Journey Into Space

A comet's tail is directed __________.

• away from the sun

• in all directions

• towards the sun

• towards Earth

During which month do the sun's rays hit more directly?

• Spring months

• Summer months

• Winter months

• Fall months

The part of the body that supports the head and neck is ______.

It contains the spine, ribs, and important organs.

• abdomen

• spine

• head

• trunk

The body part between the thorax and pelvis is ________.

• head

• abdomen

• spine

• trunk

The planet that has the largest volcano in the solar system is ________.

What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

The sun's glowing atmosphere is called _________.

• solar wind

• corona

• shinning

• flares

The dark and cooler areas that appear on the sun are _________.

• corona

• sunspots

• solar wind

• flares

Sudden releases of energy that are brighter and hotter than the rest are _______.

• hottie

• sunspots

• flares

• corona