3rd Grade Science - Space

Front

What do all the planets orbit around?

Back

The Sun

Front

True or False? The Earth is the center of the solar system.

Back

False

Front

How long does it take the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

One day

Front

True or False? Constellations are a group of planets.

Back

False

Front

How many known planets are there in our solar system?

Back

8

Front

What is the name of our galaxy?

Back

The Milky Way

Front

What is a star?

Back

A huge ball of hot gas that gives off light and heat.

Front

What is the closest planet to the Sun?

Back

Mercury

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter

Front

What do we call the path that planets take around the Sun?

Back

Orbit