planets Crossword Puzzles
Hayden's Crossword Puzzle 2015-02-17
Across
- science of rocks & the earth
- the study of water on earth
- a written account of another person's life
- an instrument for measuring the specific gravity of liquid
- the study of the position of planets in terms of human characteristics
- a history of a person's life written by that person
- a person who studies rocks & earth
- a specialist in biology
- chemical substance made from fungi or microorganisms that inhibit growth or destroy bacteria
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- study of math measuring points, lines & curves
- the science of dealing with water
- the study of the earth's surface
- a person that studies the position of planets in terms of human behavior
- a person trained in spaceflight
- an attachment to an airplane to allow it to glide on water
- the science of living things or matter
16 Clues: a specialist in biology • the study of water on earth • science of rocks & the earth • a person trained in spaceflight • the study of the earth's surface • the science of dealing with water • a person who studies rocks & earth • the science of living things or matter • a written account of another person's life • study of math measuring points, lines & curves • ...
space 2 2025-05-21
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- A bright and powerful object powered by a black hole
- A spacecraft designed for interstellar travel
- The galaxy closest to the Milky Way
- Energy from the Sun that travels through space
- A planet that orbits a star outside our solar system
- A tool that helps us see distant stars and planets
- The name of our galaxy
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- Spacecraft that fly around planets or moons without landing
- The platform from which rockets lift off
- A massive star that explodes at the end of its life
- A famous space telescope orbiting Earth
- A word meaning related to the Moon
- A Russian astronaut
- A region in space with gravity so strong that nothing can escape
- Protective gear worn by astronauts in space
- A small rocky object orbiting the Sun, mostly found in a belt
16 Clues: A Russian astronaut • The name of our galaxy • A word meaning related to the Moon • The galaxy closest to the Milky Way • A famous space telescope orbiting Earth • The platform from which rockets lift off • Protective gear worn by astronauts in space • A spacecraft designed for interstellar travel • Energy from the Sun that travels through space • ...
Q1 crossword 2024-10-25
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- The act of spinning on its axis
- When the moon is fading away
- when earth blocks the sun from the moon
- small rocks that piles up on dead organisms to form fossils
- the force that keeps us on earth
- The law that proves that the youngest rock layer is at the top and the oldest is at the bottom
- the act of orbiting another object
- layers of rock
- if a planet moves away from the sun the gravity __
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- when the moon blocks the sun from earth
- When the moon is becoming illuminated again
- dense rocky planets
- when where we live faces towards the sun
- when where we live faces away from the sun
- gas giants also known as Jovian planets
- Decayed organisms that go through steps over thousands of years
16 Clues: layers of rock • dense rocky planets • When the moon is fading away • The act of spinning on its axis • the force that keeps us on earth • the act of orbiting another object • when the moon blocks the sun from earth • when earth blocks the sun from the moon • gas giants also known as Jovian planets • when where we live faces towards the sun • ...
Space adventure 2025-02-20
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- A large system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity
- The path an object follows around a planet or star
- The star at the center of our solar system
- A rocky or metallic body that orbits the Sun
- The planet known as the Red Planet
- A natural satellite that orbits a planet
- layer of gases surrounding Earth
- A bright streak of light in the sky caused by a meteoroid burning up
- A large ball of burning gas in space
- A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern
- A spacecraft that carries people and supplies to space
- The force that pulls objects toward each other
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- The planet with rings around it
- The first person to walk on the moon, Neil ________
- A tool used to see distant objects in space
- system A system of planets orbiting a star
- The coldest and farthest planet in our solar system
- way The name of our galaxy
- The study of space, stars, and planets
19 Clues: way The name of our galaxy • The planet with rings around it • layer of gases surrounding Earth • The planet known as the Red Planet • A large ball of burning gas in space • The study of space, stars, and planets • A natural satellite that orbits a planet • The star at the center of our solar system • A tool used to see distant objects in space • ...
THE SOLAR SYSTEM 2019-06-18
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- it is the star at the centre of the Solar System
- they are rocks that you can find in the space
- it is an astronomical body that orbits planet Earth
- they are astronomical objects that shine
- It is the biggest planet of the Solar system
- it is the farthest planet from the Sun
- it is the fourth planet of the Solar System
- way it is our galaxy
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- it was the first planet found with a telescope
- it is the hottest planet in the Solar System
- it is the movement of the planets around the Sun
- it is the movement of the planets on themselves
- it has rings made up of rocks
- it is the planet where we live
- it is the closest planet to the sun
15 Clues: way it is our galaxy • it has rings made up of rocks • it is the planet where we live • it is the closest planet to the sun • it is the farthest planet from the Sun • they are astronomical objects that shine • it is the fourth planet of the Solar System • it is the hottest planet in the Solar System • It is the biggest planet of the Solar system • ...
Colonization of Mars 2023-05-05
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- a remotely operated vehicle
- A collection of the Sun, eight planets, and their moons, comets, asteroids, meteroids,and dwarf planets revolving around the Sun.
- the person who supervises a space mission from Mission control
- Colonizing
- a layer of gases surrounding a planet
- Earth is _than Mars
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- an artificial body placed in orbit around earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication
- A multi-step process that allows a safe landing
- A day on mars is
- than a day on Earth
- Mars is _ than Earth
- The condition of being populated with excessively large numbers
- The amount of time it takes to get to Mars
- to bring into action and make usable
- It could_ the problems of overpopulation on Earth
15 Clues: Colonizing • A day on mars is • than a day on Earth • Earth is _than Mars • Mars is _ than Earth • a remotely operated vehicle • to bring into action and make usable • a layer of gases surrounding a planet • The amount of time it takes to get to Mars • A multi-step process that allows a safe landing • It could_ the problems of overpopulation on Earth • ...
Daily Crossword - May 20, 2023 - Daily Topic: Space 2023-05-20
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- The largest planet in the solar system
- A spacecraft mission to land on the Moon that was successful
- The galaxy in which we live in
- A star close to Proxima Centauri
- The closest galaxy to us besides the Milky Way
- The Earth orbits this star
- A large hole that sucks in light
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- One of the planets in the solar system; it has life
- Where the Apollo 11 spacecraft landed on the Moon
- The closest star to us besides the Sun
- A galaxy that will form in 4.5 billion years
- Another planet in the solar system that does not have life
- Most likely the coldest planet in the solar system besides Pluto
- A big black space with galaxies, stars, planets and more!
- The satellite of the Earth
15 Clues: The Earth orbits this star • The satellite of the Earth • The galaxy in which we live in • A star close to Proxima Centauri • A large hole that sucks in light • The largest planet in the solar system • The closest star to us besides the Sun • A galaxy that will form in 4.5 billion years • The closest galaxy to us besides the Milky Way • ...
Observing the Universe 2018-04-09
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- all what in space.
- the entire range of radiant energy.
- use a convex lens to concentrate.
- the alteration of the original shape of something.
- the spatial period of a periodic wave.
- an instrument located in outer space to observe distant planets, galaxies and other astronomical objects.
- collect visible light waves.
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- an optical instrument that aids in the observation of remote objects by collecting electromagnetic radiation.
- the close star to earth.
- quantitative property that must be transferred to an object.
- use a curved mirror to concentrate.
- a group of galaxy.
- type of astronomical object consisting of a luminous spheroid of plasma.
- an astronomical body orbiting a star or stellar remnant.
- the act of interfering, invading, or poaching.
15 Clues: all what in space. • a group of galaxy. • the close star to earth. • collect visible light waves. • use a convex lens to concentrate. • the entire range of radiant energy. • use a curved mirror to concentrate. • the spatial period of a periodic wave. • the act of interfering, invading, or poaching. • the alteration of the original shape of something. • ...
Our Solar System 2026-02-23
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- which star is the centre of our solar system
- Which planet is called Morning Star
- Which planet is furthest away from the sun?
- Which planet is second largest?
- the smallest planet in our solar system
- How many dwarf planets are there in our solar system?
- What was the name of the dog that went to the moon?
- Which planet has life on it?
- what makes sure we have moderate temperatures on earth?
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- What are the persons called that travel in space?
- one of Jupiter moons have the same name as a continent which?
- What are the robots on Mars called?
- how many moons does jupiter have?
- which force keeps us on the earth
- How many planets are there in our solar system?
15 Clues: Which planet has life on it? • Which planet is second largest? • how many moons does jupiter have? • which force keeps us on the earth • What are the robots on Mars called? • Which planet is called Morning Star • the smallest planet in our solar system • Which planet is furthest away from the sun? • which star is the centre of our solar system • ...
Space 2026-02-23
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- What shape does the Milky Way have?
- Which planet rotates backwards compared to most other planets?
- What do astronauts travel in to get to space?
- Which planet is farthest from the Sun?
- Which planet is named after the Roman god of war?
- What is Earth’s natural satellite called?
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- Which planet is mostly made of gas?
- What is space filled with between stars and planets?
- Which planet has the most visible ring system?
- Which planet has the shortest year
- Which planet is an ice giant and light blue in color?
- What is the star at the center of our solar system?
- What do we call a burning ball of gas in space?
- Which planet do humans live on?
- Which galaxy do we live in?
15 Clues: Which galaxy do we live in? • Which planet do humans live on? • Which planet has the shortest year • Which planet is mostly made of gas? • What shape does the Milky Way have? • Which planet is farthest from the Sun? • What is Earth’s natural satellite called? • What do astronauts travel in to get to space? • Which planet has the most visible ring system? • ...
science 2017-05-25
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- a weight changed into newtons
- a force when something moves it toward yourself
- a force that attract things to it.
- how to measure newtons
- a object that is used for weight
- a force that pulls you to something that is larger than you (such as planets)
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- who was named after a weight
- a force that when two object go together and make them slow down
- a force when something moves a object forward
- when somethings reacts to another object
- a planet that orbits the earth
- a universe of planets, galaxy's and milky ways
12 Clues: how to measure newtons • who was named after a weight • a weight changed into newtons • a planet that orbits the earth • a object that is used for weight • a force that attract things to it. • when somethings reacts to another object • a force when something moves a object forward • a universe of planets, galaxy's and milky ways • ...
Inner & Outer Planets Vocabulary 2026-01-12
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- Saturn's largest moon.
- Mons Large, elevated highland region on Venus.
- The largest, innermost, and irregularly shaped moon of Mars.
- Neptune's largest moon.
- Actively probes the Solar System by bouncing radio waves off celestial bodies like planets, asteroids, and moons.
- A long, steep slope, or cliff on a planet.
- Marineris A gigantic system of canyons on Mars, the largest in the Solar System.
- Basin A massive, ancient impact crater on Mercury.
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- The small, outermost moon Mars.
- Jupiter's largest moon.
- The process where a molecule breaks apart into smaller atoms.
- Planets A planet primarily composed of silicone rocks, solid surface.
12 Clues: Saturn's largest moon. • Jupiter's largest moon. • Neptune's largest moon. • The small, outermost moon Mars. • A long, steep slope, or cliff on a planet. • Mons Large, elevated highland region on Venus. • Basin A massive, ancient impact crater on Mercury. • The largest, innermost, and irregularly shaped moon of Mars. • ...
Models of the Universe 2026-03-24
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- Information used to support or prove ideas
- Objects or instruments that help us make discoveries
- Model that places the Sun at the centre
- The path something takes as it moves around another object
- The meaning of the prefix "helio-"
- What the Sun appears to do in the sky each day (____and rise)
- Large objects like Earth that move around the Sun
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- Model that places Earth at the centre
- The space that contains everything, including stars and planets
- A hot, glowing ball of gas like the Sun
- The point in the middle of something
- The meaning of the prefix "geo-"
12 Clues: The meaning of the prefix "geo-" • The meaning of the prefix "helio-" • The point in the middle of something • Model that places Earth at the centre • A hot, glowing ball of gas like the Sun • Model that places the Sun at the centre • Information used to support or prove ideas • Large objects like Earth that move around the Sun • ...
The Planets 2022-11-05
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- which planet is called the evening/morning star?
- the chemical element uranium was named after what planet?
- one of saturnus's moons
- the third planet from the sun.
- what is the earth's natural satellites?
- what planet is nickname the "Red Planet"?
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- what is the hottest planet in the Solar System?
- what planet in the solar system is farthest from the sun?
- Ganymede, the biggest moon in our Solar System, belongs to which planet?
- the sixth planet from the sun features an extensive ring system.
10 Clues: one of saturnus's moons • the third planet from the sun. • what is the earth's natural satellites? • what planet is nickname the "Red Planet"? • what is the hottest planet in the Solar System? • which planet is called the evening/morning star? • what planet in the solar system is farthest from the sun? • the chemical element uranium was named after what planet? • ...
inner planets 2022-10-03
Across
- called the red planet called olympas marr valcano
- celestial object
- when planets move repletely around
- closest to the sun with thick atmosphere
- Mercury, Venus, Earths, Mars
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- terrestrial planet ranges in thickness mars and in composition
- small blue planet
- they are like in some ways
- were we live made of 2/3 water
9 Clues: celestial object • small blue planet • they are like in some ways • Mercury, Venus, Earths, Mars • were we live made of 2/3 water • when planets move repletely around • closest to the sun with thick atmosphere • called the red planet called olympas marr valcano • terrestrial planet ranges in thickness mars and in composition
the planets 2017-03-28
9 Clues: is blue • has rings • red planet • stinky planet • where people live • the biggest planet • closest to the sun • no longer a planet • can be seen from earth
The Planets 2020-03-26
9 Clues: The largest planet • Famous for its rings • Closest planet to Earth • Closest planet to the Sun • Known as the "Red Planet" • The farthest planet from the Sun • Coldest planet in the Solar System • No longer officially considered a planet • Takes approximately 365 days to rotate around the Sun
The planets 2020-05-01
9 Clues: This planet is the bigest. • This planet is the hotest. • This planet has life on it. • This planet is in kuiper belt. • This planet is the 8th planet. • This planet has the largest rings. • This planet is named the red planet. • This planet is the closest of the Sun. • This planet has the 2nd largest rings.
The Planets 2011-07-08
9 Clues: The largest planet • Famous for its rings • Closest planet to Earth • Closest planet to the sun • Known as the "Red Planet" • The farthest planet from the sun • Coldest planet in the solar system • No longer a officially considered a planet • Takes approximately 365 days to rotate around the sun
The Planets 2013-04-05
9 Clues: The red planet • The dwarf planet • The planet with rings • The planet we live on • The third largest planet • The planet with a big red dot • The planet closest to the Sun • The planet between Mercury and Earth • The planet named after the roman god of the sea
Planets Crossword 2014-10-28
9 Clues: Hottest Planet • Smallest Planet • Closest to the Sun • Surrounded by rings. • The Planet we live on • Known as the 'Red Planet' • Seventh planet from the sun • Named after the Roman god of the sea • The biggest planet in the solar system
The Planets 2015-06-30
9 Clues: for its rings • largest planet • planet to earth • planet to the sun • as the "Red Planet" • Farthest planet from sun • planet in the solar system • longer a officialy considered a planet • approimately 365 days to rotate around the sun
Space Planets 2016-11-17
9 Clues: Dwarf planet • Hottest planet • Biggest planet • Second last planet • Closest to the Sun • Has the biggest rings • Known as the Red Planet • Named after roman god of seas • Take 365 days to rotate the Sun
The Planets 2016-10-20
9 Clues: The largest planet • Famous for its rings • Closest planet to Earth • Closest planet to the sun • Known as the "Red Planet" • The farthest planet from the sun • Coldest planet in the solar system • No longer a officially considered a planet • Takes approximately 365 days to rotate around the sun
The Planets 2016-10-20
9 Clues: The largest planet • Famous for its rings • Closest planet to Earth • Known as the "Red Planet" • Closest planet to the sun • The farthest planet from the sun • Coldest planet in the solar system • No longer a officially considered a planet • Takes approximately 365 days to rotate around the sun
The Planets 2017-04-08
9 Clues: HAS 150 MOONS • THE RED PLANET • THE DWARF PLANET • THE LARGEST PLANET • THE COLDEST PLANET • THE HOTTEST PLANET • THE SMALLEST PLANET • THE SMALLEST OF THE ICE GIANTS • WAS ONCE BELIEVED TO BE THE CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSE
Planets Crossword 2022-03-09
9 Clues: The planet we live on- • The closet planet to the sun- • The sixth planet from the sun- • The eight planet from the sun- • The fifth planet from the sun- • The second planet from the sun- • The fourth planet from the sun- • The seventh planet from the sun- • The biggest star in our solar system-
space planets 2022-05-03
9 Clues: has 14 moons • 2 earths wide • spins on its side • 2nd planet from the sun • ring of ice, rocks, dust • third planet from the sun • it is the closest planet to the sun • this planet is called the earths twin • is the dorf planet of our soler sistom
Planets Align 2022-04-27
9 Clues: To line up in a row. • The planet we live on. • Planet that starts with a V. • To revolve around an object. • Planet that starts with an S. • The fourth planet from the sun. • The largest planet in the solar system. • The brightest object in the sky in the daytime • The biggest object we see in the sky at night.
The planets 2022-04-01
9 Clues: The largest planet • Famous for its rings • Knows as the red planet • Closest planet to the sun • Closest planet to the Earth • The farthest planet from the sun • Coldest planet in the solar system • No longer officialy considered planet • Takes approximately 365 days rotate around the sun
The Planets 2024-12-10
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- : is hotter than Mercury – despite being further away from the Sun
- : has the largest temperature fluctuations in the solar system.
- : is so far from the Sun that high noon on the big blue planet would seem like dim twilight to us
- : is 31,518 miles wide
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- : It has a tornado that is as big as 300 Earths and can fit in it easily
- : Can Float in Water
- : is called the Red Planet
- : you live on it
- : is a star
9 Clues: : is a star • : you live on it • : Can Float in Water • : is 31,518 miles wide • : is called the Red Planet • : has the largest temperature fluctuations in the solar system. • : is hotter than Mercury – despite being further away from the Sun • : It has a tornado that is as big as 300 Earths and can fit in it easily • ...
the planets 2025-04-28
9 Clues: has life • hotist planet • has a funny name • closest to the sun • its a lonely planet • has beautiful rings • has a dark blue spot • is the biggest planet • next to the asteroid belt
The Planets 2024-09-14
9 Clues: The largest planet • Famous for its rings. • Closest planet to Earth • Known as the Red Planet • The closest planet to the sun • The farthest planet from the sun • Coldest planet in the solar system • No longer a officially considered a planet • Takes approximately 365 days to rotate around the sun
Alyssa's Planets 2026-06-02
9 Clues: Our home 5 • Quite big 6 • Daddy's car 5 • A blue planet 7 • The red planet 4 • Biggest planet 7 • Am I still a planet ? 5 • A little planet near the sun 7 • I have rings and lots of moons 6
Space week 1 2022-11-03
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- planet that is not large enough to clear its own path for orbit
- gas and ice giant planets
- rocky objects leftover in space from the formation of the solar system
- lowest level of the atmosphere
- when plants release water vapor into the air
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- when water vapor rises from surface water into the atmosphere
- natural satellite orbiting earth
- rocky, earth-like planets
- highest level clouds
- what holds the moon in orbit around earth
10 Clues: highest level clouds • gas and ice giant planets • rocky, earth-like planets • lowest level of the atmosphere • natural satellite orbiting earth • what holds the moon in orbit around earth • when plants release water vapor into the air • when water vapor rises from surface water into the atmosphere • planet that is not large enough to clear its own path for orbit • ...
Patterns of Earth and Sky 1 2021-04-08
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- The distance light travels in a year
- Person who studies stars, planets, galaxies
- How long it takes for Earth to rotate on its axis
- An illustration that shows how something works
- The planet we live on
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- The shape of Earth
- system The sun, moon, and planets that orbit the sun.
- Measurements recorded in a science experiment
- to move in a circle around another object
- The distance across a circle
10 Clues: The shape of Earth • The planet we live on • The distance across a circle • The distance light travels in a year • to move in a circle around another object • Person who studies stars, planets, galaxies • Measurements recorded in a science experiment • An illustration that shows how something works • How long it takes for Earth to rotate on its axis • ...
Galaxies 2023-02-15
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- a circle shaped bundle of radioactive material
- a football shaped galaxy made of stars
- a bunch of gas, dust, stars, and planets
- a type of galaxy that has no defined shape
- Way The galaxy that we live in
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- a types of galaxy that spirals
- hole When an object becomes so massive it is single
- a large rock that floats through space
- system a system of planets, asteroids, etc
- a force that pulls things
10 Clues: a force that pulls things • a types of galaxy that spirals • Way The galaxy that we live in • a football shaped galaxy made of stars • a large rock that floats through space • a bunch of gas, dust, stars, and planets • system a system of planets, asteroids, etc • a type of galaxy that has no defined shape • a circle shaped bundle of radioactive material • ...
Job1 2023-06-15
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- Plays sports and exercises to stay fit and strong.
- Bakes delicious bread and pastries for people to enjoy.
- Explores space and visits other planets.
- Designs and builds houses and buildings.
- Performs in movies or plays.
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- Acts in movies, plays, and shows to entertain people.
- Cooks tasty meals and creates new recipes.
- Studies stars, planets, and the universe.
- Creates beautiful paintings and drawings.
- Builds and repairs things using wood and tools.
10 Clues: Performs in movies or plays. • Explores space and visits other planets. • Designs and builds houses and buildings. • Studies stars, planets, and the universe. • Creates beautiful paintings and drawings. • Cooks tasty meals and creates new recipes. • Builds and repairs things using wood and tools. • Plays sports and exercises to stay fit and strong. • ...
Puzzle Time 2014-03-04
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- Planets _______ the sun
- Location to which another location is compared
- constant no matter where you are at
- A push or a pull
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- Combination of all forces acting on an object
- an amount of space between two things or people.
- Planets are round because of this
- Motion of a body when only the force of gravity is acting on it
- Speed of an object in a particular direction
- Location of an object
10 Clues: A push or a pull • Location of an object • Planets _______ the sun • Planets are round because of this • constant no matter where you are at • Speed of an object in a particular direction • Combination of all forces acting on an object • Location to which another location is compared • an amount of space between two things or people. • ...
Chapter 28 + 29 Crossword Addison Kiefer 2022-05-18
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- how many inner planets
- volcanically active and is a very harsh place.
- third planet from the Sun
- Sun centered solar system
- thin atmosphere—95% carbon dioxide and 0.15% oxygen.
- closest planet to sun
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- Earth-centered solar system
- nearest star to earth
- is a Hypothetical form of energy that exerts a negative, repulsive pressure, behaving like the opposite of gravity.
- the Sun and planets formed together from a cloud of gas and dust nebula
10 Clues: nearest star to earth • closest planet to sun • how many inner planets • third planet from the Sun • Sun centered solar system • Earth-centered solar system • volcanically active and is a very harsh place. • thin atmosphere—95% carbon dioxide and 0.15% oxygen. • the Sun and planets formed together from a cloud of gas and dust nebula • ...
Inner Planets Stations Crossword 2023-08-23
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- The hottest planet in our solar system
- The closest planet to the Sun
- What separates the inner planets from the outer planets
- A celestial object that orbits a planet
- Means that something is Earth-like
- The only planet known to support life
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- Are Smaller, with few to no moons,terrestrial
- The word that describes moving repeatedly around
- Known as the Red Planet
- Something that is made of gases surrounding a planet
10 Clues: Known as the Red Planet • The closest planet to the Sun • Means that something is Earth-like • The only planet known to support life • The hottest planet in our solar system • A celestial object that orbits a planet • Are Smaller, with few to no moons,terrestrial • The word that describes moving repeatedly around • Something that is made of gases surrounding a planet • ...
Sun, Moon and Earth 2025-07-31
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- when the moon goes down
- when the moon comes out
- System where the 8 planets and our Sun are located
- when the sky is dark and sometimes full of stars
- the planet we live on
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- when planets go around something like a planet
- a floating object in space that creates network
- a big, round object in space that orbits our planet
- when the sun is out
- when the Sun is coming up
10 Clues: when the sun is out • the planet we live on • when the moon goes down • when the moon comes out • when the Sun is coming up • when planets go around something like a planet • a floating object in space that creates network • when the sky is dark and sometimes full of stars • a big, round object in space that orbits our planet • ...
Gravity, and force 2025-02-10
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- What gravity determines on
- Changes on different planets
- A force pulls on one object into a path that curves around another object
- Gravity can move things in what
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- A unit of weight
- What type of force gravity is
- When no forces are on it and gravity is pulling it down
- A force that pulls you down
- When a planet goes around another planet
- Doesn't change when you are on planets
10 Clues: A unit of weight • What gravity determines on • A force that pulls you down • Changes on different planets • What type of force gravity is • Gravity can move things in what • Doesn't change when you are on planets • When a planet goes around another planet • When no forces are on it and gravity is pulling it down • ...
solar system 2025-04-30
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- a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust
- a brief eruption of intense high high energy radiation from the suns surface
- the star at the center of our solar system
- astronomer who discovered pluto
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- sixth planet from the sun
- the galaxy that contains our solar system
- what rocky planets are called
- Giants what gas planets are called
- largest dwarf planet in the kuiper belt
- the natural satellite of the earth
10 Clues: sixth planet from the sun • what rocky planets are called • astronomer who discovered pluto • Giants what gas planets are called • the natural satellite of the earth • largest dwarf planet in the kuiper belt • the galaxy that contains our solar system • the star at the center of our solar system • a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust • ...
Grade 3 Unit 3 Week 1/2 Vocab 2025-01-12
8 Clues: feel heat • the world • the outside of something • the study of stars and planets • how much of something there is • tells how hot or cold something is • provide someone with something they need • includes Earth and the planets that move around the sun
Solar System Part 2 2021-10-06
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- Chunks of rock or dust that break off of a comet or asteroid. These objects enter Earth's atmosphere and vaporize, giving off light. Also known as "shooting stars".
- Formal name for the rocky land planets.
- Balls of ice, rock, and dust that orbit the sun. Gives off a glowing tail.
- Scientist who discovered the law of gravity.
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- An event where a large number of meteors enter the Earth's atmosphere. Occurs when the Earth passes through the debris left behind by a comet.
- A force that pulls objects toward each other.
- The shape of the planets orbit around the sun. Slightly oval or egg-shaped.
- Rocky objects that are large enough to get past Earth's atmosphere and strike the ground.
- Small, rocky objects that orbit the sun.
- Formal name for the gas planets.
10 Clues: Formal name for the gas planets. • Formal name for the rocky land planets. • Small, rocky objects that orbit the sun. • Scientist who discovered the law of gravity. • A force that pulls objects toward each other. • Balls of ice, rock, and dust that orbit the sun. Gives off a glowing tail. • The shape of the planets orbit around the sun. Slightly oval or egg-shaped. • ...
Q1 Reflection Adam Ibrahim 2025-10-31
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- The eclipse where the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.
- Regular changes in temperature that repeat every year.
- Names for the 4 closest planets to the sun in our solar system.
- To spin on an axis.
- The force of attraction between objects with mass.
- The process of Rocky layers that are formed over long periods of time.
- Names the 4 planets farthest from the sun in our solar system.
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- Remains or impressions of ancient organisms.
- To move around another object.
- When the lighting of the moon is increasing
- The man who was credited with discovering gravity.
- Number of months in each season.
- Rock layers.
- The geological period with the youngest index fossils found.
- when the lighting of the moon is decreasing.
- The eclipse where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.
16 Clues: Rock layers. • To spin on an axis. • To move around another object. • Number of months in each season. • When the lighting of the moon is increasing • Remains or impressions of ancient organisms. • when the lighting of the moon is decreasing. • The man who was credited with discovering gravity. • The force of attraction between objects with mass. • ...
The Solar System 2017-04-16
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- Which planet is nicknamed the 'Red Planet'?
- Our planet.
- An instrument that scientists use to observe planets.
- What is the largest planet in the Solar System.
- Name the seventh planet.
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- How many planets are in the Solar System.
- Our sun is this.
- The planet closest to the sun.
- One of many 'rocks' in a belt between Mars and Jupiter
- What is the hottest planet in the Solar System.
- This used to be called a planet but now is not.
- The sixth planet from the sun, features and extensive ring system, what is the name of this planet?
12 Clues: Our planet. • Our sun is this. • Name the seventh planet. • The planet closest to the sun. • How many planets are in the Solar System. • Which planet is nicknamed the 'Red Planet'? • What is the hottest planet in the Solar System. • This used to be called a planet but now is not. • What is the largest planet in the Solar System. • ...
science 2017-05-25
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- a force when something moves it toward yourself
- a weight changed into newtons
- who was named after a weight
- a planet that orbits the earth
- a force that attract things to it.
- a universe of planets, galaxy's and milky ways
- a object that is used for weight
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- a force when something moves a object forward
- a force that when two object go together and make them slow down
- how to measure newtons
- when somethings reacts to another object
- a force that pulls you to something that is larger than you (such as planets)
12 Clues: how to measure newtons • who was named after a weight • a weight changed into newtons • a planet that orbits the earth • a object that is used for weight • a force that attract things to it. • when somethings reacts to another object • a force when something moves a object forward • a universe of planets, galaxy's and milky ways • ...
Topic 16 Lesson 4 - Scientific Revolution 2024-03-22
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- any organized study of the natural world
- came up with the heliocentric theory
- advanced the study of the human body by dissecting dead human bodies
- theory that the sun and the planets moved around the earth
- time period of a new way of thinking about science
- created the pendulum for clocks
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- theorized that the planets move in oval paths called ellipses
- offered safety to scholars who were trying to study and learn
- sun-centered theory
- developed the scientific method
- theorized the idea of gravity after seeing an apple fall
- developed a large amount of scientific knowledge
12 Clues: sun-centered theory • developed the scientific method • created the pendulum for clocks • came up with the heliocentric theory • any organized study of the natural world • developed a large amount of scientific knowledge • time period of a new way of thinking about science • theorized the idea of gravity after seeing an apple fall • ...
Space Scavenger Hunt 2025-06-06
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- This planet orbits the sun the fastest (88 days).
- What planet has the largest volcano in our solar system?
- What separates the inner planets from the outer planets?
- What is an exploding star called?
- What is the farthest man-made object from Earth?
- Called the “Dwarf Planet".
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- What are Saturn's rings made of?
- The International Astronomical Union says there are 88 of these patterns in our solar system.
- What is the last planet in the solar system?
- What is the hottest planet?(860 °F)
- What planet spins sideways?
- How many Earth’s can fit in Jupiter?
12 Clues: Called the “Dwarf Planet". • What planet spins sideways? • What are Saturn's rings made of? • What is an exploding star called? • What is the hottest planet?(860 °F) • How many Earth’s can fit in Jupiter? • What is the last planet in the solar system? • What is the farthest man-made object from Earth? • This planet orbits the sun the fastest (88 days). • ...
Alpha Crossword Puzzle 2025-10-01
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- The Red Planet(our goal)
- I’m the burning heart of a cosmic family, radiating light to power life on a watery globe
- Space, stars, planets, galaxies, and the universe
- Designed for launching into orbit
- The planet where we live
- Born from gas and dust, lighting up the cosmos
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- I light up the night sky
- A rocky world, nearest to the blazing Sun
- Designed to travel beyond Earth's atmosphere into space
- Countless stars, planets, and galaxies
- To work among the stars, floating in zero gravity
- Far-off edge where earth and sky unite
12 Clues: I light up the night sky • The Red Planet(our goal) • The planet where we live • Designed for launching into orbit • Countless stars, planets, and galaxies • Far-off edge where earth and sky unite • A rocky world, nearest to the blazing Sun • Born from gas and dust, lighting up the cosmos • To work among the stars, floating in zero gravity • ...
Crossword puzzle based on Class 5 EVS Chapter 11 – Sunita in Space. 2026-03-05
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- The region beyond Earth where planets and stars exist
- What astronauts do inside spacecraft due to lack of gravity
- A vehicle used to travel into space
- The space organization that sent Sunita to space
- The force that pulls objects toward Earth
- The planet where we live
- The path in which planets move around the Sun
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- First Indian-origin woman to go to space
- Protective headgear worn by astronauts
- The vehicle in which astronauts travel in space
- A place in space where astronauts live and work
- A person trained to travel in space
12 Clues: The planet where we live • A vehicle used to travel into space • A person trained to travel in space • Protective headgear worn by astronauts • First Indian-origin woman to go to space • The force that pulls objects toward Earth • The path in which planets move around the Sun • The vehicle in which astronauts travel in space • ...
Space 2025-12-03
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- what planet is known as the “red planet”
- what is the largest planet in our solar system
- how many outer planets are in our solar system
- what do astronauts wear in space
- what is the coldest planet in our solar system
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- what is the hottest planet in our solar system
- true or false: the sun is a star
- what is the smallest planet in our solar system
- how many planets are in our solar system
- BONUS: who made this crossword puzzle
- can humans breath in space
- how many inner planets are in our solar system
- how many rings does Saturn have
13 Clues: can humans breath in space • how many rings does Saturn have • true or false: the sun is a star • what do astronauts wear in space • BONUS: who made this crossword puzzle • what planet is known as the “red planet” • how many planets are in our solar system • what is the hottest planet in our solar system • what is the largest planet in our solar system • ...
Unit 9 Review 2020-04-28
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- theory that the universe began with a large explosion and has been expanding ever since
- determines the length of a day
- causes the earth to have seasons
- theory that the earth is in the center of the solar system
- the universe is 13.7 ______ years old
- moon phase during a solar eclipse
- season that occurs when the hemisphere is titled towards the Sun
- moon phase that occurs when the moon is furthest from the sun
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- theory that the sun is in the center of the solar system
- eclipse that occurs during a full moon
- two factors determine gravity's strength: ____ and mass
- determines a year; a planets trip around the Sun
- without this force, planets would fly off into space
- proposed heliocentrism
- objects in motion stay in motion
- moon phase with only a sliver of light
- eclipse that occurs during a new moon when the moon creates a shadow on earth's surface
17 Clues: proposed heliocentrism • determines the length of a day • objects in motion stay in motion • causes the earth to have seasons • moon phase during a solar eclipse • the universe is 13.7 ______ years old • eclipse that occurs during a full moon • moon phase with only a sliver of light • determines a year; a planets trip around the Sun • ...
Planets and Stars: 2021-05-10
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- Known as the "red planet"
- The most blue planet in the Solar System
- A surrounding sphere of every planet
- This is the star of the Solar System.
- We live here.
- Used to be a planet but isn't anymore.
- The same size as Earth.
- The zone where Earth is.
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- A rock zone where asteroids and meteors orbit, and it's between Mars and Jupiter.
- Saturn's largest moon
- The closest to the sun.
- The most popular ring planet.
- The largest planet in the Solar System.
- The 2nd coldest planet in the Solar System.
14 Clues: We live here. • Saturn's largest moon • The closest to the sun. • The same size as Earth. • The zone where Earth is. • Known as the "red planet" • The most popular ring planet. • A surrounding sphere of every planet • This is the star of the Solar System. • Used to be a planet but isn't anymore. • The largest planet in the Solar System. • The most blue planet in the Solar System • ...
planets by matt 2012-06-20
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- how long does it take for the light to get here
- what is the nickname for mercury
- what is the seccond star closest to the earth
- what is the nickname for mars
- ploto is not a planet what is it
- What is the hottest planet
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- what is the red dot on jupiter
- How far away is the sun in million of miles
- why cant you land on jupiter
- what is a exploding star
- what are the two closest planets to the sun
- what is the smallest planet
- how many hours does it take for the earth to spin
- what star is closest to the earth
14 Clues: what is a exploding star • What is the hottest planet • what is the smallest planet • why cant you land on jupiter • what is the nickname for mars • what is the red dot on jupiter • what is the nickname for mercury • ploto is not a planet what is it • what star is closest to the earth • How far away is the sun in million of miles • what are the two closest planets to the sun • ...
Inner planets Shayla 2025-05-12
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- Mercury has no _____
- _____ has a thick atmosphere.
- ____ is the coldest planet.
- venus is the hottest planet in the _____system.
- _____ is not a perfect sphere.
- Mars is often called the red ______
- Venus is often referred as _____ sister planet.
- Earth is the only known solar planet to ______ life.
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- Mars is the _____ planet from the sun.
- _______ is the closest to the sun.
- Mercury is the ________ planet and closest to the sun
- Mercury has the fastest ________.
- Venus has ____ rotation.
- Earths has the hottest ____.
- Mars has ___ moons.
15 Clues: Mars has ___ moons. • Mercury has no _____ • Venus has ____ rotation. • ____ is the coldest planet. • Earths has the hottest ____. • _____ has a thick atmosphere. • _____ is not a perfect sphere. • Mercury has the fastest ________. • _______ is the closest to the sun. • Mars is often called the red ______ • Mars is the _____ planet from the sun. • ...
Space And Planets 2025-04-26
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- The red planet known for its iron oxide.
- A tilted planet with a bluish colour.
- The planet we live on.
- A glowing ball of gas in the universe.
- An icy celestial body with a glowing tail.
- The farthest planet from the sun.
- A rocky object orbiting the sun.
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- A collection of stars and planets like the Milky Way.
- The largest planet with a Great Red Spot.
- The path a planet takes around the sun.
- A vehicle used to travel into space.
- The hottest planet in the solar system.
- The planet famous for its rings.
- Earth's natural satellite.
14 Clues: The planet we live on. • Earth's natural satellite. • The planet famous for its rings. • A rocky object orbiting the sun. • The farthest planet from the sun. • A vehicle used to travel into space. • A tilted planet with a bluish colour. • A glowing ball of gas in the universe. • The path a planet takes around the sun. • The hottest planet in the solar system. • ...
The Solar System 2017-04-09
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- A bright ball of gas, seen at night
- Earth's only natural satellite
- A dwarf planet with an unusual orbit around the sun
- The planet with the most notable rings
- A chunk of rock in space
- The only planet which rotates in the opposite direction to other planets
- The biggest gas giant
- The first planet from the Sun
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- A middle aged dwarf star which the planets orbit around
- The term used when a meteoride enters Earth's atmosphere
- Planet named after the Roman god of war
- The only planet to rotate on it's side
- The blue gas giant
- The planet with the only known life in the solar system
- A body of ice and dust that forms a tail of gas when nearing the sun
15 Clues: The blue gas giant • The biggest gas giant • A chunk of rock in space • The first planet from the Sun • Earth's only natural satellite • A bright ball of gas, seen at night • The planet with the most notable rings • The only planet to rotate on it's side • Planet named after the Roman god of war • A dwarf planet with an unusual orbit around the sun • ...
Science Crossword 2017-05-21
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- More is known about the ______ than any other celestial body.
- Fourth closest planet to the sun.
- According to the _______ ________ the sun and planets formed together from a cloud of gas and dust. (2 words)
- Small rocky bodies that orbit the sun.
- Farthest away planet from the sun.
- Since 2006 _______ has been classified as a dwarf planet.
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- Another name for the outer planets.
- In the sun ____ ________ tons of mass are converted to energy each second. (2 words)
- Many people believed the _______ ________ galaxy made up the entire universe. (2 words)
- The closest planet to the sun.
- The sun is made up of mainly ________.
- The _____ is the nearest star to Earth.
- ________ have a mass of water, methane, and ice.
- Second closest planet to the sun.
- Third closest planet to the sun.
15 Clues: The closest planet to the sun. • Third closest planet to the sun. • Fourth closest planet to the sun. • Second closest planet to the sun. • Farthest away planet from the sun. • Another name for the outer planets. • The sun is made up of mainly ________. • Small rocky bodies that orbit the sun. • The _____ is the nearest star to Earth. • ...
Space 2020-09-21
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- giant and shiny balls
- that goes through the atmosphere and hits Earth's surface.
- sun, planets, and all the other objects that revolve around the sun
- the largest planet
- something that orbits planet
- continuous area or expanse which is free, available
- the center of solar systemA meteoroid
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- An object that orbits the sun and is spherical, but has not cleared the area of its orbit.
- another name of Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars
- Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus
- the planet we live on.
- a small rock that orbits the sun
- something that looks like shooting stars.
- a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust together by gravity
- A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon
15 Clues: the largest planet • giant and shiny balls • the planet we live on. • something that orbits planet • a small rock that orbits the sun • Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus • the center of solar systemA meteoroid • something that looks like shooting stars. • another name of Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars • A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon • ...
Observing the Universe 2018-04-09
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- an astronomical body orbiting a star or stellar remnant.
- the spatial period of a periodic wave.
- use a convex lens to concentrate.
- the close star to earth.
- the entire range of radiant energy.
- an optical instrument that aids in the observation of remote objects by collecting electromagnetic radiation.
- a group of galaxy.
- an instrument located in outer space to observe distant planets, galaxies and other astronomical objects.
- the act of interfering, invading, or poaching.
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- collect visible light waves.
- use a curved mirror to concentrate.
- all what in space.
- type of astronomical object consisting of a luminous spheroid of plasma.
- the alteration of the original shape of something.
- quantitative property that must be transferred to an object.
15 Clues: all what in space. • a group of galaxy. • the close star to earth. • collect visible light waves. • use a convex lens to concentrate. • use a curved mirror to concentrate. • the entire range of radiant energy. • the spatial period of a periodic wave. • the act of interfering, invading, or poaching. • the alteration of the original shape of something. • ...
aaa 2022-01-27
UNIVERSE 2021-02-24
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- It is infinite and starts with the letter S.
- It’s a star and it's very hot
- It is the name of our galaxy
- Are brilliant and they are all over space.
- Luminous bodies with ice,sand,carbon dioxide.
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- There are 8 in the Solar system.
- Where are the planets and the stars.
- Are 8 planets that rotate around the sun.
- It’s dark and deep.
- Appears at night, it's a natural satellite.
10 Clues: It’s dark and deep. • It is the name of our galaxy • It’s a star and it's very hot • There are 8 in the Solar system. • Where are the planets and the stars. • Are 8 planets that rotate around the sun. • Are brilliant and they are all over space. • Appears at night, it's a natural satellite. • It is infinite and starts with the letter S. • ...
Chapter 21 lesson 1-2 Crossword puzzle 2017-04-19
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- Second planet from the sun
- the fourth planet from the sun
- time is takes an object to travel once
- Millions of small rocky objects
- a planets atmosphere traps solar energy
- something we live on
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- time it takes an object to complete on rotation
- unit Distances are sometimes measured in meters
- planets closets to the sun
- made of gas dust and ice and moves around the sun in an oval shaped orbit
10 Clues: something we live on • Second planet from the sun • planets closets to the sun • the fourth planet from the sun • Millions of small rocky objects • time is takes an object to travel once • a planets atmosphere traps solar energy • time it takes an object to complete on rotation • unit Distances are sometimes measured in meters • ...
Saturn - Check your knowledge crossword 2020-11-02
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- If Saturn was placed in water it would_____(5)
- Saturn's largest moon (5)
- The second largest planet of the solar system
- The shape of the planets
- This person discovered Saturn's rings (7)
- Saturn is what numbered planet from the sun?
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- Saturn has more than sixty of these (5)
- Saturn has really bright _______ (5)
- Saturn is named after this Roman God of (11)
- Saturn is the least _______ of all the planets (5)
10 Clues: The shape of the planets • Saturn's largest moon (5) • Saturn has really bright _______ (5) • Saturn has more than sixty of these (5) • This person discovered Saturn's rings (7) • Saturn is named after this Roman God of (11) • Saturn is what numbered planet from the sun? • The second largest planet of the solar system • If Saturn was placed in water it would_____(5) • ...
Chloe Smith Crossword 2022-05-20
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- The planet closest to the sun.
- Used to qualify as a planet.
- Groups of stars that have regularly recognized positions.
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- Planets are divided into two ______.
- A star's _____ indicates its temperature.
- The sun is the nearest star to ______.
- A red star is ___ than a blue star.
- All the planets revolve around the sun.
- We measure the brightness of stars in how many ways?
- The big dipper is made up of how many stars?
10 Clues: Used to qualify as a planet. • The planet closest to the sun. • A red star is ___ than a blue star. • Planets are divided into two ______. • The sun is the nearest star to ______. • All the planets revolve around the sun. • A star's _____ indicates its temperature. • The big dipper is made up of how many stars? • We measure the brightness of stars in how many ways? • ...
SOLAR SYSTEM 2024-01-16
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- the planet closest to the sun
- a large, round body of rock or gas that moves around the sun
- it looks big in the night sky
- there are lots of these in the night sky
- the planet farthest from the sun
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- a hole in the ground
- constellation looks like a lion
- movement of planets around the sun
- it is bright in the sky in the day
- planets where humans live
10 Clues: a hole in the ground • planets where humans live • the planet closest to the sun • it looks big in the night sky • constellation looks like a lion • the planet farthest from the sun • movement of planets around the sun • it is bright in the sky in the day • there are lots of these in the night sky • a large, round body of rock or gas that moves around the sun
Scientific Revolution Crossword 2022-03-12
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- planets orbit in _____ not circles
- discovered law of intertia
- theory that the sun is the center of the universe
- the revival of art and literature
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- created scientific method
- crime of believing;saying things against the church's teachings
- believed the sun was center of universe;created heliocentric theory
- invented telescope,all things fall at the same rate of speed
- the curved path of a celestial object
- used to discover planets;invented by Galileo
10 Clues: created scientific method • discovered law of intertia • the revival of art and literature • planets orbit in _____ not circles • the curved path of a celestial object • used to discover planets;invented by Galileo • theory that the sun is the center of the universe • invented telescope,all things fall at the same rate of speed • ...
Scientific Revolution 2022-03-10
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- created the scientific method
- an oval pattern that the planets run on
- Challenged the church about the Earth's place in the universe
- a question in science including the words if and then
- had all the power and influenced people till the Scientific Revolution
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- found out that planets run on elipses
- observation, question, hypothesis, conduct experiment, create a conclusion
- invented the telescope
- the sun is at the center of the universe
- discovered Inertia
10 Clues: discovered Inertia • invented the telescope • created the scientific method • found out that planets run on elipses • an oval pattern that the planets run on • the sun is at the center of the universe • a question in science including the words if and then • Challenged the church about the Earth's place in the universe • ...
Solar System 2026-07-22
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- The center of the solar system.
- The path where planets revolve around the sun.
- Earth spinning around the sun is known as ______.
- The earth spins on its ______.
- The planets are held around the sun by its pull of ______.
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- The coldest planet in the solar system.
- The largest planet in the solar system.
- The closest planet to the sun.
- One complete ______ of the earth took 24 hours.
- Also known as the Red Planet.
10 Clues: Also known as the Red Planet. • The closest planet to the sun. • The earth spins on its ______. • The center of the solar system. • The coldest planet in the solar system. • The largest planet in the solar system. • The path where planets revolve around the sun. • One complete ______ of the earth took 24 hours. • Earth spinning around the sun is known as ______. • ...
adfawsf 2023-07-21
Solar System 2015-01-23
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- the planet with a hot surface and most like Earth in size
- planet closest to the sun
- dust particles, frozen water, methane, ammonia
- property of water most important for living organisms
- the model of the solar system with the sun in the middle
- Roman god of the sea
- the planet with the highest temperature
- huge cloud of gas and dust from which stars are formed
- one of the elements that make up the sun
- the moon is closest to this planet
- the asteroid belt occurs between these two planets
- the planet that contains oceans and ice caps
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- the reason the earth has tides
- planet likely to be visited by humans in future
- the sun appears to move across the sky due to earth's ____
- light blue planet named for the Roman god of the sea
- the phase of the moon during which a lunar eclipse occurs
- the phase of the moon when it cannot be seen
- what makes Earth unique compared to other planets
- a light year is a measurement of _______
- what Earth's rotations cause
21 Clues: Roman god of the sea • planet closest to the sun • what Earth's rotations cause • the reason the earth has tides • the moon is closest to this planet • the planet with the highest temperature • one of the elements that make up the sun • a light year is a measurement of _______ • the phase of the moon when it cannot be seen • the planet that contains oceans and ice caps • ...
Solar System Crossword 2014-09-05
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- Rocket ships go into outer....?
- This use to be considered the 2nd last planet from the sun but is now considered the last
- What is earth's only natural satellite
- This is the dwarf planet that comes after Neptune
- What is the name of the people who go into space
- The second planet from the sun
- The planet we live on
- What can be used to view planets in space
- The study of outer space
- This is the largest planet in the solar system
- The closest planet to the sun, it takes 88 days for this planet to orbit the sun
- There are billions and billions of these in our galaxy
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- This is the 7th planet from the sun
- What do all planets do around the sun
- This planet is between earth and jupiter
- The name given to earth's moon
- This planet has rings around it
- What separates the inner and the outer solar system
- Everything revolves around this
19 Clues: The planet we live on • The study of outer space • The name given to earth's moon • The second planet from the sun • Rocket ships go into outer....? • This planet has rings around it • Everything revolves around this • This is the 7th planet from the sun • What do all planets do around the sun • What is earth's only natural satellite • This planet is between earth and jupiter • ...
Total Eclipse of 2017 2017-08-22
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- The eclipse happened on ______ 21, 2017
- The _______ in our solar system orbit the sun
- On a clear night, we can see the _____ in the sky
- The planet we live on
- __________ received the best view of the eclipse
- We are one of many planets in _____ space
- How does the ___ on the moon cut his hair? Eclipse it.
- This was the first total eclipse in ninety - ____ years
- We belong in the galaxy named the _____ Way
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- The brightest star in our sky
- Many people had to ______ to see full totality
- Stores carried these to be able to safely see the eclipse
- The shape that was made while the moon was covering the earth
- The sun rises in the ____
- The moon goes through ______ like quarter, cresent, full
- The path of ________ is where the moon completely covered the sun
- What covered the sun
- The sun sets in the ____
- In our area, we had eighty - ____ percent totality
19 Clues: What covered the sun • The planet we live on • The sun sets in the ____ • The sun rises in the ____ • The brightest star in our sky • The eclipse happened on ______ 21, 2017 • We are one of many planets in _____ space • We belong in the galaxy named the _____ Way • The _______ in our solar system orbit the sun • Many people had to ______ to see full totality • ...
Universe CW Puzzle 2025-01-16
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- distance based on the distance that light travels in one year
- theory that explains the formation of the universe
- used for small distances in space
- _______ nuclear force is responsible for particle decay and powers stars
- _______ shift describes an object moving away from Earth
- a sphere of ionized gas that emits heat and light
- a collection of billions of stars held together by gravity
- the largest base unit of measurement used in space
- orbits a planet
- the weakest of the fundamental forces
- used to measure the distance between planets in the same planetary system
- planets, moons, and celestial objects orbiting a star
- all of the matter and energy that exists
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- _______ shift describes an object moving towards the Earth
- an object that orbits a central star
- force that causes like charges to repel and opposite charges to attract
- _______ nuclear force holds atoms together
- as this factor increases, the force of gravity will also increase
- as this factor increases, the force of gravity will decrease
19 Clues: orbits a planet • used for small distances in space • an object that orbits a central star • the weakest of the fundamental forces • all of the matter and energy that exists • _______ nuclear force holds atoms together • a sphere of ionized gas that emits heat and light • theory that explains the formation of the universe • ...
Science Vocab 2025-11-06
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- Earth’s tilt line that causes day and night.
- The Moon when fully lit as seen from Earth
- Measures different wavelengths of light to identify elements
- Average distance between Earth and the Sun.
- Energy Earth receives from the Sun’s rays.
- The study of space, stars, planets, and the universe
- The spinning of a planet around its axis
- Object that orbits around a planet
- The Moon when it is completely dark from Earth’s view
- A planet’s movement around the Sun
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- Powerful waves of heat and light from the Sun.
- A tool that collects light to make distant objects appear closer.
- Yearly weather patterns caused by Earth’s tilt and orbit
- To shine light on something.
- When the Sun is highest in the sky
- A vehicle designed to explore the surface of another planet or moon
- Moon phase when light is decreasing
- Flat, imaginary path where planets orbit the Sun
- Moon phase when light is increasing
19 Clues: To shine light on something. • When the Sun is highest in the sky • Object that orbits around a planet • A planet’s movement around the Sun • Moon phase when light is decreasing • Moon phase when light is increasing • The spinning of a planet around its axis • The Moon when fully lit as seen from Earth • Energy Earth receives from the Sun’s rays. • ...
Unit 4 - The Solar System 2023-11-26
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- The study of celestial objects, space; physical universe as a whole.
- The four planets beyond Mars: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
- One complete spin on the axis.
- a group of many rock objects located roughly between the orbits of the planets Mars and Jupiter
- A natural or artificial object in space that circles around another object.
- The Sun and everything that moves around it.
- The tendency of a moving object to keep moving in a straight line or any object to resist a change in motion.
- Any of the patterns that are formed by a group of stars in the night sky.
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- The force of attraction between any two objects due to their mass.
- The four planets closest to the sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
- An object in space that produces its own energy, including heat and light.
- A celestial body that orbits around the sun.
- the brightness of a star perceived by an observer on Earth.
- A chart or map showing the relative apparent positions of the stars, as seen from the earth, in a particular area of the sky.
- An astronomy tool designed to make distant objects appear nearer and larger, using lenses and curved mirrors. (i.e. Galileo)
- The star at the center of our solar system that supplies heat and light to Earth; its enormous gravity keeps the solar system in orbit
- The path one object travels around another object.
17 Clues: One complete spin on the axis. • A celestial body that orbits around the sun. • The Sun and everything that moves around it. • The path one object travels around another object. • the brightness of a star perceived by an observer on Earth. • The force of attraction between any two objects due to their mass. • ...
Weekly Checkin Quiz #7 2024-03-15
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- Breakdown/dissolving of rock into smaller pieces by either physical or chemical processes.
- Solid piece of debris (comet, asteroid, meteor) that originates in space and survives its passage through the atmosphere to reach the surface of Earth (or the Moon)
- Rock that currently exists that geologists use to understand Earth's history
- Technique used to date materials such as rocks and carbon
- Volcanic activity
- Accumulation of particles into a massive object by gravitationally attracting more matter
- Solid, irregular shaped rocky mass that is smaller than a planet and orbits the Sun. Made of materials similar to those that formed the planets (Clay, Nickel, Iron, Silicate)
- Act of water, ice, or wind moving/transporting and depositing material into other locations
- Rocks from the moon
- Contracting mass of gas that represents an early stage in the formation of a star, before nuclear fusion begins
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- Period of increased impact from meteorites
- Spontaneous emission of radiation by an unstable nucleus of isotopes in order to stabilize
- Small bodies of accreted gas and dust that to have orbited the Sun during the formation of the planets
- Large body of matter in orbit around the Sun or a star and thought to be developing into a planet
- When gravity causes matter to come together and form larger bodies
- System in space that holds Earth and other planets around the Sun
- Rotating disk of matter surrounding a large object in space, caused by the pull of gravity
17 Clues: Volcanic activity • Rocks from the moon • Period of increased impact from meteorites • Technique used to date materials such as rocks and carbon • System in space that holds Earth and other planets around the Sun • When gravity causes matter to come together and form larger bodies • Rock that currently exists that geologists use to understand Earth's history • ...
Observing the Universe 2018-04-09
Across
- the alteration of the original shape of something.
- telescope collects visible light waves.
- the entire range of radiant energy.
- telescope uses a convex lens to concentrate.
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- the act of interfering, invading, or poaching.
- the spatial period of a periodic wave.
- telescope uses a curved mirror to concentrate.
- group of galaxy.
- telescope an instrument located in outer space to observe distant planets, galaxies and other astronomical objects.
- an astronomical body orbiting a star or stellar remnant.
- type of astronomical object consisting of a luminous spheroid of plasma.
- the quantitative property that must be transferred to an object.
12 Clues: group of galaxy. • the entire range of radiant energy. • the spatial period of a periodic wave. • telescope collects visible light waves. • telescope uses a convex lens to concentrate. • the act of interfering, invading, or poaching. • telescope uses a curved mirror to concentrate. • the alteration of the original shape of something. • ...
Astronomical terms 2014-11-16
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- the opposite of the sun
- a collection of billions of stars
- pieces of Rock or metal that orbit around the sun
- a person that travels through the universe
- created of planets that orbit around the sun
- a small particle of space material that floats around the universe
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- known as snowballs of the solar system
- the force that pulls things down
- a measurement of time
- a region in space that has such an enormous force of Gravity that light can not escape
- something that shines in the sky
- the layers of gas that surround planets
12 Clues: a measurement of time • the opposite of the sun • the force that pulls things down • something that shines in the sky • a collection of billions of stars • known as snowballs of the solar system • the layers of gas that surround planets • a person that travels through the universe • created of planets that orbit around the sun • ...
space 2021-01-05
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- satellite a man made spacecraft
- big star in our solar system
- system loads of stars and planets mixed together
- loads of stars to make a picture
- one mini spin on its axis in the full spin around the sun
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- that orbit the sun
- satellite a moon in orbit around a planet
- lumps of rock orbiting the sun left over from when the solar system was formed
- the imaginary line that earth spins around
- it orbits around earth where we live
- collection of stars held together by gravity
- one hole spin around the sun
12 Clues: that orbit the sun • big star in our solar system • one hole spin around the sun • satellite a man made spacecraft • loads of stars to make a picture • it orbits around earth where we live • satellite a moon in orbit around a planet • the imaginary line that earth spins around • collection of stars held together by gravity • system loads of stars and planets mixed together • ...
Solar System 2022-06-26
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- Proposed that Earth and the other planets revolve around the Sun.
- Example of a dwarf planet.
- Movement of an object on its own axis.
- Discovered that planet's orbits are ellipses, not circles.
- belt Located between Mars and Jupiter.
- Largest object in the solar system.
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- Movement of an object around the Sun.
- ''Planet'' comes from the Greek word...
- Pulls the planets and keeps them moving around the Sun.
- Object that orbits the Sun and has a nearly spherical shape.
- Process that produces a large amount of
- Moves around the sun in an oval-shape orbit.
12 Clues: Example of a dwarf planet. • Largest object in the solar system. • Movement of an object around the Sun. • Movement of an object on its own axis. • ''Planet'' comes from the Greek word... • Process that produces a large amount of • belt Located between Mars and Jupiter. • Moves around the sun in an oval-shape orbit. • ...
solar system 2025-02-23
Across
- The movement of the Earth around the Sun.
- The layer of gases surrounding the earth.
- A man made satellite revolving around the Earth to help in communication.
- The natural satellite of the Earth.
- The imaginary line around which Earth spins.
- The star at the centre of our solar system.
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- The planet called as Earths Twin.
- A tool used to see distant planets and stars.
- The first person to walk on the moon.
- The force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.
- A planet considered as dwarf planet.
- The spinning motion of earth on its axis.
12 Clues: The planet called as Earths Twin. • The natural satellite of the Earth. • A planet considered as dwarf planet. • The first person to walk on the moon. • The movement of the Earth around the Sun. • The layer of gases surrounding the earth. • The spinning motion of earth on its axis. • The star at the centre of our solar system. • ...
Solar System INNER PLANETS 2025-04-25
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- A landform found on every inner planet
- Venus is called Earth's sister______
- The planet with carbon dioxide and acid rain clouds
- Many of the planets contain this gas in the atmosphere
- Many of the rocky planets are covered in ______________
- The planet that has water in three different forms
- Mercury is the planet closest to the __________
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- Earth has the only suitable _____________ in the solar system to sustain life
- The surface of Mars is primarily __________________
- The planet that has no atmosphere
- The planet that is half the diameter of Earth
- Earth has at atmosphere primarily composed of _________________
12 Clues: The planet that has no atmosphere • Venus is called Earth's sister______ • A landform found on every inner planet • The planet that is half the diameter of Earth • Mercury is the planet closest to the __________ • The planet that has water in three different forms • The surface of Mars is primarily __________________ • ...
The Planets 2018-07-02
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- What is the second smallest planet?
- What planet is dark blue?
- What is the round smallest planet called?
- What is the dwarf planet called?
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- What is the planet that has a ring around it called?
- What planet is brown and related to Earth?
- What is the biggest planet?
- What planet is light blue?
- What planet do you live on?
9 Clues: What planet is dark blue? • What planet is light blue? • What is the biggest planet? • What planet do you live on? • What is the dwarf planet called? • What is the second smallest planet? • What is the round smallest planet called? • What planet is brown and related to Earth? • What is the planet that has a ring around it called?
The Planets 2013-04-05
9 Clues: The red planet • The dwarf planet • The planet with rings • The planet we live on • The third largest planet • The planet closest to the Sun • The planet with a big red dot • The planet between Mercury and Earth • The planet named after the roman god of the sea
The Planets 2013-09-24
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- Has huge rings.
- The biggest planet in our Solar System.
- Has seasons just like on Earth.
- The sun rises in the west and set in the east.
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- A day is longer than a year.
- 75% is covered by oceans.
- It has a moon Triton which is the coldest object in the Solar System.
- Planet closest to the sun.
- The star of our Solar System
9 Clues: Has huge rings. • 75% is covered by oceans. • Planet closest to the sun. • A day is longer than a year. • The star of our Solar System • Has seasons just like on Earth. • The biggest planet in our Solar System. • The sun rises in the west and set in the east. • It has a moon Triton which is the coldest object in the Solar System.
The Planets 2013-07-08
9 Clues: The largest planet • Famous for its rings • Closest planet to Earth • Known as the "Red Planet" • Closest planet to the sun • The farthest planet from the sun • Coldest planet in the solar system • No longer a officially considered a planet • Takes approximately 365 days to rotate around the sun
The Planets 2021-03-09
9 Clues: Smallest planet • Has a giant "eye". • 24 hour rotation period • It's a big blue mystery. • May be an exploded planet. • Has canyons, dunes, and ice. • Was named after Jupiter's father. • Named after the Roman God of the underworld. • Galileo Galilei observed it with a telescope first.
The Planets 2021-03-05
9 Clues: the largest planet • famous for its rings • not a planet anymore • closest planet to earth • known as the red planet • closest planet to the sun • the farthest planet from the sun • coldest planet in the solar system • takes 365 days to rotate around the sun
The Planets 2021-08-18
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- This planet is smaller that Jupiter's moon, Ganymede and smaller than Saturn's moon, Titan.
- This planet is also known as the Roman god of War.
- Voyager 2 is the only satellite that has visited this planet.
- This planet is known to have "The Great Red Spot".
- This planet spins clockwise on its axis
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- This planet's orbital period is around 84 earth years.
- The lightest planet in our solar system.
- Third planet from the Sun.
- This was considered a planet until in August 2006, it was not considered a planet.
9 Clues: Third planet from the Sun. • This planet spins clockwise on its axis • The lightest planet in our solar system. • This planet is also known as the Roman god of War. • This planet is known to have "The Great Red Spot". • This planet's orbital period is around 84 earth years. • Voyager 2 is the only satellite that has visited this planet. • ...
The Planets 2021-08-18
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- This planet is smaller that Jupiter's moon, Ganymede and smaller than Saturn's moon, Titan.
- This planet is also known as the Roman god of War.
- Voyager 2 is the only satellite that has visited this planet.
- This planet is known to have "The Great Red Spot".
- This planet spins clockwise on its axis
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- This planet's orbital period is around 84 earth years.
- The lightest planet in our solar system.
- Third planet from the Sun.
- This was considered a planet until in August 2006, it was not considered a planet.
9 Clues: Third planet from the Sun. • This planet spins clockwise on its axis • The lightest planet in our solar system. • This planet is also known as the Roman god of War. • This planet is known to have "The Great Red Spot". • This planet's orbital period is around 84 earth years. • Voyager 2 is the only satellite that has visited this planet. • ...
The Planets 2021-08-21
9 Clues: The largest planet • Famous for its rings • Closest planet to earth • Known as the red planet • Closest planet to the sun • Coldest planet in solar system • The farthest planet from the sun • No longer a official considered a planet. • Takes approximately 365 days to rotate around the sun
Inner planets 2021-08-27
Across
- : A celestial object that orbits a planet.
- : Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth.
- : Has the shortest orbit around the Sun.
- : Known as the red planet.
- : Contains water and oxygen needed for life.
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- : They are like earth in some ways.
- : Earth's sister planets.
- : Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
- : The sun and everything around it that orbits.
9 Clues: : Earth's sister planets. • : Known as the red planet. • : Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth. • : They are like earth in some ways. • : Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. • : Has the shortest orbit around the Sun. • : A celestial object that orbits a planet. • : Contains water and oxygen needed for life. • : The sun and everything around it that orbits.
The Planets 2022-04-11
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- Il pineta nella notte più' "Brillante"
- E'conosciuto come il "Pianeta Rosso"
- Il pianeta nano più lontano del sistema Solare
- Il pianeta più grande del sistema solare
- E' famoso per i suoi anelli
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- Pianeta assai gassoso di un blu strepitoso
- Il pianeta più vicino al sole
- Il pianeta più freddo 27 LUNE
- Impiega approssimativamente 365 giorni per girare intorno al sole
9 Clues: E' famoso per i suoi anelli • Il pianeta più vicino al sole • Il pianeta più freddo 27 LUNE • E'conosciuto come il "Pianeta Rosso" • Il pineta nella notte più' "Brillante" • Il pianeta più grande del sistema solare • Pianeta assai gassoso di un blu strepitoso • Il pianeta nano più lontano del sistema Solare • ...
The planets 2023-11-02
9 Clues: First planet • "Red planet" • Biggest planet • "Ringed planet" • "Big Blue Planet" • "Bull's-Eye Planet" • Former ninth planet. • "Little blue marble" • Roman goddess of love and the Second planet
