planets Crossword Puzzles
Space 2021-01-03
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- Shape of the Moon from the Earth when it is in different positions reflecting different amounts of light from the sun.
- Planets that orbit a star outside of our Solar System.
- The time it takes for a planet to complete one full rotation on its axis.
- A moon in orbit around a planet.
- A collection of stars that make a pattern in the sky.
- A model of the Solar System with the Sun at the centre.
- The length of time a planet takes to orbit a star.
- The imaginary line which a planet spins on.
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- The distance light travels in a year.
- Changes in temperature during the year as the Earth orbits the Sun
- Path taken by one object moving around another larger object.
- Collection of stars held together by gravity.
- A model of the Solar System with the Earth at the centre.
- A manmade spacecraft.
- Lump of rock orbiting the Sun left over from when the Solar System was formed.
- Any large body that orbits a star in a Solar System.
- The Sun and the planets and other bodies in orbit around it.
17 Clues: A manmade spacecraft. • A moon in orbit around a planet. • The distance light travels in a year. • The imaginary line which a planet spins on. • Collection of stars held together by gravity. • The length of time a planet takes to orbit a star. • Any large body that orbits a star in a Solar System. • A collection of stars that make a pattern in the sky. • ...
Earth and Space Crossword Puzzle 2020-06-04
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- this is a high mass star that's core has survived its supernova
- – This the planets farthest away from the sun (excluding Pluto) and is the smaller of the two gas planets
- The most famous of the astronomical phenomena called polar lights.
- – This is the first planet found with the aid of a telescope. It is also the bigger of the two gas planets
- The distance that light travels in one year, a unit of "measurement".
- An icy, “snowball” is space that is made up of frozen gases, rock and dust that orbit the Sun
- The theory that we believe created the universe and everything in it.
- A fragment of rock or iron from outer space, can be small or big.
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- A system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter that is bound by gravity.
- This is a star after they have exhausted their nuclear fuel. This star was once a red giant but has not cooled down yet
- – this is a dying star in the last stages of stellar evolution. Our sun will turn into one after a few billion years, expanding and engulfing the inner planets.
- The system that our planet, with many others, resides in.
- A planet close to earth named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty.
- This occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth are aligned. The Moon casts a shadow that partially blocks sunlight.
14 Clues: The system that our planet, with many others, resides in. • this is a high mass star that's core has survived its supernova • A fragment of rock or iron from outer space, can be small or big. • The most famous of the astronomical phenomena called polar lights. • The distance that light travels in one year, a unit of "measurement". • ...
Space 2023-06-29
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- A large system of stars, planets, and other celestial objects bound together by gravity, forming a beautiful and vast cosmic entity.
- A scientist who studies celestial objects such as stars, planets, and galaxies, and investigates the mysteries of the universe.
- System A system that includes a star, such as the Sun, and the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that orbit around it.
- An object that orbits a planet or a star, often used for communication, navigation, or scientific observation from space.
- The force that pulls objects towards each other, keeping planets in orbit around stars and giving weight to objects on Earth.
- A vehicle designed to travel in space, allowing astronauts to explore and conduct experiments beyond the Earth's atmosphere.
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- A large celestial body that orbits a star and reflects light, capable of supporting life like our own planet Earth.
- A glowing ball of gas in space that emits light and heat, often seen as tiny dots in the night sky.
- The path followed by an object, such as a planet or a satellite, as it revolves around another object in space.
- A celestial object made of ice, dust, and gas that orbits the Sun, often characterized by a glowing tail when it gets closer to the Sun.
- A device that magnifies and enhances our view of objects in space, allowing us to see distant stars, planets, and galaxies.
- A person who travels into space to explore and conduct scientific research, often wearing a spacesuit and traveling in a spacecraft.
12 Clues: A glowing ball of gas in space that emits light and heat, often seen as tiny dots in the night sky. • The path followed by an object, such as a planet or a satellite, as it revolves around another object in space. • A large celestial body that orbits a star and reflects light, capable of supporting life like our own planet Earth. • ...
Semester 1 review Puzzle 2 2015-12-09
Across
- Typhoon is another name for a _______________.
- The subarctic climate is often called __________ climate.
- The first modern astronomer to propose a Sun-centered universe was ____________.
- This scientist was the first to use the telescope in astronomy.
- stream Fastest moving currents of air found near the top of the troposphere is called _______.
- On a weather map, ____________ fronts are shown by line with triangular points on one side.
- The humid subtropical climate dominates the __________United Sates.
- ___________ has the steepest pressure gradient.
- of the discoveries which led to the modern view of the solar system was that the orbits of the planets are __________.
- The _________ sides of mountains are often wet.
- This scientist determined the nature of the forces that kept the planets in their orbits.
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- Three laws of planetary motion was discovered by ______________.
- The Technical name for high pressure center.
- This air mass often originates as a different air mass in Siberia and is subsequently altered.
- The two types of dry (B) climates are desert and _______.
- The apparent westward drift of the planets as compared to the background stars is called __________.
- An air mass from the Gulf of Mexico is labeled _____________.
- Type of breeze which originates during the day and flows toward the land.
- rainforest The most luxuriant vegetation in any climatic realm is the __________.
- The Koppen climate classification recognizes ___________ principal climate groups.
- A ______ air mass is warm and dry.
21 Clues: A ______ air mass is warm and dry. • The Technical name for high pressure center. • Typhoon is another name for a _______________. • ___________ has the steepest pressure gradient. • The _________ sides of mountains are often wet. • The subarctic climate is often called __________ climate. • The two types of dry (B) climates are desert and _______. • ...
Astronomy #1 2016-02-28
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- The time it takes the Earth to revolve is a __.
- Figured out that gravity holds the planets in orbits.
- One light year is about 6 __ miles.
- A huge number of stars orbiting together.
- The Earth is a sphere orbiting a star. a.k.a. a ________
- Said the heavens must be perfect circles because they were made by the gods.
- The plane of the solar system.
- A bunch of galaxies.
- A bunch of local groups.
- All of the super clusters together.
- One galactic year is about 230 __ Earth years.
- Apollonius came up with a solution for retrograde motion. __ within circles.
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- The time it takes the Earth to rotate is a __.
- The average distance from the Earth to the Sun.
- Reinvented a model of the universe with the Sun in the center.
- Made an observatory to collect as much data on the visible universe as possible.
- Used the telescope to definitively show the Earth is NOT the center of the universe.
- Discovered that the planets orbit in ellipses, not circles.
- The North Star.
- The distance light can travel in a year.
- Used math to show the Earth is likely a sphere.
- A star with planets around it.
- First to discover that there are other galaxies.
- Created the complete Earth-centered model of the universe.
24 Clues: The North Star. • A bunch of galaxies. • A bunch of local groups. • The plane of the solar system. • A star with planets around it. • One light year is about 6 __ miles. • All of the super clusters together. • The distance light can travel in a year. • A huge number of stars orbiting together. • The time it takes the Earth to rotate is a __. • ...
Our Solar System 2025-08-22
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- The planet with a day longer than its year and the hottest surface temperature.
- The “Red Planet” with dust storms and volcanoes.
- An object that orbits a planet.
- The planet tilted on its side.
- The tendency of an object to resist a change in motion.
- The cold planet with extreme winds up to 1,200 mph.
- An icy body that develops a tail when near the Sun.
- Small bodies that clumped together to eventually form planets.
- Shift in light showing galaxies are moving away (evidence universe is expanding).
- The force that keeps planets and moons in orbit.
- The only planet known to support life.
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- The speed needed to break free from gravity.
- How the nebula became a rotating disk.
- The process of particles sticking together to form larger bodies.
- The planet with the largest ring system.
- The process that powers stars, combining hydrogen into helium.
- The shape of most planetary orbits.
- The largest planet with the Great Red Spot.
- The nebula began doing this as it contracted.
- First step of solar system formation when gravity pulls matter inward.
- A large collection of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
- A large cloud of gas and dust where stars and planets form.
- The smallest and closest planet to the Sun.
- A rocky object, often found between Mars and Jupiter.
24 Clues: The planet tilted on its side. • An object that orbits a planet. • The shape of most planetary orbits. • How the nebula became a rotating disk. • The only planet known to support life. • The planet with the largest ring system. • The largest planet with the Great Red Spot. • The smallest and closest planet to the Sun. • The speed needed to break free from gravity. • ...
Science 2019-02-08
10 Clues: Ph of 1-6 • Biggest star • Keeps planets in orbit • Naturally occurring acid • One of the dwarf planets • Third planet from the Sun • Used to neutralise indigestion • Has a ph of 7 (neutral)in body • Burns through skin and substances • Found in household cleaning products
The Planets 2015-05-27
10 Clues: People live on it. • Spins on its side. • Closest to the sun. • The biggest planet. • Known for its rings. • Where the planets live. • Known as the red planet. • Furthest away from the sun. • The planets orbit around it. • Has lots of craters and volcanos.
The Planets Crossword 2023-11-11
10 Clues: Our homeworld. • The Red Planet. • The swiftest planet. • King of the planets. • The original ice giant. • Jewel of the solar system. • A small world with a big heart. • Earth's superheated twin sister. • Planets beyond the solar system. • The farthest planet in the solar system.
El sistema Solar (Do not use articles) 2022-04-13
Science Project 2025-03-19
Across
- band of light as in a rainbow
- system 7 planets
- can see planets through this
- unit distance between earth and sun
- loose balls of ice and rock, have narrow orbits
- radiation energy which travels in waves
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- rocky bodies, orbits around mars
- smaller than asteroids, chunk of rock
- biggest thing in the solar system
- has many phases, one is a waxing cresent
- distance between crest of one wave and other wave
- round, orbits sun
- light is the light you can see
13 Clues: round, orbits sun • system 7 planets • can see planets through this • band of light as in a rainbow • light is the light you can see • rocky bodies, orbits around mars • biggest thing in the solar system • smaller than asteroids, chunk of rock • has many phases, one is a waxing cresent • unit distance between earth and sun • radiation energy which travels in waves • ...
Plural Words 2023-06-15
Discovering Mars Spelling 1 2022-02-22
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- the take-over of a place by force
- unusually large
- the widest part of a circle
- the points on which a planet rotates
- something that is shaped like a ball
- the area nearby
- device used to view things that are far away
- the lowest or bottom part of something
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- scientist who study the sun, stars, planets
- hollow areas or holes, shaped like a bowl
- enormous or extremely large
- the sun, planets, and other bodies that orbit
- a hole shaped like a bowl
13 Clues: unusually large • the area nearby • a hole shaped like a bowl • enormous or extremely large • the widest part of a circle • the take-over of a place by force • the points on which a planet rotates • something that is shaped like a ball • the lowest or bottom part of something • hollow areas or holes, shaped like a bowl • scientist who study the sun, stars, planets • ...
Gr 8 Science (2) 2023-06-08
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- The build up of DDT in an animals body
- Like poles of magnets
- The build up of DDT in an apex predators body
- An inert metal
- A subatomic partical found in the nucleus of an atom
- Limewater is used to test for this gas
- The temperature is lower after the reaction
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- A negatively charged subatomic particle
- Ecosystems contain many different ...
- Energy is given off into the environment
- Speed x Time
- Stars, Planets, Planets and Gas
- Changing the speed and direction of light
13 Clues: Speed x Time • An inert metal • Like poles of magnets • Stars, Planets, Planets and Gas • Ecosystems contain many different ... • The build up of DDT in an animals body • Limewater is used to test for this gas • A negatively charged subatomic particle • Energy is given off into the environment • Changing the speed and direction of light • ...
Planets and what not 2025-03-10
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- seventh planet, named after the god of the sea
- planet with a red eye
- planet with most life
- type of eclipse when the moon disappears
- planet that rolls through space
- type of eclipse when the sun disappears
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- best looking rings
- planets spin around their axis
- source of light, heat, life
- biggest planet
- planets revolve around a bigger object
- this looks like a red star in the night sky
- atmosphere burned off because it was too close to the sun
- hottest planet
14 Clues: biggest planet • hottest planet • best looking rings • planet with a red eye • planet with most life • source of light, heat, life • planets spin around their axis • planet that rolls through space • planets revolve around a bigger object • type of eclipse when the sun disappears • type of eclipse when the moon disappears • this looks like a red star in the night sky • ...
science definitions 2021-07-27
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- a small rocky body orbiting the sun
- a fixed luminous point in the night sky
- a small body of matter that enters the earths atmosphere
- the star which all the planets orbit
- a spot that appears from time to time on the suns surface
- a system of millions/ billions of stars together with gas and dust
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- a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit round a star.
- a piece of rock or metal that has fallen to the earths suface
- a celestial object consisting of ice, and dust
- the curved path of an object around a star, moon or other planet
- the natural satellite of the earth
- an artificial body placed in the solar system to orbit around earth, moon or other planets and collect information on the other planets
12 Clues: the natural satellite of the earth • a small rocky body orbiting the sun • the star which all the planets orbit • a fixed luminous point in the night sky • a celestial object consisting of ice, and dust • a small body of matter that enters the earths atmosphere • a spot that appears from time to time on the suns surface • ...
Sky Science 2012-02-08
Across
- has no gravity
- a blue green planet
- when the moon gose over the sun
- is the distance light travels in one year
- a dent in the moons surface
- an object in space made from rocks, frozen water and gasses
- is the science that studies heavenly bodies such as the moon
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- this is known as the red planet
- is not considered a planet
- has a great red spot
- a rotating group of stars
- chunks of rock found in space
- a series of planets around the
- the man that wears a space suit
- is the oval path around which objectsin space travel or revolve
- closest planet to the sun
- rotates once in 24 hours
- heats the earth
- a planet surrounded by rings
- is a satellite that travels around the earth (and other planets)
20 Clues: has no gravity • heats the earth • a blue green planet • has a great red spot • rotates once in 24 hours • a rotating group of stars • closest planet to the sun • is not considered a planet • a dent in the moons surface • a planet surrounded by rings • chunks of rock found in space • a series of planets around the • this is known as the red planet • when the moon gose over the sun • ...
Space 2014-09-03
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- jupiter, saturn, uranus and neptune are called this type of planet
- the only planet with rings
- the largest planet
- the galaxy we live in
- what scientists send up into space
- all the planets and sun make up this
- the planet we live on
- the planet furthest from the sun
- the planet that comes after earth
- the planet between saturn and neptune
- a rock that crashes into earth's atmosphere
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- the planet named after the god of the sea
- very very hot
- an instrument scientists use to observe the planets
- mercury, venus, earth and mars are called this type of planet
- the path that a planet takes around the sun
- sparkle in the night sky
- the first planet next to the sun
- the planet between mercury and earth
- comes out at night time
20 Clues: very very hot • the largest planet • the galaxy we live in • the planet we live on • comes out at night time • sparkle in the night sky • the only planet with rings • the first planet next to the sun • the planet furthest from the sun • the planet that comes after earth • what scientists send up into space • all the planets and sun make up this • the planet between mercury and earth • ...
G3-S1-Final Social Study 2021-01-09
Across
- to provide someone or something with what's needed
- a part or quality of something
- not believing
- the outside of something
- give
- things that are alike but not exactly the same
- how hot or cold something is
- a thing that is used to show what other similar things are like
- try to be like a person or animal
- magnificent
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- wonderful
- a model, or representation of Earth
- means something works well
- being alert or attentive
- looked at closely
- the study of the stars and planets
- a small copy of somethings
- system the sun and the planets that move around it
- the total or how much there is of something
- discouraged
- to feel the heat of something
- things that are exactly the same
- stuff used to make something
- special
24 Clues: give • special • wonderful • discouraged • magnificent • not believing • looked at closely • being alert or attentive • the outside of something • means something works well • a small copy of somethings • how hot or cold something is • stuff used to make something • to feel the heat of something • a part or quality of something • things that are exactly the same • ...
G3-S1-Final Reading 2021-01-09
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- to provide someone or something with what's needed
- a part or quality of something
- not believing
- the outside of something
- give
- things that are alike but not exactly the same
- how hot or cold something is
- a thing that is used to show what other similar things are like
- try to be like a person or animal
- magnificent
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- wonderful
- a model, or representation of Earth
- means something works well
- being alert or attentive
- looked at closely
- the study of the stars and planets
- a small copy of somethings
- system the sun and the planets that move around it
- the total or how much there is of something
- discouraged
- to feel the heat of something
- things that are exactly the same
- stuff used to make something
- special
24 Clues: give • special • wonderful • discouraged • magnificent • not believing • looked at closely • being alert or attentive • the outside of something • means something works well • a small copy of somethings • how hot or cold something is • stuff used to make something • to feel the heat of something • a part or quality of something • things that are exactly the same • ...
Huffman Space crossword 2023-04-21
Across
- a water king in spongebob
- triple star constilation
- natural gas
- a big star in the sky
- nasa
- donut shaped ring or icey object
- force that keeps all planets together
- Buzz _____
- an objects resistance to change in motion
- Guardians of the
- a type of four wheeler
- 1.5 hours in minutes
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- star shapes
- bus like satelittle
- the brightest star in the night
- a barrel spiral galaxy
- We live on
- planet that shines during the night
- farthest man made thing from earth
- amount of matter
- white stream in the sky
- big boy of gass
- Twinkle Twinkle Little _____
- hole big scary dark in the sky
- floating thing in the sky for signals
- a planet with rings around it
- the planets go around and around
- Earth is a
28 Clues: nasa • We live on • Buzz _____ • Earth is a • star shapes • natural gas • big boy of gass • amount of matter • Guardians of the • bus like satelittle • 1.5 hours in minutes • a big star in the sky • a barrel spiral galaxy • a type of four wheeler • white stream in the sky • triple star constilation • a water king in spongebob • Twinkle Twinkle Little _____ • a planet with rings around it • ...
Huffman Space crossword 2023-04-21
Across
- a water king in spongebob
- triple star constilation
- natural gas
- a big star in the sky
- nasa
- donut shaped ring or icey object
- force that keeps all planets together
- Buzz _____
- an objects resistance to change in motion
- Guardians of the
- a type of four wheeler
- 1.5 hours in minutes
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- star shapes
- bus like satelittle
- the brightest star in the night
- a barrel spiral galaxy
- We live on
- planet that shines during the night
- farthest man made thing from earth
- amount of matter
- white stream in the sky
- big boy of gass
- Twinkle Twinkle Little _____
- hole big scary dark in the sky
- floating thing in the sky for signals
- a planet with rings around it
- the planets go around and around
- Earth is a
28 Clues: nasa • We live on • Buzz _____ • Earth is a • star shapes • natural gas • big boy of gass • amount of matter • Guardians of the • bus like satelittle • 1.5 hours in minutes • a big star in the sky • a barrel spiral galaxy • a type of four wheeler • white stream in the sky • triple star constilation • a water king in spongebob • Twinkle Twinkle Little _____ • a planet with rings around it • ...
Earth/Space crossword 2022-12-08
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- how minerals reflect light
- planets seem to move backwards
- has 1 or 2 tails
- planetary satellite
- inventor of telescope
- start of the universe
- planetisimal
- closest to the Sun
- Sun's atmosphere
- very hard rock
- common rock in our area
- deposition forms this type of rock
- leftover after ore processing
- where two crustal plates meet
- banded rock
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- ocean crust does this
- color of a mineral
- developed laws of planetary motion
- aethenosphere is found here
- distance from Earth to Sun
- shows the topography on a map
- why we know the universe is expanding
- table salt is this category of mineral
- most common mineral family
- rock produced by volcanoes
- farthest from the sun
- hardness scale
- not the big bang theory
- planets orbit in this way
29 Clues: banded rock • planetisimal • hardness scale • very hard rock • has 1 or 2 tails • Sun's atmosphere • color of a mineral • closest to the Sun • planetary satellite • ocean crust does this • inventor of telescope • start of the universe • farthest from the sun • common rock in our area • not the big bang theory • planets orbit in this way • distance from Earth to Sun • how minerals reflect light • ...
Solar System 2025-01-24
Across
- known as the red planet, because of iron oxide
- Know as a "dirty snowball"
- Largest planet in the solar system
- force that governs the motion of objects in Earth's solar system
- Orbits a planet
- Inner planets are known as
- last planet in our solar system
- Located in a band between Mars and Jupiter
- zone that allows life to exist
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- Known for its beautiful rings
- Burning object located in Earth's atmosphere
- allows life to exist
- the revolution length of mercury compared to neptune
- to spin on an axis
- outer planets are made of this
- physical state of water needed for life to exist
- to move around an object
- happens to temperature when a planet is further away from the sun
- composed of hydrogen and helium
- an inner planet, known as being "blue"
20 Clues: Orbits a planet • to spin on an axis • allows life to exist • to move around an object • Know as a "dirty snowball" • Inner planets are known as • Known for its beautiful rings • outer planets are made of this • zone that allows life to exist • last planet in our solar system • composed of hydrogen and helium • Largest planet in the solar system • ...
Cosmic Puzzle Adventure 2025-01-15
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- Type of comets that originates in Kuiper belt
- Where asteroids originates located between Mars and Jupiter
- Similar to Asteroid belt but found beyond Neptune
- Originate in the constellation Leo
- Cloud of Evaporated ices and ions
- Coined the term ‘Asteroids’
- Made of Ice and Dust
- Considered as Dwarf Planets/Minor planets
- When Meteoroids enter the Earth’s atmosphere
- Originate in the Constellation Perseus
- Type of comets that originates in Oort cloud
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- 10 km “Dirty Snowball”
- The total energy of 500 kilotons of TNT
- Celestial event in which a number of meteors are observed to radiate from one point in the night sky.
- Greek word meaning star-like
- When meteors reach the Earth’s surface
- Discovered in 1950 beyond Pluto.
- First Discovered Asteroid
- Discovered Oort cloud.
- means “Long Haired”
20 Clues: means “Long Haired” • Made of Ice and Dust • 10 km “Dirty Snowball” • Discovered Oort cloud. • First Discovered Asteroid • Coined the term ‘Asteroids’ • Greek word meaning star-like • Discovered in 1950 beyond Pluto. • Cloud of Evaporated ices and ions • Originate in the constellation Leo • When meteors reach the Earth’s surface • Originate in the Constellation Perseus • ...
aspects in astrology 2022-10-26
6 Clues: relation between planets • planets blended together • 2 planets one in front of the other • planets that are 60 degrees from each other • planets that are 4 signs apart from each other • planets that are in the same modality (cardinal, fixed or mutable)
Sky Science 2012-02-08
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- heats the earth
- is a satellite that travels around the earth (and other planets)
- a blue green planet
- a dent in the moons surface
- a series of planets around the
- is the oval path around which objectsin space travel or revolve
- chunks of rock found in space
- is the science that studies heavenly bodies such as the moon
- when the moon gose over the sun
- a rotating group of stars
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- has no gravity
- this is known as the red planet
- has a great red spot
- the man that wears a space suit
- a planet surrounded by rings
- is the distance light travels in one year
- an object in space made from rocks, frozen water and gasses
- closest plant to the sun
- is not considered a planet
- rotates once in 24 hours
20 Clues: has no gravity • heats the earth • a blue green planet • has a great red spot • closest plant to the sun • rotates once in 24 hours • a rotating group of stars • is not considered a planet • a dent in the moons surface • a planet surrounded by rings • chunks of rock found in space • a series of planets around the • this is known as the red planet • the man that wears a space suit • ...
Chapter 13 Section 5 2013-12-03
Across
- Newton discovered gravity
- a step-by-step process of discovery
- assembled astromical telescope
- Author of 'On the the structure of the Human body'
- a person who is an expert in the study of knowledge
- calculated the orbits of the planets revolving the sun
- third step of the Scientific Method
- to go against
- provided evidence that supported Copernicus's theory
- when the Scientific revolution began
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- Sun-centered model of the universe
- last name is bacon
- who described circulation of blood
- Author of 'On the Revolution of the Heavenly Spheres
- branch of mathimatics
- object used to view the stars
- the force that causes the planets to orbit
- english chemist who refined the view of chemicals as basic building blocks
- who developed ointments for preventing infections
- of the Englishmen who developed the Scientific Method
20 Clues: to go against • last name is bacon • branch of mathimatics • Newton discovered gravity • object used to view the stars • assembled astromical telescope • Sun-centered model of the universe • who described circulation of blood • a step-by-step process of discovery • third step of the Scientific Method • when the Scientific revolution began • ...
Space 2014-03-31
Across
- – our galaxy
- – large piece of rock that orbits the Sun
- – the closest planet to the Sun
- – person trained to be on a spacecraft
- – number of planets in our solar system
- – divides inner and outer planets
- – the North Star
- – has a tail as it gets closer to the Sun
- – the largest planet
- – first planet discovered with a telescope
- – when an asteroid enters Earth’s atmosphere, also known as a shooting star
- – the hottest planet
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- – a meteor that touches the Earth’s surface
- – when the moon passes in front of the Sun
- – small piece of rock, before entering Earth’s atmosphere
- – center of the solar system
- – where Chris Hadfield lived in space
- – the sixth planet from the Sun
- – takes one month to orbit the Earth
- – orbit around the sun takes 365 days
20 Clues: – our galaxy • – the North Star • – the largest planet • – the hottest planet • – center of the solar system • – the closest planet to the Sun • – the sixth planet from the Sun • – divides inner and outer planets • – takes one month to orbit the Earth • – where Chris Hadfield lived in space • – orbit around the sun takes 365 days • – person trained to be on a spacecraft • ...
science vocab 2023-04-06
Across
- water and different something else sticking
- the thing that you plant to get a plant
- the planet with rings
- what we live on
- large body of water
- the belt that separates the rocky planets form the gasses planets
- a weather tool the measures temperature
- A thing that you conduct that you need a hypothesis for
- a cold storm that has high winds and snow
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- your educated guess
- something thats made to degrade
- biggest planet in are solar system
- water sticking to water
- the cycle the water goes through
- made of neutrons and electrons
- smallest planet in are solar system
- the coldest layer in the atmosphere
- space dust and rock compress with lots of heat
- the female part of a flower
- what provides heat to earth
20 Clues: what we live on • your educated guess • large body of water • the planet with rings • water sticking to water • the female part of a flower • what provides heat to earth • made of neutrons and electrons • something thats made to degrade • the cycle the water goes through • biggest planet in are solar system • smallest planet in are solar system • the coldest layer in the atmosphere • ...
galaxies 2022-05-13
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- our closest neighbor galaxy
- billions of stars, together with gas and dust held together by gravitational attraction.
- holds together things in space
- really big
- hole huge unlit spot that sucks up any object too close to it
- the shape of a spiral galaxy
- bump into each other
- space organization
- hot far away rocks and/or gasses
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, ect.
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- used to fuel cars on earth, or a state of matter
- galaxy oval shaped galaxy
- the anatomy of the object
- how big an object is
- something found both in dirty homes and space
- longer one way circle
- galaxy, galaxy with no shape
- system collections of stars, gas, dust, and planets
- anything alive
- lots and more than millions
- all mass and matter
- galaxy pinwheel shaped galaxy
22 Clues: really big • anything alive • space organization • all mass and matter • how big an object is • bump into each other • longer one way circle • the anatomy of the object • our closest neighbor galaxy • lots and more than millions • galaxy, galaxy with no shape • the shape of a spiral galaxy • galaxy oval shaped galaxy • holds together things in space • hot far away rocks and/or gasses • ...
Space 2022-05-04
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- – the sixth planet from the Sun
- – small piece of rock, before entering Earth’s atmosphere
- – orbit around the sun takes 365 days
- – where Chris Hadfield lived in space
- – the closest planet to the Sun
- – the North Star
- – first planet discovered with a telescope
- – when an asteroid enters Earth’s atmosphere, also known as a shooting star
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- – the largest planet
- – has a tail as it gets closer to the Sun
- – a meteor that touches the Earth’s surface
- – number of planets in our solar system
- – large piece of rock that orbits the Sun
- – when the moon passes in front of the Sun
- – takes one month to orbit the Earth
- – our galaxy
- – divides inner and outer planets
- – center of the solar system
- – person trained to be on a spacecraft
- – the hottest planet
20 Clues: – our galaxy • – the North Star • – the largest planet • – the hottest planet • – center of the solar system • – the sixth planet from the Sun • – the closest planet to the Sun • – divides inner and outer planets • – takes one month to orbit the Earth • – orbit around the sun takes 365 days • – where Chris Hadfield lived in space • – number of planets in our solar system • ...
THE COSMOS 2025-10-17
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- the smallest things that creates everything
- Smallest planet in the solar system
- The core of a massive star that collapsed
- Our biggest neighboring galaxy
- Biggest planet in the solar system
- The biggest star known to man
- A giant cloud after a star's death
- Which moon orbits the planet backwards
- Total amount of planets in the solar system
- Hottest planet in the solar system
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- What planet has a lot of rust
- The outer region of the solar system
- Where is the solar system located
- name of our galaxy
- The most abundant element in the universe
- Coldest planet in the solar system
- Name one of the gas giant planets
- The second biggest moon in the solar system
- Once a planet but not a planet
- The beginning of the universe
20 Clues: name of our galaxy • What planet has a lot of rust • The biggest star known to man • The beginning of the universe • Our biggest neighboring galaxy • Once a planet but not a planet • Where is the solar system located • Name one of the gas giant planets • Coldest planet in the solar system • Biggest planet in the solar system • A giant cloud after a star's death • ...
The Planets 2015-05-28
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- Our solar system
- Closest planet to the Sun
- Colder temperatures than any other planet in our solar system
- The red planet
- Furthest planet from the Sun
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- Largest planet in our solar system
- Surrounded by large rings
- Hottest planet in our solar system
- Provides Earth with heat and light
- Earth's natural satellite
- Only known planet with intelligent life
11 Clues: The red planet • Our solar system • Surrounded by large rings • Closest planet to the Sun • Earth's natural satellite • Furthest planet from the Sun • Largest planet in our solar system • Hottest planet in our solar system • Provides Earth with heat and light • Only known planet with intelligent life • Colder temperatures than any other planet in our solar system
The Planets 2021-01-21
Planets Crossword 2023-12-08
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- "Sideways planet"
- Our Home!
- Has Lots Of Rings Made From Rock And Ice
- Hottest Planet
- "Space Snowballs"
- Rocks That Orbit The Sun, Also A Belt That Separates The Planets
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- This Gas Giant Is So Big, It Could Fit 1300 Earths Inside It!
- We Have Sent Rovers To This Two Mooned Planet
- Big Cloud Of Gas And Dust
- Smallest Planet
- Windy And Cold Planet
11 Clues: Our Home! • Hottest Planet • Smallest Planet • "Sideways planet" • "Space Snowballs" • Windy And Cold Planet • Big Cloud Of Gas And Dust • Has Lots Of Rings Made From Rock And Ice • We Have Sent Rovers To This Two Mooned Planet • This Gas Giant Is So Big, It Could Fit 1300 Earths Inside It! • Rocks That Orbit The Sun, Also A Belt That Separates The Planets
Inner planets 2019-06-24
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- contains the largest mountain in the solar system
- someone put a ring on it
- no atmosphere
- has the second strongest pull of gravity
- Basically a big blue ball of wind
- Fireball, but not the drinking kind
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- someone knocked it on its axis
- Where the Millennium Falcon goes to hide from the Empire
- bring back number nine!
- third rock from the sun
- ultimate pretty woman, just a big diva
11 Clues: no atmosphere • bring back number nine! • third rock from the sun • someone put a ring on it • someone knocked it on its axis • Basically a big blue ball of wind • Fireball, but not the drinking kind • ultimate pretty woman, just a big diva • has the second strongest pull of gravity • contains the largest mountain in the solar system • ...
Inner planets 2024-06-14
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- Galaxy where all of the solar system is at
- Farthest planet in the solar system from the sun
- Our star and the center of the solar system
- A different way of saying inner planet
- Farthest inner planet from the sun, known as the red planet
- The hottest planet in the solar system
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- Largest volcano in the solar system, in mars
- Known as the "lord of the rings" or "The ringed planet" due to its rings
- Closest planet to the sun, also has the shortest orbit in the solar system
- Closest outer planet to the sun
- The only known habitable planet
11 Clues: Closest outer planet to the sun • The only known habitable planet • A different way of saying inner planet • The hottest planet in the solar system • Galaxy where all of the solar system is at • Our star and the center of the solar system • Largest volcano in the solar system, in mars • Farthest planet in the solar system from the sun • ...
Benson 2023-10-06
17 Clues: wow • guns • memes • balls • bennet • braces • idiots • people • bennet • excited • include • crossword • Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice
5 2021-08-01
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- A full ________ lights up the night
- An astronaut flies a _______ into space
- A planet
- Mars, Venus and Earth are __________
- A planet with rings
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- A person who goes into space
- Planets ______ around the sun. (Another word for go around)
- This helps warm up the Earth
- suit An astronaut wears a __________
- We live on this planet
- Twinkle, Twinkle, little ______
11 Clues: A planet • A planet with rings • We live on this planet • A person who goes into space • This helps warm up the Earth • Twinkle, Twinkle, little ______ • A full ________ lights up the night • suit An astronaut wears a __________ • Mars, Venus and Earth are __________ • An astronaut flies a _______ into space • Planets ______ around the sun. (Another word for go around)
inner planets 2022-11-07
10 Clues: earth like • known as red planet • earths sister planet • moving repeditaly around • celestial object that orbits • gasses that surround a planet • shortest orbit around the Sun • planets that are further from the Sun • contains water and oxygen needed for life • planets between the Sun and asteroid belt
Study guide for science 2021-04-29
10 Clues: inner planets nickname • the first outer planet • the third outer planet • the closest to the sun • the second outer planet • the fourth outer planet • the third closest to the sun • the second closest to the sun • the fourth closest to the sun • or gas outer planets nickname
Outer planets 2023-10-20
10 Clues: Dwarf planet. • Largest planet. • Brightest rings. • Tilted on its side • Saturns largest moon. • Farthest from the sun. • clouds Clouds that form at 150k. • Planets Synonym for the gas giants. • belt what separates the inner and outer planets. • Great Red Spot An enormous storm on the face of Jupiter.
Stephen Hawking 2025-01-04
10 Clues: A measure of events • The study of information • The star closest to Earth • Imaginative vision or goal • What keeps planets in orbit • Someone exceptionally smart • Our home in the solar system • Vast area where planets exist • Red planet in our solar system • A scientist known for black holes
Earth and Space Crossword Puzzle 2020-06-04
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- A planet close to earth named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty.
- – This is the first planet found with the aid of a telescope. It is also the bigger of the two gas planets
- This occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth are aligned. The Moon casts a shadow that partially blocks sunlight.
- A fragment of rock or iron from outer space, can be small or big.
- this is a high mass star that's core has survived its supernova
- This is a star after they have exhausted their nuclear fuel. This star was once a red giant but has not cooled down yet
- – this is a dying star in the last stages of stellar evolution. Our sun will turn into one after a few billion years, expanding and engulfing the inner planets.
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- The most famous of the astronomical phenomena called polar lights.
- The system that our planet, with many others, resides in.
- The theory that we believe created the universe and everything in it.
- An icy, “snowball” is space that is made up of frozen gases, rock and dust that orbit the Sun
- – This the planets farthest away from the sun (excluding Pluto) and is the smaller of the two gas planets
- The distance that light travels in one year, a unit of "measurement".
- A system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter that is bound by gravity.
14 Clues: The system that our planet, with many others, resides in. • this is a high mass star that's core has survived its supernova • A fragment of rock or iron from outer space, can be small or big. • The most famous of the astronomical phenomena called polar lights. • The theory that we believe created the universe and everything in it. • ...
Solar System 2025-10-23
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- The four low-density outer planets
- Bits of rock and metal that create streaks of light in the sky
- The direction most planets rotate
- Something all Jovian planets have
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- The four rocky inner planets
- Small and rocky worlds that orbit the Sun in a belt
- Group of small icy objects that orbit beyond Neptune
7 Clues: The four rocky inner planets • The direction most planets rotate • Something all Jovian planets have • The four low-density outer planets • Small and rocky worlds that orbit the Sun in a belt • Group of small icy objects that orbit beyond Neptune • Bits of rock and metal that create streaks of light in the sky
Space Crossword 2021-10-13
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- Someone who travels to outer space.
- Something
- Something that will fly you to outer space
- The sun is a ______.
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- We can see the _____ in the sky at night.
- Mars, Earth, and Venus are all _________.
- We live on planet ______.
- The planets orbit the ____.
- The _______ ________ has lots of planets, asteroids, and moons.
- I like to learn about outer _______.
- A rock in space.
11 Clues: Something • A rock in space. • The sun is a ______. • We live on planet ______. • The planets orbit the ____. • Someone who travels to outer space. • I like to learn about outer _______. • We can see the _____ in the sky at night. • Mars, Earth, and Venus are all _________. • Something that will fly you to outer space • ...
Space 2013-03-28
10 Clues: very bright • overshowding • collection of stars • patterns in the night • celestial bodies of hot gases • the apparent shift of an object • big ball that orbits the planets • celestial bodies that orbit stars • scientist use it to see in the sky • meteoroids that burn up as they pass
gravity and other forces 2021-03-01
10 Clues: where we live • a push or pull • what planets orbit • it contains planets • the tilt of the earth • what orbits the earth • what keeps things moving • the attraction between 2 objects • the amount ob space an object takes up • the amount of gravity exerted on an object
Science 2024-09-17
10 Clues: Where Planets are • has photosynthesis • Protects your eyes • Pluto used to be this • Water animals live here • of the above Science • What you do experiments in • To make sure nothing goes wrong • water cycle The water cycle • Use like a yard stick or a tape measure
Chapter 2: Origins 2022-02-01
10 Clues: baby star • our galaxy • simplest element • dead average star • beginning of the universe • 100 billion in each galaxy • 100 billion in the universe • a sun and its family of planets • formed from the collapse of a red supergiant • explains how stars and planets are believed to form
Outer Planets 2022-03-09
10 Clues: gas giants • a planet like earth • layers in the atmosphere • fifth planet from the sun • sixth planet from the sun • eighth planet from the sun • seventh planet from the sun • believed to be inside a planet • a planets cycle around the sun • separates the inner and outer planets
SPACE Crossword 2017-01-17
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- The solar wind causes parts of the comet to vaporize and pushes them off the comet's surface. This forms the _______ of the comet.(p.203-204)
- The tilted planet. (p.201)
- The circular path of one object around another object. An object revolving around another object. (p.172)
- The red planet. (p.199)
- In 1977, the ___________ 1 and 2, left Earth on a mission to observe and study the four outer planets. They continue to travel beyond these planets, and they contain pictures, songs, and stories about people on Earth. (p.227)
- The distance of 9.5 trillion, is the distance that light travels in one year is called a _______________ (make it one word). (p.175)
- Chunks of loosely held rock and ice that come from the outer parts of the solar system. (p.203-204)
- Astronomers call Earth's position in the solar system the "____________" zone. (p.186)
- The giant planet. (p.201)
- Green plants need sunlight for _____________________. (p.187)
- Everything that exists. Stars, planets, all matter, and the empty space surrounding them. (p.172)
- This is Canada's main contribution to the ISS. It has helped build and maintain the ISS. It can be controlled by astronauts form inside the ISS. (p.212)
- The correct order of the ______ planets is Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. (p.200)
- The turning of an object around an imaginary axis running through it. Earth's rotation around its axis takes 24 hours. Refer to diagram. (p.416)
- The hottest planet. (p.199)
- An example of a ________ planet is Pluto. This object is larger than an asteroid but smaller than a planet. This object does NOT dominate its orbit.(p.202)
- A collection of many billions of stars, plus gas and dust held together by gravity. (p.173)
- The ringed planet. (p.201)
- This satellite helps track asteroids that could possibly collide with the Earth. It also keeps an eye on other satellites to prevent collisions. (p.211)
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- A _______ eclipse occurs when Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon. (p.191)
- The Moon has _ _ _ _ phases. The first quarter, full moon, last quarter, and new Moon. (p.188)
- The four outer planets are large and have __________ around them. (p.200)
- A _______ eclipse is when the Moon moves directly between the Sun and the Earth. (p.190)
- This country provides astronauts, robots, telescopes, and financial support for space exploration. (p.210-213)
- The Sun is about FIVE __________ years old. (p.184)
- The living planet. (p.199)
- Any part of a meteoroid that lands on Earth.(p.203)
- The _____________ unit is a measurement equal to the distance between the Sun and Earth. About 150 million km! (p.174)
- This star is used to tell direction, and is located in the tail of the constellation Ursa Minor. Another name for this star is the North Star. (p.170-171)
- The Sun is made up mostly of _____________. (p.184)
- The _______ revolves (orbits) around the Earth, and reflects the light of the Sun.(p.188)
- The Smallest planet. (p.199)
- A rocky object, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, that orbits the Sun. (p.202)
- The four inner planets are small and _____________.(p.198)
- The correct order of the ______ planets is Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. (p.198)
- The Earth is located in the ___________ Way galaxy. (p.173)
- The life expectancy of the Sun is about _ _ _ billion years.(p.184)
- The deep blue planet. (p.201)
- This object orbits one or more stars, is spherical, and does not share its orbit with another object. (p.415)
- A massive ball of superheated gases that radiates heat and light. (p.172)
- The distance between the _____ and Earth is about 150 000 000 km. (p.184)
41 Clues: The red planet. (p.199) • The giant planet. (p.201) • The tilted planet. (p.201) • The living planet. (p.199) • The ringed planet. (p.201) • The hottest planet. (p.199) • The Smallest planet. (p.199) • The deep blue planet. (p.201) • The Sun is about FIVE __________ years old. (p.184) • Any part of a meteoroid that lands on Earth.(p.203) • ...
The planets 2021-11-27
11 Clues: has rings • is a planet • is pretty cold • is not a planet • people visit mars • close to the earth • people live on earth • is the biggest planet • has slot of volcanoes • is the coldest planet • the sun is really hot
the planets 2022-04-06
Dwarf Planets 2019-05-10
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- Pluto´s Weather IS ?
- How Many Moons Does Eris Have?
- What IS The Only Dwarf Planet Int The Inner Solar System?
- How Many Dwarf Planets Are There ?
- What Dwarf Planet Is The Closest To The Sun?
- What Goes in The Blank Planet?
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- What is The Largest Dwarf Planet?
- What Dwarf Planet Start With An H?
- What Is The Smallest Dwarf Planet In The Solar System ?
- What Dwarf Planet Is The Most Distance From The Sun?
- What Is The Third From The Sun?
11 Clues: Pluto´s Weather IS ? • How Many Moons Does Eris Have? • What Is The Third From The Sun? • What is The Largest Dwarf Planet? • What Dwarf Planet Start With An H? • How Many Dwarf Planets Are There ? • What Goes in The Blank Planet? • What Dwarf Planet Is The Closest To The Sun? • What Dwarf Planet Is The Most Distance From The Sun? • ...
Active planets 2020-01-22
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- molten mixture of rock
- vibrations after an earthquake
- bowl-shaped area, central opening of a volcano
- major belt of volcanoes (4,2,4)
- shaking or vibrations at the surface of the earth’s crust
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- relative importance or size
- volcanic clouds that can disrupts flights
- cone shaped mountain often made of lava and ash
- formed by the solidification of molten magma(7,4)
- plate which is less denser than oceanic crust
- point where the earthquake is the strongest
11 Clues: molten mixture of rock • relative importance or size • vibrations after an earthquake • major belt of volcanoes (4,2,4) • volcanic clouds that can disrupts flights • point where the earthquake is the strongest • plate which is less denser than oceanic crust • bowl-shaped area, central opening of a volcano • cone shaped mountain often made of lava and ash • ...
THE PLANETS 2014-01-14
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- distance from sun
- named after the roman god of sea
- a planet around the sun
- takes approximately 365 to rotate around the Sun
- famous for its rings
- known as the Red Planet
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- it has the Red Spot
- closest planet to the Sun
- orbite between Mars and Jupiter
- no longer a officially considered planet
- called "the morning star"
11 Clues: distance from sun • it has the Red Spot • famous for its rings • a planet around the sun • known as the Red Planet • closest planet to the Sun • called "the morning star" • orbite between Mars and Jupiter • named after the roman god of sea • no longer a officially considered planet • takes approximately 365 to rotate around the Sun
The Planets 2015-05-26
11 Clues: The red planet • The dwarf planet • Rotates the Earth • Spins on it's side • The brightest planet • The planet we live on • The planet with the rings • The star of our solar system • The closest planet to the sun • The furthest planet from the sun • The largest planet in our solar system
Space/Planets 2023-02-15
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- 2nd planet closest to the sun (Aphrodite’s roman name)
- the 2nd plant furthest from the sun
- the furthest plant from the sun (Poseidon’s roman name)
- the most visible to us at night
- the biggest planet (Zeus’ roman name)
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- the plant with the most rings
- was a plant now a Dwarf planet (Hades roman name)
- the planet we live on
- closest planet to the sun
- main source of earth’s energy (produces EM waves)
- the plant we could potentially live on (roman Ares) (god of war)
11 Clues: the planet we live on • closest planet to the sun • the plant with the most rings • the most visible to us at night • the 2nd plant furthest from the sun • the biggest planet (Zeus’ roman name) • was a plant now a Dwarf planet (Hades roman name) • main source of earth’s energy (produces EM waves) • 2nd planet closest to the sun (Aphrodite’s roman name) • ...
THE PLANETS 2024-07-11
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- This planet is the closest to the sun.
- This planet is the farthest from the sun.
- This planet is between earth and Jupiter.
- The sun is a _____________.
- What planet do we live on?
- What is the second planet from the sun?
- All planets revolve around this star.
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- This planet is between Neptune and Saturn.
- The sun provides the earth with light and _____.
- How many planets are there?
- This planet is also called the "red planet."
- This planet has rings and is the sixth planet.
12 Clues: What planet do we live on? • How many planets are there? • The sun is a _____________. • All planets revolve around this star. • This planet is the closest to the sun. • What is the second planet from the sun? • This planet is the farthest from the sun. • This planet is between earth and Jupiter. • This planet is between Neptune and Saturn. • ...
Planets Crossword 2023-01-23
11 Clues: made of • magnetic Pull • relating to Earth • gas and ice giants • outside of a planet • terrestrial planets • between Mars and Jupiter • rock made of ice and dust • lacking criteria to be a planet • small body that could become a meteor • small body of matter enters atmosphere
Outer Planets 2022-09-28
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- Spins on It's axis and the coldest and windiest planet
- a unit of astronomical distance equivalent to the distance that light travels in one year
- region in space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, containing the greatest population of asteroids in our solar system
- a continuous or fragmented distribution of clouds all sharing the same cloud base
- Scientific word for "Outer Planets"
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- Has a giant red spot and can fit over a 1000 Earth's in side it
- Largest moon in the solar system
- The last planet in the solar system and takes the longest to go all the way around the sun
- makes up 74% in space
- Has over 50 moons including the largest moon being Titan, and has rings
- makes up 26% in space
11 Clues: makes up 74% in space • makes up 26% in space • Largest moon in the solar system • Scientific word for "Outer Planets" • Spins on It's axis and the coldest and windiest planet • Has a giant red spot and can fit over a 1000 Earth's in side it • Has over 50 moons including the largest moon being Titan, and has rings • ...
Inner Planets 2022-05-12
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- Like Earth in some ways.
- The Sun, inner planets, and outer planets make up our _____ ______.
- Closest planet to the sun.
- gases that surround a planet.
- Earth ______ around the Sun.
- The star in the center of our solar system.
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- Also known as the "Red Planet".
- The hottest planet in the solar system.
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars make up the _____ _______.
- The only planet that can support life.
- A celestial object that orbits a planet.
11 Clues: Like Earth in some ways. • Closest planet to the sun. • Earth ______ around the Sun. • gases that surround a planet. • Also known as the "Red Planet". • The only planet that can support life. • The hottest planet in the solar system. • A celestial object that orbits a planet. • The star in the center of our solar system. • ...
Solar System 2023-01-30
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- the model that has the sun as its center.
- the mars sized object that hit earth and created the moon.
- the sun and all the planets that revolve around it.
- a planet like body that orbits a star other than the sun.
- the model that has earth as its center.
- the hypothesis of how the solar system was formed.
- the last 4 planets that are made up of gases and have rings and satellites.
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- the first 4 planets that are rocky.
- keeps earths atmosphere warm when the sun is not shining on it.
- a natural or artificial body that revolves around a celestial body that is larger in mass.
- shape or group of stars in a recognizable pattern.
- the force that holds the earth together.
12 Clues: the first 4 planets that are rocky. • the model that has earth as its center. • the force that holds the earth together. • the model that has the sun as its center. • shape or group of stars in a recognizable pattern. • the hypothesis of how the solar system was formed. • the sun and all the planets that revolve around it. • ...
Midterm Review 2023-01-18
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- this is the force that keeps the same side of the moon facing Earth
- the force of gravity in the solar system makes Earth and other Planets orbit around this
- the moon is visible on Earth because it reflects
- when the moon comes directly between the sun and the Earth
- Earths orbit around the Sun one year
- a large object struck Earth and the ejected material from the collision combines
- helps prevent injuries in cars because it applies force in the opposite direct as the passenger motion
- the different appearances of the moon on Earth
- first step in the scientific method is this question to be answered in an experiment
- feature that causes seasons on Earth
- when neither end of the axis is tilted away from the Sun equal hours of daylight and darkness
- this is what causes night and day on Earth
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- these are small planets with rocky surfaces
- when Earth's shadow falls on the moon
- a statement made using your 5 senses
- these planets are much larger than Earth, and are made mainly of hydrogen and helium
- a body in motion will remain in motion unless influenced by an outside force
- Earth is located in one of these in the universe
18 Clues: Earths orbit around the Sun one year • a statement made using your 5 senses • feature that causes seasons on Earth • when Earth's shadow falls on the moon • this is what causes night and day on Earth • these are small planets with rocky surfaces • the different appearances of the moon on Earth • the moon is visible on Earth because it reflects • ...
The Solar System 2013-07-25
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- This body orbits around the Earth but it does not rotate
- This is the imaginary line that runs and south that the Earth rotates on
- These planets have a solid surface made of rock
- 2/3 of this planet's surface is covered with water
- This planet is sometimes called the topsy-turvy planet because it spins on its side
- The biggest planet in the Solar System
- These bodies are sometimes called shooting stars when they enter the Earth's atmosphere
- small, frozen mass of dust and gas revolving around the sun
- This planet has a very thin atmosphere which makes it very, very cold
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- Large, round bodies in outer space that revolve around a star
- These planets have no hard surface
- This is the smallest planet in our Solar System
- The sun and all of the objects that orbit around the sun
- Chunks of rock and metal in orbit around the sun
- This is the last of the gas planets and the furthest planet from the sun
- This planet has the most rings
- This planet has toxic carbon dioxide in it's atmosphere which makes it impossible for humans to survive in
- This is how long it takes the Earth to revolve around the Sun
18 Clues: This planet has the most rings • These planets have no hard surface • The biggest planet in the Solar System • This is the smallest planet in our Solar System • These planets have a solid surface made of rock • Chunks of rock and metal in orbit around the sun • 2/3 of this planet's surface is covered with water • This body orbits around the Earth but it does not rotate • ...
Earth in Space and Time 2015-01-12
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- a large, round object that revolves around a star and have cleared the region around its orbit
- to move in a circle on a central axis
- a small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth’s atmosphere; a shooting star
- an imaginary line about which an object rotates
- an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer
- Any of the four planets in the solar system beyond Mars; Jupiter Saturn, Uranus, Venus
- the path an object takes as it revolves around a star, planet or moon
- the star around which the earth orbits, the center of our solar system
- our home galaxy
- a frozen mass of different types of ice and dust orbiting the sun
- a natural object that revolves around a planet
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- a spacecraft that gathers data without a crew
- a rocky mass up to several hundred kilometers wide that revolves around the sun
- any of the 4 closest planets to the sun; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
- a huge system of gas, dust, stars and objects held together by gravity
- the sun and its planets, along with moons, asteroids and comets
- a huge ball of very hot gas that gives off energy
- the curved path of an object around a star, planet or moon
- the spinning of an object on its own axis
19 Clues: our home galaxy • to move in a circle on a central axis • the spinning of an object on its own axis • a spacecraft that gathers data without a crew • a natural object that revolves around a planet • an imaginary line about which an object rotates • a huge ball of very hot gas that gives off energy • the curved path of an object around a star, planet or moon • ...
Planetary Systems 2022-11-03
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- The star in the center of our solar system around which Earth and 7 other planets revolve.
- The preserved remains or impressions of organisms of Earth's gelogical past.
- A large group of asteroids that orbits the sun between Mars and Jupiter.
- A meteroid that strikes a planet, moon, or asteroid.
- The main part of a comet, which is made of ice, gas, and dust.
- The tendency of an object to remain either at rest or in motion unless acted on by an outside force.
- The entirety of everything that is known to exist in space.
- A small; mostly rocky solar system object that orbits independently around the sun; minor planet.
- A celestial body composed of a mixture of rocks; frozen gases, cosmic dust, water, ice, and organic compounds that orbit the sun in a variety of elliptical paths that pass close to the sun and swing to the outer reaches of the solar system.
- Of or having to do with solid rock; name given to the four inner planets.
- Law stating that any two objects in the universe have gravity and will attract each other, and that attraction depends on how much mass each object has and their distance from eah other.
- Law stating that body in motion tends to trael at a constant speed in a straight line unless an outside force disturbs it.
- A rocky object that orbits a planet; a natural satellite.
- A force of attraction between two objects.
- The center of a planet, star, or moon.
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- An observed pattern of stars.
- The mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon.
- A physcial feature of a planets surface, such as a mountain plain, or valley.
- The time it takes an object to orbit another object one complete time.
- A solid object moving in interplanetary space, distinguished from asteroids and planets by its smaller size.
- A massive, usually spherical space object that orbits a star and shines by reflecting the stars light.
- An angular distance on a globe that runs parallel (East and West) to the equator; measured in degrees North and South of the equator.
- The total amount of matter in an object; not dependent upon gravitational pull.
- The time it takes an object to spin on its axis in one complete rotation.
- The process by which terrestrial planetary materials are broken down and moved from place to place, for example, by wind and water.
- A bowl shaped pit on a planet, moon, or asteroid formed by the impact of an object; also formed by volcanoes.
- A star with planets and other objects in orbit around it; our solar system is made up if the sun, either planets, asteroids, meteoroids, comets and other space objects.
- A measure of the force of gravity on an object.
- Scientist who studies life forms of the past.
- The streak of light that is produced when a meteroid burns as it enters an atmosphere.
- A sphere of hot glowing gases that releases energy in the form of heat and light.
- Type of fossil that forms when sand, minerals, or other matter fill a cavity-shaped mold over time and then harden, forming a replica of the original organism.
- An angular distance on a globe that runs perpendicular (North and South) to the equator; measured in degrees east and west.
- A large system of dust, gas, stars, and other celestial bodies that has a particular shape.
- A scientist who studies the stars, planets, and other objects in space.
35 Clues: An observed pattern of stars. • The center of a planet, star, or moon. • A force of attraction between two objects. • Scientist who studies life forms of the past. • A measure of the force of gravity on an object. • A meteroid that strikes a planet, moon, or asteroid. • The mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon. • ...
Scientific Method 2013-12-04
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- brilliant German astronomer and mathematician
- Method step-by-step process of discovery
- state the problem
- Englishman who devoted his life to understanding how truth is determined
- single force that keeps planets in orbit around sun
- branch of mathematics
- collect, record, and analyze data
- possible explanation
- experiment to test the hypothesis
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- Italian astronomer, assembled the first telescope
- to go against
- astronomer who discovered why planets moved the way they did
- sun-centered model of universe
- Frenchman who devoted his life to understanding how truth is determined
- gather information on the problem
- a person who is an expert in the study of knowledge
- Copernicus polish scholar, published "On the revolutions of the heavenly spheres
- draw conclusions
- form a hypothesis-educated guess
- communicate, share data, answer questions
20 Clues: to go against • draw conclusions • state the problem • possible explanation • branch of mathematics • sun-centered model of universe • form a hypothesis-educated guess • gather information on the problem • collect, record, and analyze data • experiment to test the hypothesis • Method step-by-step process of discovery • communicate, share data, answer questions • ...
Chapter 13 Section 5 2013-12-03
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- calculated the orbits of the planets revolving the sun
- Author of 'On the the structure of the Human body'
- a step-by-step process of discovery
- provided evidence that supported Copernicus's theory
- third step of the Scientific Method
- of the Englishmen who developed the Scientific Method
- who described circulation of blood
- last name is bacon
- who developed ointments for preventing infections
- object used to view the stars
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- to go against
- when the Scientific revolution began
- Author of 'On the Revolution of the Heavenly Spheres
- the force that causes the planets to orbit
- discovered gravity
- english chemist who refined the view of chemicals as basic building blocks
- branch of mathimatics
- Sun-centered model of the universe
- a person who is an expert in the study of knowledge
- assembled astromical telescope
20 Clues: to go against • discovered gravity • last name is bacon • branch of mathimatics • object used to view the stars • assembled astromical telescope • who described circulation of blood • Sun-centered model of the universe • a step-by-step process of discovery • third step of the Scientific Method • when the Scientific revolution began • the force that causes the planets to orbit • ...
Space 2014-03-31
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- – small piece of rock, before entering Earth’s atmosphere
- – the closest planet to the Sun
- – our galaxy
- – takes one month to orbit the Earth
- – where Chris Hadfield lived in space
- – the hottest planet
- – the sixth planet from the Sun
- – the North Star
- – the largest planet
- – when an asteroid enters Earth’s atmosphere, also known as a shooting star
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- – divides inner and outer planets
- – a meteor that touches the Earth’s surface
- – has a tail as it gets closer to the Sun
- – first planet discovered with a telescope
- – person trained to be on a spacecraft
- – number of planets in our solar system
- – large piece of rock that orbits the Sun
- – when the moon passes in front of the Sun
- – center of the solar system
- – orbit around the sun takes 365 days
20 Clues: – our galaxy • – the North Star • – the hottest planet • – the largest planet • – center of the solar system • – the closest planet to the Sun • – the sixth planet from the Sun • – divides inner and outer planets • – takes one month to orbit the Earth • – where Chris Hadfield lived in space • – orbit around the sun takes 365 days • – person trained to be on a spacecraft • ...
Space 2014-03-31
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- – person trained to be on a spacecraft
- – divides inner and outer planets
- – when an asteroid enters Earth’s atmosphere, also known as a shooting star
- – first planet discovered with a telescope
- – where Chris Hadfield lived in space
- – the largest planet
- – a meteor that touches the Earth’s surface
- – large piece of rock that orbits the Sun
- – has a tail as it gets closer to the Sun
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- – takes one month to orbit the Earth
- – the hottest planet
- – when the moon passes in front of the Sun
- – the North Star
- – the closest planet to the Sun
- – center of the solar system
- – our galaxy
- – small piece of rock, before entering Earth’s atmosphere
- – number of planets in our solar system
- – orbit around the sun takes 365 days
- – the sixth planet from the Sun
20 Clues: – our galaxy • – the North Star • – the hottest planet • – the largest planet • – center of the solar system • – the closest planet to the Sun • – the sixth planet from the Sun • – divides inner and outer planets • – takes one month to orbit the Earth • – where Chris Hadfield lived in space • – orbit around the sun takes 365 days • – person trained to be on a spacecraft • ...
Astronomy puzzle 2023-05-14
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- this is everything.
- spin slowly in the oppisite dierection from the m
- it is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space.
- this is also known as the red planet.
- it is 4 times wider than the sun
- it has billions of stars.
- way it has over 200 billion stars.
- planet it is about -81degrees F.
- you cannot stand on this plaent
- this planet is the only planet to host life.
- hole you can't directly see it.
- it is 4.5billion years old.
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- system it has 8 planets.
- the smallest planet
- planets.
- this planet has 80 moon.
- the smaller it is the longer it lives.
- it is the biggest star known.
- located about 2.5million light years.
- the furthest awy from the sun.
- bang it has happen everywhere at once.
21 Clues: planets. • this is everything. • the smallest planet • this planet has 80 moon. • it has billions of stars. • it is 4.5billion years old. • system it has 8 planets. • it is the biggest star known. • the furthest awy from the sun. • you cannot stand on this plaent • it is 4 times wider than the sun • hole you can't directly see it. • way it has over 200 billion stars. • ...
Europe Enlightenment 2023-10-23
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- believed that a better understanding of the world would improve people's lives
- A logical procedure for testing ideas
- believed that people could improve themselves
- was passionately committed to individual freedom
- wanted to abolish torture
- style that borrowed ideas from greece and rome
- fought for tolerance, reason, freedom of religion, and freedom of speech
- movement based on reason and thought
- reasoned that the planets went around the sun
- non religious
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- tried to improve the status of women
- meetings where philosophes would converse ideas
- idea that the earth is the center of the universe
- invented the barometer
- created the laws of gravity
- invented the mercury thermometer
- french word for philosophers
- created boyles laws
- the cultural and intellectual capital of europe
- idea that the planets went around the sun
20 Clues: non religious • created boyles laws • invented the barometer • wanted to abolish torture • created the laws of gravity • french word for philosophers • invented the mercury thermometer • tried to improve the status of women • movement based on reason and thought • A logical procedure for testing ideas • idea that the planets went around the sun • ...
Space 2025-11-11
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- – small piece of rock, before entering Earth’s atmosphere
- – the closest planet to the Sun
- – our galaxy
- – takes one month to orbit the Earth
- – where Chris Hadfield lived in space
- – the hottest planet
- – the sixth planet from the Sun
- – the North Star
- – the largest planet
- – when an asteroid enters Earth’s atmosphere, also known as a shooting star
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- – divides inner and outer planets
- – a meteor that touches the Earth’s surface
- – has a tail as it gets closer to the Sun
- – first planet discovered with a telescope
- – person trained to be on a spacecraft
- – number of planets in our solar system
- – large piece of rock that orbits the Sun
- – when the moon passes in front of the Sun
- – center of the solar system
- – orbit around the sun takes 365 days
20 Clues: – our galaxy • – the North Star • – the hottest planet • – the largest planet • – center of the solar system • – the closest planet to the Sun • – the sixth planet from the Sun • – divides inner and outer planets • – takes one month to orbit the Earth • – where Chris Hadfield lived in space • – orbit around the sun takes 365 days • – person trained to be on a spacecraft • ...
Unit 2 (Planets) Vocab 2024-12-11
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- The planets, stars, and moons around Earth is called the Solar _______.
- The planet we live on.
- Giant balls of gas that give off light.
- The study of space.
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- Large spheres in space that go around a star.
- Things in space that orbit planets.
- How scientists study and learn.
- The path planets take in space.
8 Clues: The study of space. • The planet we live on. • How scientists study and learn. • The path planets take in space. • Things in space that orbit planets. • Giant balls of gas that give off light. • Large spheres in space that go around a star. • The planets, stars, and moons around Earth is called the Solar _______.
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Universes 2023-06-22
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- Galaxy A galaxy that is very far away from us. It's similar to our Milky Way Galaxy and has billions of stars in it.
- A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky. People have named constellations after animals, mythological creatures, and other things.
- A bright streak of light that you see in the sky when a small space rock, called a meteoroid, burns up in the Earth's atmosphere.
- System The place where we live! It includes the Sun, planets like Earth and Mars, and other objects that orbit the Sun.
- A gigantic collection of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity. There are many galaxies in the universe.
- A space object made of ice, dust, and gas that moves around the Sun. When it gets closer to the Sun, it develops a tail.
- A planet that is outside our Solar System and orbits a star. Scientists search for exoplanets to find places with life.
- A big ball of hot, glowing gas that shines brightly in the night sky. Some stars are much bigger and hotter than others.
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- A huge explosion that happens when a massive star reaches the end of its life. It's an incredibly bright and powerful event.
- A rocky object that orbits the Sun. Some asteroids are big like planets, while others are small like pebbles.
- The big empty area beyond our planet. It's full of stars, planets, and other exciting things to explore.
- Hole A place in space where gravity is extremely strong. It pulls everything, even light, into it and nothing can escape.
- Way Galaxy Our home in space! It's a huge collection of stars, planets, and other objects held together by gravity.
- A force that pulls objects toward each other. It keeps us on the ground and holds the planets and stars in place.
- A cloud of gas and dust in space. Nebulas can be different colors and shapes, and they are where new stars are born.
- A man-made object that orbits around a planet or another object in space. Satellites are used for communication and observation.
16 Clues: The big empty area beyond our planet. It's full of stars, planets, and other exciting things to explore. • A rocky object that orbits the Sun. Some asteroids are big like planets, while others are small like pebbles. • A gigantic collection of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity. There are many galaxies in the universe. • ...
For Our Eyes Only Key Vocabulary 2014-04-14
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- an instrument used to measure an object’s azimuth.
- also known as Sun-centered; the Sun is located in the middle of our solar system with the moon and the planets revolving around it.
- a model of the universe with the Sun located in the middle with the planets and the moon revolving around it.
- of Reference any axes that is used to describe the movement and the location of an object.
- also known as Earth-centered; Earth is located in the center with the Sun, moon and planets revolving around it.
- Co-ordinates angles used to indicate the co-ordinates of a celestial body.
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- the angle measured above the horizon when measuring the altitude-azimuth co-ordinates.
- Bodies natural object that is visible in the sky. I.e. the sun, moon, stars etc.
- an instrument used to measure the altitude of an object.
- a model of the universe where the Earth is in the center with the Sun, moon and planet revolving around the Earth.
- unchanging patterns in the sky made by connecting stars.
- celestial bodies that orbit around the sun in an elliptical order.
- an angle being measured in a clockwise rotation starting from the North when measuring the altitude-azimuth co-ordinates.
13 Clues: an instrument used to measure an object’s azimuth. • an instrument used to measure the altitude of an object. • unchanging patterns in the sky made by connecting stars. • celestial bodies that orbit around the sun in an elliptical order. • Co-ordinates angles used to indicate the co-ordinates of a celestial body. • ...
For Our Eyes Only Key Vocabulary 2014-04-14
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- Bodies natural object that is visible in the sky. I.e. the sun, moon, stars etc.
- also known as Sun-centered; the Sun is located in the middle of our solar system with the moon and the planets revolving around it.
- Co-ordinates angles used to indicate the co-ordinates of a celestial body.
- an instrument used to measure the altitude of an object.
- celestial bodies that orbit around the sun in an elliptical order.
- a model of the universe with the Sun located in the middle with the planets and the moon revolving around it.
- also known as Earth-centered; Earth is located in the center with the Sun, moon and planets revolving around it.
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- an instrument used to measure an object’s azimuth.
- unchanging patterns in the sky made by connecting stars.
- the angle measured above the horizon when measuring the altitude-azimuth co-ordinates.
- a model of the universe where the Earth is in the center with the Sun, moon and planet revolving around the Earth.
- an angle being measured in a clockwise rotation starting from the North when measuring the altitude-azimuth co-ordinates.
- of Reference any axes that is used to describe the movement and the location of an object.
13 Clues: an instrument used to measure an object’s azimuth. • unchanging patterns in the sky made by connecting stars. • an instrument used to measure the altitude of an object. • celestial bodies that orbit around the sun in an elliptical order. • Co-ordinates angles used to indicate the co-ordinates of a celestial body. • ...
Dwarf Planets 2024-05-04
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- Unusual color of Makemake
- Dwarf planets reside in this system
- Pluto's largest moon companion
- Compactness of a dwarf's materials
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- Nickname for orange-colored Makemake
- Elongated, oddly-shaped dwarf
- Remote location of some dwarfs
- Asteroid and Kuiper are two examples
- Required shape for dwarf planets
- Frozen materials some dwarfs have
10 Clues: Unusual color of Makemake • Elongated, oddly-shaped dwarf • Remote location of some dwarfs • Pluto's largest moon companion • Required shape for dwarf planets • Frozen materials some dwarfs have • Compactness of a dwarf's materials • Dwarf planets reside in this system • Nickname for orange-colored Makemake • Asteroid and Kuiper are two examples
The space Crossword 2014-06-15
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- _ is the closest planet to the sun
- There is eight _
- The _ is the hottest planet
- _ Armstrong was the first man on the moon
- _ is the only planet with oxygen
- _ is a dwarf planet
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- The sun is a _
- Earth is the fifth largest planet in the _ system
- _ is the coldest planet
- there is no oxygen in _
- Many planets _ around the sun
11 Clues: The sun is a _ • There is eight _ • _ is a dwarf planet • _ is the coldest planet • there is no oxygen in _ • The _ is the hottest planet • Many planets _ around the sun • _ is the only planet with oxygen • _ is the closest planet to the sun • _ Armstrong was the first man on the moon • Earth is the fifth largest planet in the _ system
Unit 1 Crossword 2024-11-05
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- A building where scientists can watch the stars and the weather
- A long piece of equipment with special glass inside it that helps you see objects that are far away
- Earth, stars, planets and everything else in space
- The small bright bright lights that you see in the sky at night
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- A piece of rock from space
- A very large group of stars and planets
- Many small rocks that go around the sun
- A vehicle that astronauts use to travel in space
- The sun and the planets all around it
- Ice and dus that moves around the sun and looks like a star with a tail
- The big object that shines in the sky at night
11 Clues: A piece of rock from space • The sun and the planets all around it • A very large group of stars and planets • Many small rocks that go around the sun • The big object that shines in the sky at night • A vehicle that astronauts use to travel in space • Earth, stars, planets and everything else in space • A building where scientists can watch the stars and the weather • ...
astronomy 2020-08-03
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- rotates earth
- My.Very.Excellent.Mother.Just.Served.Us.Nothing.
- big rock that floats in space
- Saturn's rings are made of
- hottest planet in the solar system
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- cloud of dust with helium and hydrogen
- it probably rains diamonds on these planets
- ball of gas
- national aeronautics space administration
- closest planet to the sun
10 Clues: ball of gas • rotates earth • closest planet to the sun • Saturn's rings are made of • big rock that floats in space • hottest planet in the solar system • cloud of dust with helium and hydrogen • national aeronautics space administration • it probably rains diamonds on these planets • My.Very.Excellent.Mother.Just.Served.Us.Nothing.
GALAXIES AND LIGHTS 2021-08-27
10 Clues: Galaxy with arms • Galaxy with no form • Football shaped galaxy • way: Earth's galaxy • 100 billion in the milky way • What planets orbit around of • stars, gas, dust and solar systems • Causes you to stay on Earth’s surface • system: planets, asteroids, and moons • group: Neighborhood of other galaxies
Space 2017-04-12
10 Clues: makes daylight • twinkle at night • travels to space • looks like a rock • it goes on forever • man has visited here • the milky way is one of them • we can see space through them • there are nine in our solar system • the continuous cycle of the planets
Space 2013-03-28
10 Clues: very bright • overshowding • collection of stars • patterns in the night • celestial bodies of hot gases • the apparent shift of an object • big ball that orbits the planets • celestial bodies that orbit stars • scientist use it to see in the sky • meteoroids that burn up as they pass
Inner Planets Lab 2023-02-06
10 Clues: earth like • what makes it • earth's sister planet • the tilt of the planets • known as the red planet • star of our solar system • the planets rotation around the Sun • has the shortest orbit around the sun • contains water and oxygen needed for life • celestial objects orbiting around the Sun
The Solar System 2025-05-27
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- A model of the solar system centred on the Sun, with Earth and other planets moving around it.
- The biggest planet on the solar system.
- A model that describes how planets orbit the Sun in elliptical paths, with the Sun at one focus of the ellipse.
- The smallest planet on the solar system.
- I have a ring but i'm no jewerly.
- A geocentric model of the universe, where the Earth is the stationary center, with the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars revolving around it.
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- The biggest planet after the sun.
- Hottest planet on the system after the sun.
- A geocentric model of the universe in which everything in the cosmos revolved around the Earth in complicated patterns.
- Eighth planet and the most distant from the Sun in our solar system
- The coldest planet on the solar system.
- The red planet.
- The planet where we live.
13 Clues: The red planet. • The planet where we live. • The biggest planet after the sun. • I have a ring but i'm no jewerly. • The biggest planet on the solar system. • The coldest planet on the solar system. • The smallest planet on the solar system. • Hottest planet on the system after the sun. • Eighth planet and the most distant from the Sun in our solar system • ...
Models of the Solar System 2017-10-03
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- Greek astronomer who said planets moved in small circles carried along in bigger circles.
- Model system where the Earth and other planets revolve around the sun.
- Discovered Jupiter's four moons and proved not everything revolved around Earth.
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- Discovered that planets orbit in ellipse.
- Person who figured out the arrangements of the known planets and how they moved around the sun.
- Model system where the Earth is at the center of the revolving planets and stars.
- An oval shape
7 Clues: An oval shape • Discovered that planets orbit in ellipse. • Model system where the Earth and other planets revolve around the sun. • Discovered Jupiter's four moons and proved not everything revolved around Earth. • Model system where the Earth is at the center of the revolving planets and stars. • ...
Vocab 2024-04-19
Space lev2 2016-05-30
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- Earth, Mars, Jupiter and others
- a ball of ice with a tail
- a piece of rock, which burns
- a group of stars
- the place where the planets and stars are
- ruin
- system of millions of stars,planets
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- you can see it in the sky at night
- a period when many meteors are seen
- crash together
- a round area on the Moon
- the galaxy that contains our Solar System
12 Clues: ruin • crash together • a group of stars • a round area on the Moon • a ball of ice with a tail • a piece of rock, which burns • Earth, Mars, Jupiter and others • you can see it in the sky at night • a period when many meteors are seen • system of millions of stars,planets • the galaxy that contains our Solar System • the place where the planets and stars are
Teagan and Asher's Planets 2023-11-01
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- Planet that has a ring made of ice and rocks
- This planet means heavens
- Neptune is the god of ______
- Earth is _______
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are _______ Planets
- Jupiter has 70 _____
- Uranus is the god of ______
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- What Planet has a mountain 3X the size of MT Everest
- Roman God Jove of _____
- Neptune and Uranus are _______
- There are ______ Planets in our Solar System
- Planet that spins on its side
12 Clues: Earth is _______ • Jupiter has 70 _____ • Roman God Jove of _____ • This planet means heavens • Uranus is the god of ______ • Neptune is the god of ______ • Planet that spins on its side • Neptune and Uranus are _______ • Planet that has a ring made of ice and rocks • There are ______ Planets in our Solar System • Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are _______ Planets • ...
solar system 2025-10-08
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- chunks of rock floating through space
- i'm known as a "shooting star"
- patterns made up of stars
- first to believe in heliocentric
- an example is the big dipper
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- i can create an impact site
- most of me are between Mars and Jupiter
- early scientists believed in me
- closest planets to the sun
- all planets except Mercury and Venus have me
- celestial body orbiting the sun
- I have a long dust tail
12 Clues: I have a long dust tail • patterns made up of stars • closest planets to the sun • i can create an impact site • an example is the big dipper • i'm known as a "shooting star" • early scientists believed in me • celestial body orbiting the sun • first to believe in heliocentric • chunks of rock floating through space • most of me are between Mars and Jupiter • ...
Astronomy Crossword 2016-01-08
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- A big hole in space that pulls in everything! (Light, planets, everything!)
- A space rock that sometimes hits the Earth.
- A cloud of space dust.
- The combination of all gases on Earth.
- A ball of fire in the sky, where fusion of H atoms takes place. (The Sun is an example)
- A lot of stars and planets in a given part of space.
- The circle an object makes around another object.
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- A dark spot on the Sun where temperature is lower than the rest of the Sun.
- An object in space made up of rock or gas and ice, an example is Earth or Mars.
- The distance light travels in a year = 9.5 trillion km.
- An object made up of ice and rock that flies through space.
- A system made up of the Sun and eight planets that go around it. We live in this system.
- The explosion of a giant star.
- The wind coming from the Sun.
14 Clues: A cloud of space dust. • The wind coming from the Sun. • The explosion of a giant star. • The combination of all gases on Earth. • A space rock that sometimes hits the Earth. • The circle an object makes around another object. • A lot of stars and planets in a given part of space. • The distance light travels in a year = 9.5 trillion km. • ...
Space 2025-12-05
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- A group of objects, including planets and moons, that orbit a star (like the Sun).
- A very large system of stars, planets, and dust.
- A small piece of rock or dust that burns brightly as it enters Earth’s atmosphere.
- The place in space where gravity is so strong that not even light can escape.
- A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky.
- A path that an object follows as it moves around another object in space.
- Everything that exists in space, including stars, planets, and galaxies.
- A powerful and bright explosion of a star.
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- An object that orbits a planet or a star.
- A small rocky object that orbits the Sun, often found in the asteroid belt.
- An object made of ice, dust, and rock, often with a bright tail.
- A natural satellite that orbits a planet.
- The distance that light travels in one year.
- A large body that orbits a star and can have moons.
14 Clues: An object that orbits a planet or a star. • A natural satellite that orbits a planet. • A powerful and bright explosion of a star. • The distance that light travels in one year. • A very large system of stars, planets, and dust. • A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky. • A large body that orbits a star and can have moons. • ...
Space 2025-12-05
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- A group of objects, including planets and moons, that orbit a star (like the Sun).
- A very large system of stars, planets, and dust.
- A small piece of rock or dust that burns brightly as it enters Earth’s atmosphere.
- The place in space where gravity is so strong that not even light can escape.
- A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky.
- A path that an object follows as it moves around another object in space.
- Everything that exists in space, including stars, planets, and galaxies.
- A powerful and bright explosion of a star.
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- An object that orbits a planet or a star.
- A small rocky object that orbits the Sun, often found in the asteroid belt.
- An object made of ice, dust, and rock, often with a bright tail.
- A natural satellite that orbits a planet.
- The distance that light travels in one year.
- A large body that orbits a star and can have moons.
14 Clues: An object that orbits a planet or a star. • A natural satellite that orbits a planet. • A powerful and bright explosion of a star. • The distance that light travels in one year. • A very large system of stars, planets, and dust. • A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky. • A large body that orbits a star and can have moons. • ...
Astronomy Unit 1 Retake 2023-09-13
Across
- A circle that rolls upon the external or internal circumference of another circle.
- distance above sea level
- A measure of how far north or south an object is from the celestial equator
- day From noontime to the next noontime; for Earth it is 24 hours.
- Galilei Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars
- A measure of how far north or south an object is from the celestial equator
- Based on the belief that the sun is the center of the universe
- (motion) The apparent motion of the planets when they appear to move backwards (westward) with respect to the stars from the direction that they move ordinarily.
- path of the sun and the planets
Down
- A model of the universe in which Earth is at the center of the revolving planets and stars.
- The interval of time between successive geometric arrangements of a planet and an astronomical object, such as the Sun.
- tilt The angle that a planet's axis is tilted from vertical
- Brahe Influenced by Copernicus; Built observatory and collected data on the locations of stars and planets for over 20 years; His limited knowledge of mathematics prevented him from making much sense out of the data.
- Each of the two times of the year when days and nights are of equal length
- A slow motion of Earth's axis that traces out a cone over a period of 26,000 years
- the highest point in the sky
- point in a planet's orbit that is farthest from the sun
- Ascension The angular distance eastward along the celestial equator from the vernal equinox to the intersection of the hour circle that passes through the body
- Devised a model of the universe with the Sun at the center, and not earth.
- Sphere imaginary sphere of which the observer is the center and on which all celestial objects are considered to lie.
20 Clues: distance above sea level • the highest point in the sky • path of the sun and the planets • point in a planet's orbit that is farthest from the sun • tilt The angle that a planet's axis is tilted from vertical • Based on the belief that the sun is the center of the universe • day From noontime to the next noontime; for Earth it is 24 hours. • ...
