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Fun In The Sun

Galactic Goodies

Crazy Comets

All AboutAsteroids

Planets & Pluto

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Fun In The Sun: 100Fun In The Sun: 100

Approximately how old is the sun?Approximately how old is the sun?

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These cool, darkened areas are located on the surface of the sun and have very strong magnetic

fields.

These cool, darkened areas are located on the surface of the sun and have very strong magnetic

fields.

Answer

What causes planets, asteroids, and other solar matter to orbit around

the sun?

What causes planets, asteroids, and other solar matter to orbit around

the sun?

Answer

What are the two elements that comprise the majority of the sun?What are the two elements that comprise the majority of the sun?

Name at least three of the six layers of the sun.

Answer

Planets & Pluto: 100Planets & Pluto: 100

This planet is both the largest and the brightest planet in the solar

system.

This planet is both the largest and the brightest planet in the solar

system.

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Which planet has the warmest temperature?

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What is the name of Pluto’s satellite?What is the name of Pluto’s satellite?

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Name the four layers of planet Earth.

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Name the eight planets in order by increasing distance from the sun

(closest to furthest).

Name the eight planets in order by increasing distance from the sun

(closest to furthest).

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All About Asteroids: 100All About Asteroids: 100

Name the largest asteroid.Name the largest asteroid.

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Asteroids are too small to be considered planets. Therefore, what are asteroids also called?

Answer

The majority of known asteroids, which are very dark, are classified

as what type?

The majority of known asteroids, which are very dark, are classified

as what type?

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Who identified the first asteroid in 1801?

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Most asteroids orbit along the “main asteroid belt.” Between what two planets does this main belt exist?

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Crazy Comets: 100Crazy Comets: 100

Approximately what is the length of the orbit of Halley’s Comet?

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Many scientists believe that “dead comets” become what?

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Comets that have orbital periods shorter than 200 years.

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When does a comet’s ion tail develop?

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Name three of the five components of a comet.

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Galactic Goodies: 100Galactic Goodies: 100

This galaxy encompasses the sun and its solar system. It also shares

its name with a delicious treat!

This galaxy encompasses the sun and its solar system. It also shares

its name with a delicious treat!

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This astronaut became the first person to walk on the moon in

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This occurs when a small meteoroid enters the earth’s atmosphere,

giving the appearance of a “shooting star.”

This occurs when a small meteoroid enters the earth’s atmosphere,

giving the appearance of a “shooting star.”

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Nothing can escape from this object because of its intensely strong

gravitational field.

Nothing can escape from this object because of its intensely strong

gravitational field.

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What does N.A.S.A. stand for?What does N.A.S.A. stand for?

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Over 4.5 Billion Years OldOver 4.5 Billion Years Old

Back to the Game Board!

SunspotsSunspots

Strong magnetic fieldsStrong magnetic fields

Hydrogen and Helium

CoreRadiative Zone

Convective ZonePhotosphere

ChromosphereCorona

CoreRadiative Zone

Convective ZonePhotosphere

ChromosphereCorona

JupiterJupiter

VenusVenus

CharonCharon

CrustMantle

Outer CoreInner Core

CrustMantle

Outer CoreInner Core

Planets & Pluto: 500Planets & Pluto: 500MercuryVenusEarthMars

JupiterSaturnUranus

Neptune

MercuryVenusEarthMars

JupiterSaturnUranus

Neptune

CeresCeres

Minor planetsMinor planets

C-TypeC-Type

Giuseppe PiazziGiuseppe Piazzi

Mars and JupiterMars and Jupiter

Seventy-six yearsSeventy-six years

AsteroidsAsteroids

Periodic cometsPeriodic comets

As the comet approaches

the sun

As the comet approaches

the sun

ComaNucleusIon Tail

Dust TailHydrogen Envelope

ComaNucleusIon Tail

Dust TailHydrogen Envelope

Milky WayMilky Way

Neil ArmstrongNeil Armstrong

MeteorMeteor

Black holeBlack hole

National Aeronautics and

Space Administration

National Aeronautics and

Space Administration

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