space Flashcards
1
Q
what is the 2 planets are either side to the asteroid belt
A
mars and jupiter
2
Q
what is a light year
A
a light year is how long it takes light to travel in a year
3
Q
what is an solar eclipse
A
a solar eclipse is when the moon comes between the sun and earth
4
Q
what is a lunar eclipse
A
a lunar eclipse is when a the earth comes between the sun and moon
5
Q
what is the order of the planets closet to furvest away from the sun
A
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
6
Q
how many planets are there in our solar system
A
8 planets
7
Q
what are the planets made of rock in our solar system
A
Mercury, Venus and Mars
8
Q
what are the planets in our solar system that are made of gas
A
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
