of stars, gas, and dust that are held together by gravity.

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Question 21

What is the name of our galaxy?

Answer 21

The Milky Way.

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Question 22

What is an asteroid?

Answer 22

An asteroid is a small rocky object that orbits the sun.

Question 23

What is a celestial body?

Answer 23

Anything that orbits earth

Question 24

How many planets in our solar system have rings?

Answer 24

4

Question 25

What is the Kuiper Belt?

Answer 25

The Kuiper Belt is a region of space beyond Neptune that is home to many small, icy objects.

Question 26

What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

Answer 26

A meteor is a streak of light caused by a small piece of rocky or metallic material burning up in Earth’s atmosphere, while a meteorite is a piece of that material that survives the trip through the atmosphere and lands on the ground.

Question 27

Why do stars twinkle?

Answer 27

Stars twinkle because their light is passing through Earth’s atmosphere, which causes the light to bend and scatter, creating the twinkling effect.

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Stars may twinkle in the night,
But they’re always shining bright.
The reason why this twinkling occurs,
Is due to Earth’s atmosphere, that’s for sure.

The twinkling is caused by air,
That bends and wavers without a care.
The light from stars gets tossed and turned,
Which makes them shimmer, as we have learned.

So when you look up in the sky,
And see those stars twinkling by,
Remember it’s just our own air,
That makes them dance and seem so rare.

Stars may twinkle, but they’re still true,
And always there to shine for you.

Question 28

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

Answer 28

The Great Red Spot on Jupiter is a giant storm that has been swirling on the planet’s surface for at least 350 years.

Question 29

How do we know what the surface of Mars looks like?

Answer 29

We have sent rovers and orbiters to Mars that have taken images and collected data about the planet’s surface.

Question 30

Can you hear sound in space?

Answer 30

No, because there is no air in space for sound waves to travel through. So, in space, no one can hear you scream.

Question 31

What are the Northern Lights?

Answer 31

A natural light show that occurs when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in the Earth’s atmosphere, creating colorful dancing lights in the sky.