The Solar SystemChapter 16

The Sun

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The Sun questions follow

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The Sun question for 10 points

What is the Sun and what is it made of?

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A star made of a hot ball of fiery gases called plasma for 10 points

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The Sun question for 20 points

How is energy released from the center of the Sun?

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It is so hot at the center of the Sun that gas particles that have a positive charge collide and join. This releases a lot of energy for 20 points

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The Sun question for 30 points

What is the temperature on the surface of the Sun?

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The temperature is 5,500 degrees Celsius for 30 points

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The Sun question for 40 points

How big is the Sun?

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It is 109 times wider than the Earth and wider than 15,000,000 football fields wide. It can hold 1 million Earths inside it for 40 points

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The Sun question for 50 points

Explain why many stars look like pinpoints of light while the Sun seems very big and bright.

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The other stars in the sky look like pinpoints of light because they are so far away. The Sun seems big and bright because it is so close to Earth compared to the other stars. for 50 points

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The Solar System questions follow

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The Solar System Question for 10 points

Name the Inner Planets in order from the Sun

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars for 10 points

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The Solar System for 20 points

Name the Outer Planets in order from the Sun.

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus Neptune, and Pluto for 20 points

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The Solar System question for 30 points

What makes up the Solar System?

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The Sun, the Planets and their moons, and other objects that orbit the Sun make up our Solar System for 30 points

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The Solar System question for 40 points

What is an asteroid and where is the Asteroid belt located?

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An asteroid is a chunk of rock that orbits the Sun. The asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter for 40 points

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The Solar System Question for 50 points

What holds the nine planets in their orbits?

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The Sun’s gravity holds the planets in place for 50 points

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Inner Planets questions follow

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Inner Planets question for 10 points

Why is Mercury very dry and hot?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun for 10 points

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Inner Planet question for 20 points

Which planet is an inner planet with two moons. It has a reddish orange rocky surface?

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Mars for 20 points

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Inner Planet question for 30 points

Which inner planet has the shortest day?

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Earth for 30 points

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Inner Planet question for 40 points

Which inner planet has volcanoes and wide lava fields ?

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Venus for 40 points

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Inner Planets question for 50 points

What are three features that make the variety of living things on Earth possible?

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The atmosphere, mild temperatures and liquid water for 50 points

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Outer Planet question for 10 points

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

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A huge storm on Jupiter for 10 points

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Outer Planet question for 20 points

What are 4 out of 5 outer planets made of?

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They are made out of gas and are called “Gas Giants” for 20 points

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How is Pluto different than the other Outer planets?

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Pluto is made out of rock and does not have rings for 30 points

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How many moons does Uranus have?

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Uranus has 26 moons 40 points

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Outer Planets for 50 points

How long is a day on Neptune?

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16 hours for 50 points

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Double or Nothing question for 20 points

How long does it take Pluto to orbit the Sun one time?

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248 years for 20 points

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Double or Nothing question for 40 points

What is the name of the planet - like object that scientist discovered in 2004?

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Sedna for 40 points

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Double or Nothing question for 60 points

What are Saturn’s rings made of?

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Chunks of ice and rock for 60 points

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What is the hottest place in the United States?

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Death Valley, California for 80 points

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How much of the Sun’s light does the atmosphere absorb?

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About one fifth for 100 points

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