Exploring the Solar System Concepts

Kate Hren, an emerging tech librarian, introduces a video series featuring crafts and STEM projects. The first project involves creating a to-scale map of the solar system using simple materials. The video guides viewers through mapping the planets, explaining astronomical units, and discussing the vastness of the solar system, including the Oort Cloud. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe for more content.

What is the main focus of Kate Hren's video series?

• Cooking recipes

• Fun crafts and STEM projects

• Historical documentaries

• Travel vlogs

What materials are needed to create the solar system map?

• Computer and printer

• Clay and sculpting tools

• Markers and a long piece of paper

• Paint and canvas

Which planet's orbit is at the midway point of the solar system map?

• Uranus

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Neptune

What is the significance of the asteroid belt in the solar system?

• It is a remnant of a giant accretion disk

• It is a region of comets

• It is the largest planet

• It is the closest star to the Sun

Which planet is closest to the Sun on the map?

• Venus

• Mercury

• Mars

• Earth

What is an astronomical unit?

• The distance from Mars to Jupiter

• The distance from Earth to the Sun

• The distance from the Sun to Pluto

• The distance from Earth to the Moon

How far is Pluto from the Sun in astronomical units?

• 30 AU

• 40 AU

• 20 AU

• 10 AU

What is the Oort Cloud?

• A distant galaxy

• A region of rocky planets

• A cloud of icy objects where comets originate

• A belt of asteroids

How far does the Oort Cloud extend in astronomical units?

• 10,000 to 20,000 AU

• 200,000 to 300,000 AU

• 50,000 to 100,000 AU

• 100,000 to 200,000 AU

What is the outermost edge of our solar system?

• The Asteroid Belt

• The Kuiper Belt

• The Milky Way

• The Oort Cloud