Solar System Jeopardy
Scientists have proven that the Big Bang actually happened.
Scientists have proven that the Big Bang actually happened.
False- it is a theory, which means it has not been proven.
The Big Bang occurred around 5,000 years ago.
The Big Bang occurred around 5,000 years ago.
False- It occurred around 14 billion years ago.
Everything that existed at the time of the Big Bang was squeezed into an extremely dense speck.
Everything that existed at the time of the Big Bang was squeezed into an extremely dense speck.
True
After the Big Bang, particles in space began to join together because of gravity, and swirl around forming stars and planets.
After the Big Bang, particles in space began to join together because of gravity, and swirl around forming stars and planets.
True
Everything in the universe expanded away from each other after the Big Bang, but now the universe remains the same size and shape.
Everything in the universe expanded away from each other after the Big Bang, but now the universe remains the same size and shape.
False- The universe continues to expand.
I have a tail as I approach the sun.
I have a tail as I approach the sun.
Comet
I travel in a belt between Mars and Jupiter.
I travel in a belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Asteroid
People call me a shooting star, because I leave a streak of light as I burn up in Earth's atmosphere.
People call me a shooting star, because I leave a streak of light as I burn up in Earth's atmosphere.
Meteor
I sometimes reach the earth without fully burning.
I sometimes reach the earth without fully burning.
Meteor(ite)
I have an elliptical orbit.
I have an elliptical orbit.
Comet
What are three things the sun gives us?
What are three things the sun gives us?
Light, heat and gravity
What do we call huge 'Star Cities' made up of billions of stars?
What do we call huge 'Star Cities' made up of billions of stars?
Galaxies
What is the term for a star that explodes and dies?
What is the term for a star that explodes and dies?
Supernova
Once a star dies, it leaves behind an area called a __________, with gravity so great that not even light can escape it.
Once a star dies, it leaves behind an area called a __________, with gravity so great that not even light can escape it.
Black Hole
What two gases make up stars?
What two gases make up stars?
Hydrogen and Helium
I am the least dense planet (in fact, I could float in water!) and I have rings.
I am the least dense planet (in fact, I could float in water!) and I have rings.
Saturn
Usually the brightest, non-star object in our sky, it has violent storms.
Usually the brightest, non-star object in our sky, it has violent storms.
Venus
Known as the red planet because of its brightly colored soil.
Known as the red planet because of its brightly colored soil.
Mars
Violent hurricanes, this is the last of the outer planets
Violent hurricanes, this is the last of the outer planets
Neptune
The largest planet, its Great Red Spot is a persistent storm
The largest planet, its Great Red Spot is a persistent storm
Jupiter
Which was the first culture to create the rocket?
Which was the first culture to create the rocket?
The Chinese
What is a satellite?
What is a satellite?
An object that orbits another object.
This satellite serves as a laboratory for astronauts to conduct experiments and gather information.
This satellite serves as a laboratory for astronauts to conduct experiments and gather information.
The International Space Station
An unmanned, unpiloted spacecraft carrying instruments intended for use in exploration of outer space or other celestial bodies is a __________.
An unmanned, unpiloted spacecraft carrying instruments intended for use in exploration of outer space or other celestial bodies is a __________.
Probe
What does an astronaut's suit have to help keep the astronaut cool?
What does an astronaut's suit have to help keep the astronaut cool?
Tubes filled with water
Name four types of artificial satellites.
Name four types of artificial satellites.
Communication, Navigation, Weather, Earth Observing, Scientific Research, Military
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