planets Crossword Puzzles
Science 2022-11-28
10 Clues: like Earth • A planets range • Circle repeatedly • the hottest planet • the planet we live on • A ____ orbits planets • last of the inner planets • the closest planet to the sun • The last 4 planets in the solar system • The first 4 planets in the solar system
Science 2022-11-28
10 Clues: like Earth • A planets range • Circle repeatedly • the hottest planet • the planet we live on • A ____ orbits planets • last of the inner planets • the closest planet to the sun • The last 4 planets in the solar system • The first 4 planets in the solar system
Our Solar System 2024-11-10
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- The largest planet in our solar system is ___.
- Earth has an ____ surface that is constantly changing.
- The moon has ___ temperatures, which are very hot and very cold.
- The first quarter moon has light on the ____ side.
- The sun is made mostly of ___ gas.
- The first and last quarter moons cause ___ tides.
- Earth's revolution on its tilted axis causes the ___.
- The last quarter moon has light on the ____ side.
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- The full and new moons cause ___ tides.
- The inner planets are made mostly of ____.
- The four planets closest to the sun are called the _____ planets.
- The smallest planet in our solar system is ___.
- We know now that all of the gas giants have ____.
- The four planets farthest of the sun are made mostly of ____.
- The ____ is a satellite of Earth.
- When Earth ____, it causes day and night.
- The ___ of the moon and sun affect the tides.
17 Clues: The ____ is a satellite of Earth. • The sun is made mostly of ___ gas. • The full and new moons cause ___ tides. • When Earth ____, it causes day and night. • The inner planets are made mostly of ____. • The ___ of the moon and sun affect the tides. • The largest planet in our solar system is ___. • The smallest planet in our solar system is ___. • ...
Inner Planets 2016-02-21
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- -------- belt divides the inner and outer planets
- ----- planets are the planets inside close to the sun
- biggest object in the asteroid belt
- known s the red planet
- the largest inner planet
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- a large space object which revolves around the sun
- the smallest planet
- there are ---- planets known as the "inner planets"
- the brightest object in the sky w/o the sun and the moon
- where the inner planets revolve
10 Clues: the smallest planet • known s the red planet • the largest inner planet • where the inner planets revolve • biggest object in the asteroid belt • -------- belt divides the inner and outer planets • a large space object which revolves around the sun • there are ---- planets known as the "inner planets" • ----- planets are the planets inside close to the sun • ...
Chapter 28 and 29 Olivia Bonaminio 2022-05-17
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- the sun and planets formed together from a cloud of dust called a
- the 4 planets furthest from the sun
- inner planets are composed of mostly
- the 4 planets closest to the sun
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- earth is composed of mostly
- first of the outer planets
- this planet has easily seen rings
- nearest star to earth
- planets do not travel in a circle but an
- third planet from the sun
10 Clues: nearest star to earth • third planet from the sun • first of the outer planets • earth is composed of mostly • the 4 planets closest to the sun • this planet has easily seen rings • the 4 planets furthest from the sun • inner planets are composed of mostly • planets do not travel in a circle but an • the sun and planets formed together from a cloud of dust called a
The Planets 2014-10-21
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- beleived to live in space
- the closest planet to the sun
- the only other planet people have walked on
- used to go to space
- sometimes sent to space to take photos
- rises when the sun goes down
- furthest from the sun
- the largest planet
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- the second last planet
- the planet before earth
- used to see the planets
- famous for its rings
- people who go to space
- provides heat and light
- no longer a planet
- rocks that crash on earth
- the planet we live on
- can seem them in the sky at night
18 Clues: no longer a planet • the largest planet • used to go to space • famous for its rings • furthest from the sun • the planet we live on • the second last planet • people who go to space • the planet before earth • used to see the planets • provides heat and light • beleived to live in space • rocks that crash on earth • rises when the sun goes down • the closest planet to the sun • ...
Word Wall Test 2023-12-01
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- others the weather
- askjdbc rc
- sdcnbslvbs
- scaru peopeple
- things when people care about things
- serious people kjvbsjvbd
- the maikngsjd
- negatycvie
- selling to mother country
- the numenr sobcsob
- the planets
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- being sensible
- w;ado
- akjdbfoefin
- the people
- acts what the people of the north are
- the elecrtonics
- the answer
- live htings
- event the way people did things
20 Clues: w;ado • askjdbc rc • sdcnbslvbs • the people • negatycvie • the answer • akjdbfoefin • live htings • the planets • the maikngsjd • being sensible • scaru peopeple • the elecrtonics • the numenr sobcsob • others the weather • selling to mother country • serious people kjvbsjvbd • event the way people did things • things when people care about things • ...
Outer Space 2023-10-23
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- the orbital motion of a spatial body in a direction that is opposite of what is normal in a given system
- What Pluto is classified as
- a meteor that hits the Earth's surface
- occurs when the Earth passes through the path of comets
- a small rocky or metallic body in space
- a body of gas that was once thought to orbit the Sun during the formation of the solar system
- planets that are mainly made up of hydrogen and helium
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- gaseous hydrogen that is a main constituent of giant planets
- is a collection of small, icy bodies that orbit the sun farther away than Neptune
- planets that are composed of solid, rocky surfaces; the inner planets
- the oval shape of a planet's orbit
- a small icy body that has a long tail of "gas"
- the mean distance from the center of the Earth and Sun
- a meteorite that enters the Earth's atmosphere
- Jupiter's dark bands and that are sinking clouds
- the measure of how non-circular a planet's orbit is
- steep slopes found at the margin of a flat or gently sloping area
- Jupiter's light bands that are rising clouds
18 Clues: What Pluto is classified as • the oval shape of a planet's orbit • a meteor that hits the Earth's surface • a small rocky or metallic body in space • Jupiter's light bands that are rising clouds • a small icy body that has a long tail of "gas" • a meteorite that enters the Earth's atmosphere • Jupiter's dark bands and that are sinking clouds • ...
Outer Space 2023-10-23
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- the orbital motion of a spatial body in a direction that is opposite of what is normal in a given system
- What Pluto is classified as
- a meteor that hits the Earth's surface
- occurs when the Earth passes through the path of comets
- a small rocky or metallic body in space
- a body of gas that was once thought to orbit the Sun during the formation of the solar system
- planets that are mainly made up of hydrogen and helium
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- gaseous hydrogen that is a main constituent of giant planets
- is a collection of small, icy bodies that orbit the sun farther away than Neptune
- planets that are composed of solid, rocky surfaces; the inner planets
- the oval shape of a planet's orbit
- a small icy body that has a long tail of "gas"
- the mean distance from the center of the Earth and Sun
- a meteorite that enters the Earth's atmosphere
- Jupiter's dark bands and that are sinking clouds
- the measure of how non-circular a planet's orbit is
- steep slopes found at the margin of a flat or gently sloping area
- Jupiter's light bands that are rising clouds
18 Clues: What Pluto is classified as • the oval shape of a planet's orbit • a meteor that hits the Earth's surface • a small rocky or metallic body in space • Jupiter's light bands that are rising clouds • a small icy body that has a long tail of "gas" • a meteorite that enters the Earth's atmosphere • Jupiter's dark bands and that are sinking clouds • ...
Solar System 2025-04-23
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- celestial objects that don't belong with planets
- planets composed mostly of rock and metal
- the hottest planet
- small rocky objects from space
- a young star
- a cloud of dust and gasses
- icy, rocky, objects with two tails
- a planet that has rings
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- area of space beyond the orbit of jupiter
- celestial body that lays on the asteroid belt
- the biggest planet
- matter developing into a planet
- a dwarf planet
- mostly gaseous planets
- a cloud of icy planetesimals
- the only planet that can sustain human life
16 Clues: a young star • a dwarf planet • the biggest planet • the hottest planet • mostly gaseous planets • a planet that has rings • a cloud of dust and gasses • a cloud of icy planetesimals • small rocky objects from space • matter developing into a planet • icy, rocky, objects with two tails • area of space beyond the orbit of jupiter • planets composed mostly of rock and metal • ...
The Solar System 2013-07-25
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- System The sun and all of the objects that orbit around the sun
- This body orbits around the Earth but it does not rotate
- This is the last of the gas planets and the furthest planet from the sun
- Planets These planets have a solid surface made of rock
- The biggest planet in the Solar System
- This is the imaginary line that runs and south that the Earth rotates on
- This is the smallest planet in our Solar System
- This planet has the most rings
- small, frozen mass of dust and gas revolving around the sun
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- This planet has toxic carbon dioxide in it's atmosphere which makes it impossible for humans to survive in
- Large, round bodies in outer space that revolve around a star
- These bodies are sometimes called shooting stars when they enter the Earth's atmosphere
- Year This is how long it takes the Earth to revolve around the Sun
- Chunks of rock and metal in orbit around the sun
- This planet is sometimes called the topsy-turvy planet because it spins on its side
- This planet has a very thin atmosphere which makes it very, very cold
- Planets These planets have no hard surface
- 2/3 of this planet's surface is covered with water
18 Clues: This planet has the most rings • The biggest planet in the Solar System • Planets These planets have no hard surface • This is the smallest planet in our Solar System • Chunks of rock and metal in orbit around the sun • 2/3 of this planet's surface is covered with water • Planets These planets have a solid surface made of rock • ...
Outer Space 2023-10-23
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- the orbital motion of a spatial body in a direction that is opposite of what is normal in a given system
- What Pluto is classified as
- a meteor that hits the Earth's surface
- occurs when the Earth passes through the path of comets
- a small rocky or metallic body in space
- a body of gas that was once thought to orbit the Sun during the formation of the solar system
- planets that are mainly made up of hydrogen and helium
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- gaseous hydrogen that is a main constituent of giant planets
- is a collection of small, icy bodies that orbit the sun farther away than Neptune
- planets that are composed of solid, rocky surfaces; the inner planets
- the oval shape of a planet's orbit
- a small icy body that has a long tail of "gas"
- the mean distance from the center of the Earth and Sun
- a meteorite that enters the Earth's atmosphere
- Jupiter's dark bands and that are sinking clouds
- the measure of how non-circular a planet's orbit is
- steep slopes found at the margin of a flat or gently sloping area
- Jupiter's light bands that are rising clouds
18 Clues: What Pluto is classified as • the oval shape of a planet's orbit • a meteor that hits the Earth's surface • a small rocky or metallic body in space • Jupiter's light bands that are rising clouds • a small icy body that has a long tail of "gas" • a meteorite that enters the Earth's atmosphere • Jupiter's dark bands and that are sinking clouds • ...
Inner/Outer characteristics 2021-04-29
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- can be a characteristic for planets temperature (outer)
- from the sun can be a characteristic for planets measurement for how far they are from the sun (outer)
- surface is a characteristic for planets feelings (inner)
- a characteristic for planets sizes (inner)
- can be a shared characteristic for planets
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- is a characteristic for planets temperatures (inner)
- can be a characteristic for planets smell (outer)
- is characteristic for planets feelings (inner)
- core can also be a shared characteristic for planets
9 Clues: a characteristic for planets sizes (inner) • can be a shared characteristic for planets • is characteristic for planets feelings (inner) • can be a characteristic for planets smell (outer) • is a characteristic for planets temperatures (inner) • core can also be a shared characteristic for planets • can be a characteristic for planets temperature (outer) • ...
Solar System 2021-10-07
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- a model that believes that the earth is the center of the universe " earth centered model"
- path of one object in space around another
- giants, the name given to the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, & Neptune)
- Egyptian astronomer , who believed the earth was the center of universe
- a scientist who studies the universe beyond Earth
- ,objects that revolve around the sun that are too small to be considered planets
- any object that resolves around another objects in space
- a Greek astronomer, who believed the Earth was the center of universe
- a Italian astronomer, first one to create and use a telescope at night to observe night sky
- burning meteoroid that shows a streak of light
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- force of attraction between objects
- planets, name given to to the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, & Mars)
- a Polish astronomer, who put the sun as the center of the solar system and that the planets revolved around it
- a meteoroid that has fallen to earth
- a chuck of rock or dust in space or Earth's atmosphere
- the study of the moon , stars, and other objects in space
- a model that believes that the sun is the center of the universe. " sun centered model"
- belt, these are large rocky objects found mostly between the Mars & Jupiter
- particles of dust, ice and gases orbiting the sun
19 Clues: force of attraction between objects • a meteoroid that has fallen to earth • path of one object in space around another • burning meteoroid that shows a streak of light • a scientist who studies the universe beyond Earth • particles of dust, ice and gases orbiting the sun • a chuck of rock or dust in space or Earth's atmosphere • ...
Outer Planets 2023-02-28
10 Clues: lower temperature • outer planets have • solar system has 8 • greek word for Saturn • greek name for Jupiter • greek word for Neptune • outer planets are made of • the outer planets are called the • inner and outer are separated by the • what are the four farther planets called
Astrology Crossword 2024-08-28
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- Star You can wish on them
- Farthest from the sun
- Its a blue planet
- Light cant escape it
- Spins in the opposite direction of most planets
- Closest to the sun
- Orbits Earth
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- They are cold and fast
- Can fit 1.3 million earths inside it
- Home of human life
- has a big red spot
- 6th planet in our solar system
- System Home to our planets
- Some became moons and planets
- Has extinct volcanoes
15 Clues: Orbits Earth • Its a blue planet • Home of human life • has a big red spot • Closest to the sun • Light cant escape it • Farthest from the sun • Has extinct volcanoes • They are cold and fast • Star You can wish on them • System Home to our planets • Some became moons and planets • 6th planet in our solar system • Can fit 1.3 million earths inside it • ...
Space Crossword Puzzle 2024-04-17
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- along distance that contains millios of meters
- when an object moves around another object
- Large planets that contain hydrogen and helium
- center of the earth
- when an planet orbits ouside of the astroid belt
- where meteors are
- collection of eight planets and there moons
- planet a planet that orbits inside the astroid belt
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- mixture of gases that siround the earth
- center where the sun is
- when the moon passes between the earth and sun
- a large ball in space
- planets planets with a bumpy surface
- the force that brings us down when we jump in the air and fall back down
14 Clues: where meteors are • center of the earth • a large ball in space • center where the sun is • planets planets with a bumpy surface • mixture of gases that siround the earth • when an object moves around another object • collection of eight planets and there moons • along distance that contains millios of meters • Large planets that contain hydrogen and helium • ...
History of the solar system 2022-04-28
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- predicted planet movement and eclipses with experiments and data
- the second planet in our universe-one of the planets discovered by the Greeks
- sun centered universe
- his ideas were based on his thinking not experiments
- maintain heliopcentric view but refused to publish work until he was on his deathbed
- developed a heliocentric model with the us of Tycho math
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- earth centered universe
- the red planet-one of the planets discovered by the Greeks
- was placed on house arrest because of his view of a heliocentric universe
- the largest planet that was already known by the Greeks and Romans
- planet close to the sun-one of the planets discovered by the Greeks
- had the most accurate astronomical measurements in history
- developed the ideas needed to explain the physics of our universe
- the number of planets that was already know by the Greeks and Romans without telescopes
- planet with the rings-one of the planets
15 Clues: sun centered universe • earth centered universe • planet with the rings-one of the planets • his ideas were based on his thinking not experiments • developed a heliocentric model with the us of Tycho math • the red planet-one of the planets discovered by the Greeks • had the most accurate astronomical measurements in history • ...
Outer Space 2023-10-23
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- the orbital motion of a spatial body in a direction that is opposite of what is normal in a given system
- What Pluto is classified as
- a meteor that hits the Earth's surface
- occurs when the Earth passes through the path of comets
- a small rocky or metallic body in space
- a body of gas that was once thought to orbit the Sun during the formation of the solar system
- planets that are mainly made up of hydrogen and helium
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- gaseous hydrogen that is a main constituent of giant planets
- is a collection of small, icy bodies that orbit the sun farther away than Neptune
- planets that are composed of solid, rocky surfaces; the inner planets
- the oval shape of a planet's orbit
- a small icy body that has a long tail of "gas"
- the mean distance from the center of the Earth and Sun
- a meteorite that enters the Earth's atmosphere
- Jupiter's dark bands and that are sinking clouds
- the measure of how non-circular a planet's orbit is
- steep slopes found at the margin of a flat or gently sloping area
- Jupiter's light bands that are rising clouds
18 Clues: What Pluto is classified as • the oval shape of a planet's orbit • a meteor that hits the Earth's surface • a small rocky or metallic body in space • Jupiter's light bands that are rising clouds • a small icy body that has a long tail of "gas" • a meteorite that enters the Earth's atmosphere • Jupiter's dark bands and that are sinking clouds • ...
planets 2023-08-23
SOL 6.3 - Space 2022-10-01
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- a scientist who studies the universe beyond earth
- A ball of rock and ice who's orbit is usually a long, narrow ellipse
- a region of the solar system between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, where many asteroids are found
- The attractive force between two objects; its magnitude depends on their masses and the distance between them.
- The combining of two atomic nuclei onto a single larger nucleus, as when two hydrogen atoms join together to for helium, releasing energy.
- A description of the solar system in which all of the planets revolve around Earth.
- Planets The name given to the four inner planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
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- A chunk of rock or dust in space.
- Any object that revolves around another object in space.
- Objects that revolve around the sun that are too small and too numerous to be considered planets
- The path of an object as it revolves around another planet in space.
- A streak of light in the sky produced by the burning of a meteoroid in Earth's atmosphere.
- The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space
- A meteoroid that has hit Earth's surface.
- a description of the solar system in which all of the planets revolve around the sun.
- A system of millions or billions of stars held together by gravitational attraction
- The name given to the first four outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
17 Clues: A chunk of rock or dust in space. • A meteoroid that has hit Earth's surface. • a scientist who studies the universe beyond earth • Any object that revolves around another object in space. • The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space • The path of an object as it revolves around another planet in space. • ...
Celestial Objects Vocabulary 2021-08-02
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- Small meteoroid that burns upon entry of Earth's atmosphere
- The amount of mater in an object or substance
- The region of interplanetary space between the inner and outer planets where most asteroids orbit around the Sun
- The law that says every object in the universe attracts every other object
- A curved path followed by a satellite as it revolves around an object in space
- A natural chunk of rock or dust existing outside Earth's atmosphere
- Any of the planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune whose orbits lie beyond the asteroid belt
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- The four largest and brightest moons of Jupiter discovered by Galileo
- Remains of meteoroids that strike the surface of Earth or the Moon
- the force of attraction that pulls objects toward each other
- The Sun together with the group of planets that are held by its attraction and revolve around it
- The luminous celestial body around which Earth and other planets revolve, and receive heat and light
- Any of the large celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun in the Solar System
- Any of the rocky, terrestrial planets of Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars whose orbits range is within the asteroid belt
- Piece of rock or metal made up of material similar to that which formed the planets that orbit the Sun
- Consists primarily of ice, dust, and rock whose orbit is a long narrow eclipse
- Earth's natural satellite that revolves around Earth from west to east
17 Clues: The amount of mater in an object or substance • Small meteoroid that burns upon entry of Earth's atmosphere • the force of attraction that pulls objects toward each other • Remains of meteoroids that strike the surface of Earth or the Moon • A natural chunk of rock or dust existing outside Earth's atmosphere • ...
SOL 6.2 Space 2023-09-21
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- Fusion The combining of two atomic nuclei onto a single larger nucleus, as when two holver atoms join together to form gas realeasing energy
- A meteoroid that hit Earth's surface
- A description of the solar system in which all of the planets revolve around earth
- belt The region of the solar system between the orbits of mars and jupitar where many asteroids are found
- The attractive force between two objects its magnitude depends on their masses and the distance between them
- A system of millions or billions or stars held together by gravitional attraction
- A chunk of rock or dust in space
- Rotation The spinning motion of a planet from east to west opposite to the direction of rotation of most planets and moons
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- A description of the solar system in which all of the planets revolve around the sun
- Any object that revolves around another object in space
- Planets The name given to the four inner planets mercury venus earth and mars
- A streak of meteor in the sky produced by the burning of a meteoroid in Earth's atmosphere
- A ball of ice and dust whose orbit is usually a long, narrow
- The path of an object as it revolves around another object in space
- Giants The name given to the first four outer planets Jupitar, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
- The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space
- A scientist who studies the universe beyond earth
17 Clues: A chunk of rock or dust in space • A meteoroid that hit Earth's surface • A scientist who studies the universe beyond earth • Any object that revolves around another object in space • The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space • A ball of ice and dust whose orbit is usually a long, narrow • ...
Space & Planets 2025-02-03
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- What planet is the smallest and closet to the sun?
- What orbits Earth?
- How many planets are in the solar system?
- What is in the center of the solar system?
- Time it takes earth to rotate on it's axis
- What is the largest planet? (It's also called the gas giant)
- Time it takes earth to revolve around the sun
- What do all planets do around the sun?
- What planet has life on it?
- What planet has rings?
- What planet is the ice giant? (it's the 7th planet from the sun)
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- What used to be a planet?
- What is the red planet? (it's the 4th planet from the sun)
- What keeps the planets in orbit?
- What is the coldest planet? (it's farthest from the sun)
- What do all planets do on their axis?
- What is the hottest planet? (it's the 2nd planet from the sun)
17 Clues: What orbits Earth? • What planet has rings? • What used to be a planet? • What planet has life on it? • What keeps the planets in orbit? • What do all planets do on their axis? • What do all planets do around the sun? • How many planets are in the solar system? • What is in the center of the solar system? • Time it takes earth to rotate on it's axis • ...
Marcos's Solar System 2022-01-26
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- debris that orbits the sun, has a tail, and is made of ice, snow, and rock.
- the planet farthest from the sun
- large pieces of debris that orbit the sun
- large planets that are far away from the sun and made mostly of gas
- the largest planet
- the second largest planet that also has Rings
- the hottest planet and Earth's sister
- the only planet with life
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- a group of planets close to the sun that are made of rock
- all of the planets, dwarf planets, and the Sun
- the planet closest to the sun
- a large ball of flaming gas that holds our Solar system together
- the red planet
- matter from outer space that enters earth's atmosphere
- the coldest planet
15 Clues: the red planet • the coldest planet • the largest planet • the only planet with life • the planet closest to the sun • the planet farthest from the sun • the hottest planet and Earth's sister • large pieces of debris that orbit the sun • the second largest planet that also has Rings • all of the planets, dwarf planets, and the Sun • ...
Space Exploration Vocabs 2014-04-09
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- a model of the universe that places earth in the center with the sun, moon, and plants revolving around it
- celestial bodies in our solar system
- locates a celestial body relative to a fixed earth
- determines the fineness of detail a telescope can produce of an object in view
- set of any axes used to describe the position or the motions of things
- a model of the universe that places the sun at the center with earth, moon, and planets revolving aroung it
- a telescope that has a mirror for its objective
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- device used to measure the altitude of an object
- Newton's law state that all objects attract all other objects; and provides an explanation for the planets elliptical orbits
- a model of the universe that places the sun at the center with earth, moon, and planets revolving around it
- device used to measure an objects azimuth
- the lens through where you view a magnified object using a telescope
- group of stars that makes pattern that appear like objects
- the angle measured clock-wise from north
- the angle measured above the horizon in degrees
- all objects seen in the sky
- the large lens at the front of a telescope
- a model of the universe that places earth at the center with the sun, moon, and planets revolving around it
- the lens through where you view a magnified object using a telescope
- a telescope that has a lens for the objective
- a figure that looks like a squashed circle
21 Clues: all objects seen in the sky • celestial bodies in our solar system • the angle measured clock-wise from north • device used to measure an objects azimuth • the large lens at the front of a telescope • a figure that looks like a squashed circle • a telescope that has a lens for the objective • the angle measured above the horizon in degrees • ...
Cosmic Crossword 2025-07-12
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- Large celestial bodies that orbit a star (our solar system has eight of them)
- A vacuum where there’s no air, sound, or atmosphere
- Saturn’s largest moon, known for its thick atmosphere and methane rain cycles.
- A massive system made up of stars, planets, gas, and dust
- A giant ball of burning gases around which planets orbit.
- A spacecraft designed to carry astronauts and equipment into space.
- Natural objects that orbit planets (Earth has just one)
- Fragments of asteroids that enter Earth’s atmosphere and burn up, often seen as shooting stars.
- he powerful, explosive death of a massive star.
- A device used to view distant objects in the night sky from Earth.
- The totality of everything that exists - all galaxies, stars, planets, and space itself
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- Small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun (sometimes found in a belt)
- A habitable laboratory orbiting Earth where astronauts from multiple countries live and work.
- Once considered the ninth planet, now classified as a dwarf planet, and named after the Roman god of the underworld.
- A region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape
- Massive, glowing balls of hot gas (billions fill the night sky)
- The galaxy that contains our solar system
- An object placed in orbit to relay signals or capture images from space
- The path one object takes around another in space, like Earth around the Sun.
- The third planet from the Sun and our home.
20 Clues: The galaxy that contains our solar system • The third planet from the Sun and our home. • he powerful, explosive death of a massive star. • A vacuum where there’s no air, sound, or atmosphere • Natural objects that orbit planets (Earth has just one) • A massive system made up of stars, planets, gas, and dust • ...
Beyond Earth 2025-10-21
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- The farthest distance from the sun.
- “shooting star”
- asteroid made up of nickel and silicate
- When several meteors enter Earth’s atmosphere at great speeds.
- formed when a comet gets closer to the Sun
- the biggest asteroid
- The small bodies being part of the Solar system are referred as _____.
- It is the system of stars.
- the asteroids that are bright
- when it hits the Earth’s ground
- The four planets closest to the sun are the ____ solar system.
- It is a diagram that shows the sun is the center.
- “dirty snowballs”
- the task force who assigns names to meteor showers
- “planetoid / miniature planets”
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- asteroids that cross but spend most of their time outside Earth’s orbit
- asteroids that approach but do not cross Earth’s orbit.
- It is composed of the sun and the eight planets.
- It separates the eight planets into half.
- The four planets farther to the sun are the ____ solar system.
- way We are in this galaxy.
- asteroids mostly made up of carbon
- the amount of light reflected by a celestial object
- asteroids spends most of their time in Earth’s orbit
- coined the term “asteroid”
- It means that the orbits are not confined to the plane of the solar system.
- small chunks of space debris
- the solid mass in a comet
- the cloud where most comets come from
- The center of our solar system.
- The closest distance from the sun.
31 Clues: “shooting star” • “dirty snowballs” • the biggest asteroid • the solid mass in a comet • way We are in this galaxy. • It is the system of stars. • coined the term “asteroid” • small chunks of space debris • the asteroids that are bright • when it hits the Earth’s ground • The center of our solar system. • “planetoid / miniature planets” • asteroids mostly made up of carbon • ...
The Solar System 2024-04-24
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- objects made of ice, dust, and rock that have long orbits around the sun
- the planet in our solar system that rotates at about 90 degrees from vertical
- the planet closest in size to earth in our solar system
- a ball of hot gas, mostly hydrogen and helium
- consists of the sun, the planets, their moons, and a variety of smaller objects
- a round object in space that orbits a sun, but does not have a clear orbit
- the furthest planet in our solar system
- the unit used to measure distances in the solar system
- the smallest planet in our solar system
- the planet who's orbit takes about twice the amount of time as earth's
- very small chunks of rock and dust that form when asteroids or comets break apart
- an object that orbits a planet
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- the first four planets in the solar system, also called the inner planets
- a round object in space that orbits a sun and has a clear orbit
- the planet with the most visible rings in our solar system
- the last four planets in the solar system, also called the outer planets
- a region of the solar system between Mars and Jupiter that contains many small, rocky objects
- small, irregularly shaped, rocky objects that orbit the sun
- the largest planet in our solar system
19 Clues: an object that orbits a planet • the largest planet in our solar system • the furthest planet in our solar system • the smallest planet in our solar system • a ball of hot gas, mostly hydrogen and helium • the unit used to measure distances in the solar system • the planet closest in size to earth in our solar system • ...
Solar System Crossword 2024-02-26
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- All planets travel around the Sun in this direction (page 200).
- This is an object in our solar system that orbits the Sun, is massive enough that its gravity compresses it into an approximately spherical shape, but has not swept its orbital region clear of other objects.
- These icy bodies orbit the Sun from very far away and grow huge tails of gas and dust when they get closer to the Sun.
- This, also known as the IAU, was responsible for classifying Pluto and other celestial bodies, as dwarf planets in 2006.
- These are large rocky or metallic bodies, which the largest being the dwarf body Ceres.
- The planets of Mercury to Mars are also classified as _____________ due to their resemblance to the Earth.
- The planets of Jupiter to Neptune are also classified as __________ due to their resemblance to Jupiter.
- Most comets orbit far beyond Neptune in a region of the Solar System known as this.
- These objects are small, planet-like bodies that collide to form our planets!
- This planet's rotational axis is so large that it spins backward, technically known as retrograde rotation. (Page 200)
- This is the classification of the planets that are small rocky bodies with relatively thin or no atmospheres.
- It takes millions of years for an interstellar cloud to collapse and become a rotating disk, known as a ____________________ ____________.
- This process occurs when tiny particles that condensed from the nebula begin to stick together, similar to making a snow ball!
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- This celestial body is not classified as a planet due to its small size, composition of ice and rock, and its odd orbit.
- The Sun's second most abundant element is this at 27% (found on page 197).
- This theory of how the Solar System was born states that it originated from a rotation cloud, known as a nebula.
- The Sun is mostly this element at 71% (found on page 197).
- Most asteroids orbit the Sun in this large gap between Mars and Jupiter.
- This is a method of finding an exoplanet, in which an exoplanet's orbit is in front of a star, and thus transits it.
- The modern form of the solar nebula theory proposes that the Solar System was born 4.6 billion years ago from an ___________ ________.
- This is the process of detecting the bending of light from a distant star as the star's light traveled past our Sun. This is a common technique for detecting exoplanets.
- This type of force is the reason why the planets are held in orbit around the Sun and have consistent orbital patterns (page 197).
- This is the classification of the planets that are gaseous and liquid.
- Beyond Neptune is the _________ ________, where objects held here are mostly icy bodies.
- These are known as planets orbiting stars other than our Sun.
25 Clues: The Sun is mostly this element at 71% (found on page 197). • These are known as planets orbiting stars other than our Sun. • All planets travel around the Sun in this direction (page 200). • This is the classification of the planets that are gaseous and liquid. • Most asteroids orbit the Sun in this large gap between Mars and Jupiter. • ...
Space 2024-11-07
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- A ___________ is when the Moon is not visible from Earth because its sunlit side is facing away.
- Earth’s ___________ is the layer of gases that surrounds it, providing air for us to breathe.
- ___________ are natural satellites that orbit around planets, like Earth’s own Moon.
- When the Moon appears to be getting smaller, we say it is ___________.
- The ___________ of the Moon are the different shapes we see as it orbits Earth.
- A ___________ Moon is when most of the Moon is visible, but it’s not completely full.
- A ___________ is an icy object in space that develops a glowing tail when it gets close to the Sun.
- The ___________ are the four planets farthest from the Sun: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
- Our ___________ includes the Sun and everything that orbits around it, like planets, moons, and asteroids.
- An ___________ is the path a planet takes as it travels around the Sun.
- The ___________ includes all of space, stars, planets, and galaxies.
- We see the ___________ from the Sun every day, which makes the daytime bright.
- The rise and fall of the ocean’s surface, called ___________, are caused by the Moon’s gravitational pull.
- The Sun is a ___________, a huge ball of burning gas that gives off light and heat.
- The Sun gives off ___________, which warms Earth and allows life to survive.
- A ___________ Moon looks like a small sliver of light in the night sky.
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- The ___________ is when the entire sunlit side of the Moon is visible from Earth.
- The ___________ are the four rocky planets closest to the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
- Earth’s ___________ reflects sunlight and goes through different phases every month.
- The ___________ is the star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to Earth.
- The outer planets are known as the ___________ because they are large planets made mostly of gas.
- Saturn is famous for its ___________, which are made of ice, dust, and rock orbiting the planet.
- An ___________ is a large rock that orbits the Sun, often found between Mars and Jupiter.
- Earth’s ___________ helps protect us from harmful radiation from the Sun.
- An ___________ is a scientist who studies space and uses telescopes to observe stars, planets, and galaxies.
- The inner planets are also called the ___________ because they are made mostly of solid rock.
- Earth is an example of a ___________, which is a large object that orbits a star.
- The ___________ of a star depends on how much light it gives off and how far away it is from us.
- ___________ is the force that pulls objects toward the ground on Earth or toward a planet in space.
- ___________ describes how far apart two objects, like Earth and the Sun, are from each other.
- When the Moon appears to be growing larger, we say it is ___________.
31 Clues: The ___________ includes all of space, stars, planets, and galaxies. • When the Moon appears to be growing larger, we say it is ___________. • When the Moon appears to be getting smaller, we say it is ___________. • An ___________ is the path a planet takes as it travels around the Sun. • A ___________ Moon looks like a small sliver of light in the night sky. • ...
Solar System 2021-10-07
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- a meteoroid that has fallen to earth
- giants the name given to the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, & Neptune)
- the study of the moon , stars, and other objects in space
- a model that believes that the sun is the center of the universe. " sun centered model"
- a chuck of rock or dust in space or Earth's atmosphere
- a model that believes that the earth is the center of the universe " earth centered model"
- planets, name given to to the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, & Mars)
- belt these are large rocky objects found mostly between the Mars & Jupiter
- particles of dust, ice and gases orbiting the sun
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- any object that resolves around another objects in space
- a scientist who studies the universe beyond Earth
- force of attraction between objects
- objects that revolve around the sun that are too small to be considered planets
- a Italian astronomer, first one to create and use a telescope at night to observe night sky
- a Polish astronomer, who put the sun as the center of the solar system and that the planets revolved around it
- path of one object in space around another
- a burning meteoroid that shows a streak of light
- a Greek astronomer, who believed the Earth was the center of universe
- a Egyptian astronomer , who believed the earth was the center of universe
19 Clues: force of attraction between objects • a meteoroid that has fallen to earth • path of one object in space around another • a burning meteoroid that shows a streak of light • a scientist who studies the universe beyond Earth • particles of dust, ice and gases orbiting the sun • a chuck of rock or dust in space or Earth's atmosphere • ...
Solar System 2021-10-07
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- a meteoroid that has fallen to earth
- giants the name given to the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, & Neptune)
- the study of the moon , stars, and other objects in space
- a model that believes that the sun is the center of the universe. " sun centered model"
- a chuck of rock or dust in space or Earth's atmosphere
- a model that believes that the earth is the center of the universe " earth centered model"
- planets, name given to to the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, & Mars)
- belt these are large rocky objects found mostly between the Mars & Jupiter
- particles of dust, ice and gases orbiting the sun
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- any object that resolves around another objects in space
- a scientist who studies the universe beyond Earth
- force of attraction between objects
- objects that revolve around the sun that are too small to be considered planets
- a Italian astronomer, first one to create and use a telescope at night to observe night sky
- a Polish astronomer, who put the sun as the center of the solar system and that the planets revolved around it
- path of one object in space around another
- a burning meteoroid that shows a streak of light
- a Greek astronomer, who believed the Earth was the center of universe
- a Egyptian astronomer , who believed the earth was the center of universe
19 Clues: force of attraction between objects • a meteoroid that has fallen to earth • path of one object in space around another • a burning meteoroid that shows a streak of light • a scientist who studies the universe beyond Earth • particles of dust, ice and gases orbiting the sun • a chuck of rock or dust in space or Earth's atmosphere • ...
sol 2 stars n objects in space 2025-05-02
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- how the sun and other stars produce energy
- The most common form of measurement in space
- the theory that explains how the universe was formed
- This belt is at the edge of our solar system and is where Pluto is found
- As stars move across the HR Diagram from left to right they get (cooler/hotter)
- Pluto’s orbit is more elliptical or __________ than the rest of the planets
- The largest stars end begin to end their life with a large explosion called a __________
- most massive stars produce ... elements
- average sized stars will end their life as
- Moons are natural _____________ of planets
- ___________ can break off asteroids and burn up in our atmosphere.
- the size of the sun
- collections of billion of stars held together by gravity
- Our solar system is located in the _______ _______ galaxy
- Hubble and Galileo’s Telescope
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- the inner/rockey plants have cores made of ... elements
- the theory that explains how starts and solar system form
- where stars are born
- the age of the universe
- The outer planets are called
- the inner planets are...
- Comets orbit
- The _____ of a star determines its evolution, lifespan and fate.
- Hubble's law sometimes called red shift explains the the universe is ..
- Asteroids are rocky objects that are ___________ than planets.
- a classification system for stars based on magnitude and brightness
- stars fuse... into....
- Comets are made of ______ and sometimes called __________ ___________
28 Clues: Comets orbit • the size of the sun • where stars are born • stars fuse... into.... • the age of the universe • the inner planets are... • The outer planets are called • Hubble and Galileo’s Telescope • most massive stars produce ... elements • how the sun and other stars produce energy • average sized stars will end their life as • Moons are natural _____________ of planets • ...
Astronomy 2021-10-11
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- The rock that orbits most planets
- where asteroids sit between two planets
- How The universe started
- Eclipse. When the earth gets in front of the moon
- When a rock enters earth atmosphere
- The planet With a icy ring around it
- the exploded star in the middle of our solarsystem where the sun and planets are
- The galaxy that we live in
- When a rock hits the floor of earth
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- when the moon gets between the sun and earth
- The Circles That orbit The Sun
- Measuring from earth to sun
- The closest Planet to the sun
- The planet that we live in
14 Clues: How The universe started • The planet that we live in • The galaxy that we live in • Measuring from earth to sun • The closest Planet to the sun • The Circles That orbit The Sun • The rock that orbits most planets • When a rock enters earth atmosphere • When a rock hits the floor of earth • The planet With a icy ring around it • where asteroids sit between two planets • ...
Planets Crossword 2023-04-06
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- A dwarf planet in the Asteroid Belt
- Term for moon phase that's "growing"
- The study of space and celestial objects in space
- When a star violently explodes it results in this
- No longer considered a planet
- Rocky object orbiting the Sun
- The least dense planet; known for its prominent rings
- A dwarf planet alongside Pluto in the Kuiper Belt
- Rocky planet with the longest day; atmosphere thick with toxic gas
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- Ice giant planet that rotates sideways
- A force of attraction between objects with mass
- Term for moon phase that's "shrinking"
- The third planet from the Sun
- The Milky Way is one of these
- Humans have sent many rovers to the surface of this planet
- The largest planet
- Planet with the shortest year
- The planet with the longest year
18 Clues: The largest planet • The third planet from the Sun • The Milky Way is one of these • No longer considered a planet • Planet with the shortest year • Rocky object orbiting the Sun • The planet with the longest year • A dwarf planet in the Asteroid Belt • Term for moon phase that's "growing" • Ice giant planet that rotates sideways • Term for moon phase that's "shrinking" • ...
The Planets 2014-10-21
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- beleived to live in space
- the closest planet to the sun
- the only other planet people have walked on
- used to go to space
- sometimes sent to space to take photos
- rises when the sun goes down
- furthest from the sun
- the largest planet
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- the second last planet
- the planet before earth
- used to see the planets
- famous for its rings
- people who go to space
- provides heat and light
- no longer a planet
- rocks that crash on earth
- the planet we live on
- can seem them in the sky at night
18 Clues: no longer a planet • the largest planet • used to go to space • famous for its rings • furthest from the sun • the planet we live on • the second last planet • people who go to space • the planet before earth • used to see the planets • provides heat and light • beleived to live in space • rocks that crash on earth • rises when the sun goes down • the closest planet to the sun • ...
THE PLANETS 2014-10-30
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- Where we live
- Very windy planet
- Famous for its rings
- The Big Bang
- A dirty snowball
- Spins on its side
- The Milky Way
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- No longer a planet
- Unknown entity
- Visited by man in 1969
- Explorer of space
- The largest planet
- All the planets revolve around it
- Forces the pulls you toward the centre of the Earth
- Planet closest to the Sun
- Bright and fiery
- The hottest planet
- Home of "Martians"
18 Clues: The Big Bang • Where we live • The Milky Way • Unknown entity • Bright and fiery • A dirty snowball • Explorer of space • Very windy planet • Spins on its side • No longer a planet • The largest planet • The hottest planet • Home of "Martians" • Famous for its rings • Visited by man in 1969 • Planet closest to the Sun • All the planets revolve around it • ...
INNER PLANETS 2025-04-25
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- Venus takes about 8 months to rotate on its ________________
- Many of the planets contain this gas in the atmosphere
- A landform found on every inner planet
- Venus is called Earth's sister______
- The planet that is half the diameter of Earth
- The planet that has water in three different forms
- The polar ice caps on Mars shrink in the _______________
- Mercury is the planet closest to the __________
- Earth has the only suitable _____________ in the solar system to sustain life
- The ______________ of Mercury can get hotter than 420 degrees celsius
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- Venus’s atmosphere has droplets of________
- The surface of Mars is primarily __________________
- Earth has at atmosphere primarily composed of _________________
- The ___________________ on Mars is about 1% of that on Earth
- The planet that has no atmosphere
- The orange color on Mars comes from the ______________ of iron
- The planet with carbon dioxide and acid rain clouds
- Many of the rocky planets are covered in ______________
18 Clues: The planet that has no atmosphere • Venus is called Earth's sister______ • A landform found on every inner planet • Venus’s atmosphere has droplets of________ • 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 __________________ • ...
Unit 5 2025-11-19
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- Planets: Celestial bodies that orbit the Sun, are massive enough to be rounded by their own gravity, but have not cleared their orbital neighborhood of other debris.
- hypothesis: The leading theory of solar system formation, suggesting the Sun and planets formed from a spinning disk of gas and dust.
- dust: Small particles of dust found throughout the solar system.
- Small rocky or metallic bodies that orbit the Sun.
- The curved path an object takes around a star or moon, held in place by gravity.
- The fundamental force that holds the solar system together, causing objects to orbit the Sun and driving the formation of planets from smaller bodies.
- Large celestial bodies that orbit the Sun, including the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) and outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune).
- The star at the center of our solar system.
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- Larger bodies that grow from planetesimals and continue to accumulate mass, eventually becoming planets or dwarf planets.
- Small, planet-like bodies that formed from the accretion of dust and gas.
- The process where dust and gas in the nebular disk clump together, growing from microscopic grains to larger planetesimals through collisions.
- Icy, rocky bodies that develop a tail as they get closer to the Sun.
- Rocky, airless remnants left over from the early formation of our solar system. They are mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
13 Clues: The star at the center of our solar system. • Small rocky or metallic bodies that orbit the Sun. • dust: Small particles of dust found throughout the solar system. • Icy, rocky bodies that develop a tail as they get closer to the Sun. • Small, planet-like bodies that formed from the accretion of dust and gas. • ...
inner planets 2023-08-23
10 Clues: like earth • our planet • hottest planet • red planet • what planets do • 2nd hottest planet • orbits around planets • planets, first 4 planets • gasses that surround plantes • zone,perfect place for life in solar system
Space Crossword 2017-05-12
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- The galaxy our solar system is located
- A small body composed of rock and metal
- Often referred to as a 'Shooting Star'
- The hottest planet in the solar system
- Has the most beautiful rings
- The measurement for distance between planets
- The galaxy that is one of the closet to Earth
- Space contains millions and billions of these
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- Nothing escapes this, not even light
- Mercury Venus Earth and Mars are what sort of planets?
- Uranus and Neptune are given this name because they are the coldest planets
- A natural satelite for the Earth
- Takes approximately 365 days to orbit the sun
- Planets orbit around this star
- Jupiter and Saturn are a type of planet
15 Clues: Has the most beautiful rings • Planets orbit around this star • A natural satelite for the Earth • Nothing escapes this, not even light • The galaxy our solar system is located • Often referred to as a 'Shooting Star' • The hottest planet in the solar system • A small body composed of rock and metal • Jupiter and Saturn are a type of planet • ...
Celestial Profiles 1 2022-07-11
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- The titan of the Earth
- These planets are large gas-filled planets further from the Sun
- A meteor that has not hit the planet after entering the atmosphere
- An object in the sky that takes months to sweep through the solar system
- Descartes' proposal for the ___ hypothesis calls on common, gradual processes to produce the Sun and the planets
- Commonly called "shooting stars", are small bits of rock and metal falling into Earth's atmosphere
- A collection of roughly a thousand small, dark, icy bodies orbiting the outer fringes of the solar system beyond Neptune
- Small rocky worlds which orbit the Sun in a belt between Mars and Jupiter
- Buffon's proposed hypothesis that calls on unlikely, sudden events to produce the solar system
- The titan of love
- Destroys the universe to allow it to be started anew in the Hindu religion
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- The titan of the underworld
- Preserves the world and human beings in the Hindu religion
- These planets are small, rocky planets close to the Sun
- This hypothesis was proposed by Laplace by combining Descartes' vortex theory and Newton's gravity
- A meteor that has hit the Earth's surface
- Rene ___, a French philosopher and mathematician who proposed the first physical theory for Earth's origin
- The creator of the universe in the Hindu religion
- This mass is equivalent to the mass of the sun, useful for shorthand
- In the beginning there was only ____ according to Greek Mythology
20 Clues: The titan of love • The titan of the Earth • The titan of the underworld • A meteor that has hit the Earth's surface • The creator of the universe in the Hindu religion • These planets are small, rocky planets close to the Sun • Preserves the world and human beings in the Hindu religion • These planets are large gas-filled planets further from the Sun • ...
Solar system by Katlynn 2024-10-30
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- Earth has one of these
- Uranus and Neptune are____ ____
- has seasons
- rocky planets
- the largest planet in our solar system
- Pluto is a ____ planet
- Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn are this
- all planets rotate around this
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- the 8 planets we know are part of the ____ ____
- only planet not visible without a telescope
- Earths twin
- the planet we live on
- made mostly of hydrogen and helium
- the first planet seen through a telescope
- a belt of asteroids
15 Clues: Earths twin • has seasons • rocky planets • a belt of asteroids • the planet we live on • Earth has one of these • Pluto is a ____ planet • all planets rotate around this • Uranus and Neptune are____ ____ • made mostly of hydrogen and helium • the largest planet in our solar system • the first planet seen through a telescope • only planet not visible without a telescope • ...
celestial bodies 2024-04-23
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- a planet made of gas and ice
- a celestial body that orbits a star
- large lump of ice and dust that orbit the sun
- _________objects generate their own light
- this orbits a planet or another celestial body that is not a star
- the sun and all the celestial bodies that orbit it
- __________ bodies are any natural objects found outside earths atmosphere
- non-contact force that pulls two objects towards eachother
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- ___________ planets -the 4 inner planets made of rock and metals
- does not emit light
- planet closest to the sun
- furthest planet from the sun
- amoung of matter in an object (unit= kg)
- a luminous oject made of gas e.g the sun
- the brightest oject in the earths sky and primary source of energy on earth
- downward force due to gravity (unit =N)
- system of billions of stars, planets, gas and dust held by gravity
- large lump of rock and metal smaller than planets that orbit the sun
18 Clues: does not emit light • planet closest to the sun • a planet made of gas and ice • furthest planet from the sun • a celestial body that orbits a star • downward force due to gravity (unit =N) • amoung of matter in an object (unit= kg) • a luminous oject made of gas e.g the sun • _________objects generate their own light • large lump of ice and dust that orbit the sun • ...
Space Exploration Vocabs 2014-04-09
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- the lens through where you view a magnified object using a telescope
- determines the fineness of detail a telescope can produce of an object in view
- a model of the universe that places earth in the center with the sun, moon, and plants revolving around it
- group of stars that makes pattern that appear like objects
- all objects seen in the sky
- a telescope that has a mirror for its objective
- locates a celestial body relative to a fixed earth
- celestial bodies in our solar system
- a telescope that has a lens for the objective
- a model of the universe that places earth at the center with the sun, moon, and planets revolving around it
- the angle measured above the horizon in degrees
- a figure that looks like a squashed circle
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- set of any axes used to describe the position or the motions of things
- Newton's law state that all objects attract all other objects; and provides an explanation for the planets elliptical orbits
- the angle measured clock-wise from north
- the lens through where you view a magnified object using a telescope
- a model of the universe that places the sun at the center with earth, moon, and planets revolving around it
- the large lens at the front of a telescope
- a model of the universe that places the sun at the center with earth, moon, and planets revolving aroung it
- device used to measure the altitude of an object
- device used to measure an objects azimuth
21 Clues: all objects seen in the sky • celestial bodies in our solar system • the angle measured clock-wise from north • device used to measure an objects azimuth • the large lens at the front of a telescope • a figure that looks like a squashed circle • a telescope that has a lens for the objective • a telescope that has a mirror for its objective • ...
Space Exploration Vocabs 2014-04-09
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- a model of the universe that places the sun at the center with earth, moon, and planets revolving aroung it
- the lens through where you view a magnified object using a telescope
- group of stars that makes pattern that appear like objects
- the lens through where you view a magnified object using a telescope
- Newton's law state that all objects attract all other objects; and provides an explanation for the planets elliptical orbits
- the angle measured clock-wise from north
- the large lens at the front of a telescope
- all objects seen in the sky
- set of any axes used to describe the position or the motions of things
- device used to measure the altitude of an object
- a model of the universe that places earth in the center with the sun, moon, and plants revolving around it
- a telescope that has a mirror for its objective
- a figure that looks like a squashed circle
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- a model of the universe that places the sun at the center with earth, moon, and planets revolving around it
- locates a celestial body relative to a fixed earth
- device used to measure an objects azimuth
- determines the fineness of detail a telescope can produce of an object in view
- the angle measured above the horizon in degrees
- celestial bodies in our solar system
- a model of the universe that places earth at the center with the sun, moon, and planets revolving around it
- a telescope that has a lens for the objective
21 Clues: all objects seen in the sky • celestial bodies in our solar system • the angle measured clock-wise from north • device used to measure an objects azimuth • the large lens at the front of a telescope • a figure that looks like a squashed circle • a telescope that has a lens for the objective • the angle measured above the horizon in degrees • ...
Physics Chapter 11 2024-11-19
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- Year - A unit of distance used to measure how far light travels in a year (9 letters)
- - The curved path of a celestial object around another due to gravity (5 letters)
- Bang - The theory describing the universe’s explosive beginning (7 letters)
- Planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are collectively called this (12 letters)
- - The explosive death of a massive star (10 letters)
- Shift - The observed increase in wavelength of light from objects moving away (8 letters)
- - Natural satellites that orbit planets (5 letters)
- Giants - Large planets like Jupiter and Saturn, mostly made of hydrogen and helium (9 letters)
- System - The Sun and all objects bound to it by gravity (11 letters)
- - Icy bodies that develop tails when near the Sun (6 letters)
- - Small rocky bodies mostly found in a belt between Mars and Jupiter (9 letters)
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- - Large celestial bodies that orbit a star (7 letters)
- - Massive systems of stars, dust, and gas bound by gravity (8 letters)
- - Often called “shooting stars,” these burn up in Earth’s atmosphere (7 letters)
- - The force of attraction between two masses (7 letters)
- - Space rocks that survive the atmosphere and land on Earth (10 letters)
- Effect - The change in frequency or wavelength of a wave relative to an observer
- Planets - The gas giants and ice giants in the Solar System (12 letters)
- - The shape of most planetary orbits (7 letters)
- - Objects, natural or artificial, that orbit a planet (10 letters)
20 Clues: - The shape of most planetary orbits (7 letters) • - Natural satellites that orbit planets (5 letters) • - The explosive death of a massive star (10 letters) • - Large celestial bodies that orbit a star (7 letters) • - The force of attraction between two masses (7 letters) • - Icy bodies that develop tails when near the Sun (6 letters) • ...
Q1 reflection 2025-10-30
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- there are four of them in a year
- the effect the moons gravity has on earth
- the scientific name of the outer planets
- you cant see the moon from earth
- the rock layers that show periods of time
- types of fossils that are very recognisable, are seen world wide, and only existed for a short period of time
- a object spinning on its axis
- the scientific name of the inner planets
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- the remains of a organism from many years ago
- eclipses the moon is casting a shadow on the earth
- a planets orbit around another planet
- the earth is facing the sun
- you can see the whole moon from earth
- eclipses the moon is in earth's shadow
- it keeps planets in orbit
- the type of rock fossils are formed in
16 Clues: it keeps planets in orbit • the earth is facing the sun • a object spinning on its axis • there are four of them in a year • you cant see the moon from earth • a planets orbit around another planet • you can see the whole moon from earth • the type of rock fossils are formed in • eclipses the moon is in earth's shadow • the scientific name of the outer planets • ...
Space 2024-07-11
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- a group of stard,dust,gas and dark matters
- has 64 Moons
- orbits the Earth
- are things that float in space
- is the smallest moon on Mars
- are sent into space
- is one of our largest stars
- are believed to live on other planets
- get sent to planets and back
- known as the red planet
- is the hottest planet
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- is a planet full of methane
- is the closet to the Sun
- is White/Grey colour
- are made of ice,co2 or methane mixed with dust
- has living things on it
- all our planets and stars are in it
- has rings made of ice
- is the largest moon on Mars
- rains diamonds
- is prat on a Rocketship
21 Clues: has 64 Moons • rains diamonds • orbits the Earth • are sent into space • is White/Grey colour • has rings made of ice • is the hottest planet • has living things on it • is prat on a Rocketship • known as the red planet • is the closet to the Sun • is a planet full of methane • is the largest moon on Mars • is one of our largest stars • is the smallest moon on Mars • ...
Origins of Galaxy and Solar System 2017-08-06
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- Explains how we know that galaxies are moving farther and farther away from us
- point in Earth's orbit when it's farthest from the Sun
- explains how the solar system formed 4.6 billion years ago
- the Milky Way's nearest neighboring galaxy
- model that says that the planets orbit the Sun
- all existing matter and space
- how elliptical a planet's orbit is
- type of planets made of gas
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- point in Earth's orbit when it's closest to the Sun
- shape of Earth's orbit
- idea that the universe started out as a single point in space that expanded
- galaxy we live in
- planet in our solar system closest to the Sun
- type of planets made of rock
- model that says that the moon, sun and planets orbit Earth
- planet in our solar system furthest from the Sun
16 Clues: galaxy we live in • shape of Earth's orbit • type of planets made of gas • type of planets made of rock • all existing matter and space • how elliptical a planet's orbit is • the Milky Way's nearest neighboring galaxy • planet in our solar system closest to the Sun • model that says that the planets orbit the Sun • planet in our solar system furthest from the Sun • ...
Astronomy 101 Chapter 7 Crossword 2019-01-12
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- Our sister planet
- Four outer gas planets
- This planet is tipped on its side
- The Sun is composed mainly of this element
- Icy leftovers from the formation of the solar system
- Home
- In this type of mission, something is brought back
- Mercury looks a lot like our ___________
- First planet from the Sun
- Pluto is now a ____________
- This object has five moons
- This planet has the most spectacular rings
- This planet is home to the Galilean Moons
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- Home planet to the moon Triton, a moon that orbits backwards
- Venus has a very thick ____________________
- The red planet
- Rocky leftovers from the formation of the solar system
- Four inner rocky planets
- Type of planetology that compares planets
- Most massive object in our solar system
20 Clues: Home • The red planet • Our sister planet • Four outer gas planets • Four inner rocky planets • First planet from the Sun • This object has five moons • Pluto is now a ____________ • This planet is tipped on its side • Most massive object in our solar system • Mercury looks a lot like our ___________ • Type of planetology that compares planets • ...
Science revision 2025-11-08
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- keeps the planets in place and spinning
- the pull of the moon towards the water
- changes from place to place
- cloud of gas and dust in space
- external part of a virus
- the shape of the orbit of the planets
- infects other cells
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- number of planets in the solar system
- space with no particles
- unit of weight
- slows down something that is falling down
- marea in English
- Earth satellite
- unit of mass
- is at the centre of the solar system
15 Clues: unit of mass • unit of weight • Earth satellite • marea in English • infects other cells • space with no particles • external part of a virus • changes from place to place • cloud of gas and dust in space • is at the centre of the solar system • number of planets in the solar system • the shape of the orbit of the planets • the pull of the moon towards the water • ...
Solar system trivia 2024-03-09
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- the planet with the funniest name
- the name of our sun
- the 8th planet
- the furthest dwarf planet from the sun
- the red planet
- Saturn's biggest moon
- the 1st-4th planets are this
- The name of Earth's moon
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- the 5th and 6th planets are this
- Largest moon in the solar system
- The biggest planet
- the hottest planet in the solar system
- the 7th and 8th planets are this
- Neptune's biggest moon
- the dwarf planet that was once the 9th planet
15 Clues: the 8th planet • the red planet • The biggest planet • the name of our sun • Saturn's biggest moon • Neptune's biggest moon • The name of Earth's moon • the 1st-4th planets are this • the 5th and 6th planets are this • Largest moon in the solar system • the 7th and 8th planets are this • the planet with the funniest name • the hottest planet in the solar system • ...
SOLAR SYSTEM by Reid Cromwell 2024-10-30
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- What is the sun mostly made of
- The first planet to be seen in a telescope
- 9 times wider than Earth
- The first 4 planets are ___
- The smallest planet
- The two last planets are called___
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- Has a red dot with storms in it
- Earth's twin
- The farthest planet from the Sun
- How do planets rotate around the sun
- How many Moons does Venus have
- How many moons does Mars have
- Means sun
- Means center
- Means Earth
15 Clues: Means sun • Means Earth • Earth's twin • Means center • The smallest planet • 9 times wider than Earth • The first 4 planets are ___ • How many moons does Mars have • What is the sun mostly made of • How many Moons does Venus have • Has a red dot with storms in it • The farthest planet from the Sun • The two last planets are called___ • How do planets rotate around the sun • ...
SOLAR SYSTEM by Emery 2024-10-30
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- Pluto is one of these
- Another name for rocky
- Separates the terrestrial planets from the Gas giants
- All the other primary planets can fit into this planet
- This planet has the thinnest atmosphere in the solar system
- This planet is the hottest planet in our solar system
- Coral reefs are this planet's largest living structure
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- People used to think the Earth was this (Hint: Planets orbit around Earth)
- Planets after the Asteroid Belt are these
- Has 7 main rings with spaces in between them
- This planet has 13 moons
- How many moons does Uranus have?
- Uranus and Neptune are these
- This planet is sometimes called the Red Planet
- This planet is the coldest planet
15 Clues: Pluto is one of these • Another name for rocky • This planet has 13 moons • Uranus and Neptune are these • How many moons does Uranus have? • This planet is the coldest planet • Planets after the Asteroid Belt are these • Has 7 main rings with spaces in between them • This planet is sometimes called the Red Planet • Separates the terrestrial planets from the Gas giants • ...
Science Vocabulary Topic 1 and 2 Hannah P. 9-13 2014-04-10
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- Angle measured above horizon
- Star groupings that forms patterns
- Figure that looks like a squashed circle, planets move in an elliptical orbit
- Lens where you view a magnified object
- Model of universe that places earth in the center with the other planets revolving around it
- Telescope that has a lens for objective
- Lens Large lens a front of telescope
- Bodies Objects seen in the sky
- Device to measure the azimuth of an object
- of Reference Set of axes that are used to describe positions of things.
- Celestial bodies that orbit our sun
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- Angle measured clock-wise from north
- Model of universe that places sun in the center with the other planets revolving around it
- Co-ordinates Locate celestial bodies
- Telescope that has a mirror for objective
- Model of universe that places earth in the center with the other planets revolving around it
- Model of universe that places sun in the center with the other planets revolving around it
- Power Determines fineness of detail a telescope can produce
- Lens Lens where you view a magnified object
- Device used to measure the altitude of an object
20 Clues: Angle measured above horizon • Bodies Objects seen in the sky • Star groupings that forms patterns • Celestial bodies that orbit our sun • Angle measured clock-wise from north • Co-ordinates Locate celestial bodies • Lens Large lens a front of telescope • Lens where you view a magnified object • Telescope that has a lens for objective • ...
Beyond Earth 2024-11-13
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- Is the amount of light reflected by a planet or any celestial objects
- Composed of ice, frozen gas, rocks and dust
- tail forms as gases and plasma escape from the nucleus
- Planets that are farthest from the sun
- shower is a celestial event in which several meteors enter Earth’s atmosphere
- The other planets that orbit the sun lie near the plane of Earth’s orbit
- survives frictional heating with Earth’s atmosphere and strikes the ground
- kuiper named kuiper belt
- are small chunks of outer space debris that are attracted by Earth’s gravity.
- originates from the constellation Orion.
- Planets that are nearer to the sun
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- That extends from the nucleus
- originates from the debris of the asteroid 2003EH1
- Belt comes from another region closer to the sun lying roughly near the Neptune and some distance beyond pluto.
- Oort The name of a dutch astronomer
- Solar System Includes the four terrestrial planets—Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
- A large bright cloud of dust and gas
- Cloud Is a large spherical cloud around the orbits of the planets
- it is also called “shooting star” or “falling star”
- originates from the constellation Perseus.
- Belt Between the inner and outer solar systems
- originates from the constellation Leo.
- originates from the debris of an asteroid named 3200 Phaeton
- Comet is the most popular and famous short-period comet
- tail Long visible, glowing tail that forms when the comet is near the sun.
25 Clues: kuiper named kuiper belt • That extends from the nucleus • Planets that are nearer to the sun • Oort The name of a dutch astronomer • A large bright cloud of dust and gas • Planets that are farthest from the sun • originates from the constellation Leo. • originates from the constellation Orion. • originates from the constellation Perseus. • ...
Q1 Reflection 2025-10-30
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- The deeper you go the farther in time you go back
- these planets have lots of moons and are spread out
- When you can only see the dark side of the moon
- this is what causes the seasons
- the remains or impressions of ancient organisms
- rocky planets with a core made of iron
- the thing that holds all of the planets in orbit around the sun
- 365 days or 12 months
- Fossiles used to define and identify gelogic periods
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- One object spinning on its axis
- the pull of the planets on their moons
- occurs when the earth blocks light from the moon
- occurs when the moon blocks light from reaching the earth
- Moving around another object
- the law of super position tells us the age of these
- when the moon is fully lit up
16 Clues: 365 days or 12 months • Moving around another object • when the moon is fully lit up • One object spinning on its axis • this is what causes the seasons • the pull of the planets on their moons • rocky planets with a core made of iron • When you can only see the dark side of the moon • the remains or impressions of ancient organisms • ...
Terrestial Planets 2018-03-26
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- Venus is the ____ planet.
- Mars has______ ice caps.
- Venus has ____ rain.
- What covers Mercury?
- Which planet is closest to the sun?
- Earth moves over time and is divided into ______.
- Earth takes 365.3 days in______.
- Mars is similar to Earth in ____ and mass?
- Does Mercury shrink?
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- Which planet has 2 moons?
- Mars has ____ minerals.
- Venus has craters and ______.
- Mars is a red, ____ planet?
- Mercury has barely any _______.
- Mercury has a long iron _____.
- Which of the 4 planets has water and a moon?
- Which planet has highlands and plains?
- Earth is made up of _____,CO2, and nitrogen.
18 Clues: Venus has ____ rain. • What covers Mercury? • Does Mercury shrink? • Mars has ____ minerals. • Mars has______ ice caps. • Which planet has 2 moons? • Venus is the ____ planet. • Mars is a red, ____ planet? • Venus has craters and ______. • Mercury has a long iron _____. • Mercury has barely any _______. • Earth takes 365.3 days in______. • Which planet is closest to the sun? • ...
The Planets 2014-10-27
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- It takes approximately 365 days to rotate around the sun.
- What is the coldest planet in the solar system?
- The closest planet to the Earth.
- A planet famous for having a big red spot on it?
- Which galaxy is Earth located in?
- The seventh planet from the sun.
- Is the sun a star or planet?
- Rises at night.
- What is the smallest planet in the Solar System?
- They make-up our Solar System
- What is the hottest planet in the Solar System?
- All the planets orbit around it.
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- A planet O----- around the sun.
- Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
- Is Neptune bigger then Earth?
- What is the furthest planet from the sun?
- What is the second smallest planet in the Solar System?
- Known as the 'Red Planet"
- Can Human's breathe normally in space like they can on Earth?
- What is the second largest planet in the Solar System?
20 Clues: Rises at night. • Known as the 'Red Planet" • Is the sun a star or planet? • Is Neptune bigger then Earth? • They make-up our Solar System • A planet O----- around the sun. • The closest planet to the Earth. • The seventh planet from the sun. • All the planets orbit around it. • Which galaxy is Earth located in? • What is the furthest planet from the sun? • ...
Animals & Planets 2021-06-20
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- The NASA is discovering if we can live in it
- it lives in the ice & it's a bear
- it's in the movie of Flora & Ulises & it climbs trees
- it's very big it has big ears & a trunk
- we live in it & it has meny more contrys
- it lives with people and says woof
- it lives the ice & it's a bird that can't fly
- it's blue and it's next tu Saturn
- it's the king of the amazonas and it has spots
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- it's the bigest planet in the solar system
- it's next to the Sun
- it has a long neck
- it lives with people and says meow
- it has a ring and it's very famous
- it's the last planet & it's very cold
- it has a mane & it's the king of the savannah
- it has white, black & orange stripes & it's the king of the jungle
- it's the hottest planet in the solar system
18 Clues: it has a long neck • it's next to the Sun • it lives in the ice & it's a bear • it's blue and it's next tu Saturn • it lives with people and says meow • it has a ring and it's very famous • it lives with people and says woof • it's the last planet & it's very cold • it's very big it has big ears & a trunk • we live in it & it has meny more contrys • ...
INNER PLANETS 2023-10-13
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- axis is sideways, and rotates north, and south.
- hottest planet.
- the only known planet to support life.
- the largest planet.
- earths sister planet.
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- ‘the red planet.’
- has many rings made of dust and ice.
- planets the four planets planets closer to the sun.
- farthest planet from the sun.
- planets The four planets farther away from the sun.
10 Clues: hottest planet. • ‘the red planet.’ • the largest planet. • earths sister planet. • farthest planet from the sun. • has many rings made of dust and ice. • the only known planet to support life. • axis is sideways, and rotates north, and south. • planets the four planets planets closer to the sun. • planets The four planets farther away from the sun.
A small crossword for man, a giant leap for Champagnat 2024-11-26
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- "Technologie" en anglais
- "Genre littéraire" en anglais
- The opposite of possible
- Une soucoupe volante (collez les 2 mots ensemble)
- That's what you use to go to space
- Science that studies planets and stars
- Someone who usually looks at planets through a telescope
- An imaginary world where everything is NOT perfect
- "Série télévisée" en anglais
- The opposite of real
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- The place where scientists work
- The act of disappearing and instantly reappearing somewhere different
- Une expérience scientifique
- A physics scientist
- The english version of OVNI
- The Invisible Man, Frankenstein and 1984 are all ______.
- Another name in english for medical doctor
- People who live on other planets
- An imaginary world where everything is perfect
- Flying, reading minds, becoming invisible, etc...
20 Clues: A physics scientist • The opposite of real • "Technologie" en anglais • The opposite of possible • Une expérience scientifique • The english version of OVNI • "Série télévisée" en anglais • "Genre littéraire" en anglais • The place where scientists work • People who live on other planets • That's what you use to go to space • Science that studies planets and stars • ...
Scientific Revolution 2022-08-22
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- research on the world and how it works
- Italian Religious Ruler
- A member of the Roman catholic church
- invented microscopes and telescopes
- religion that believes in God
- Founder of heliocentrism
- mathematically proved heliocentrism
- Tool that is used to look at stars and planets
- A method to prove science facts over the Bible
- the book christianity is based on
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- places where religious people practice religion
- where stars, planets, galaxies, etc. Are
- scientists went against religion
- developer of the scientific method
- What we live on
- the study of stars and space
- Theory that planets revolve around sun
- He said that space isn’t what the Bible made it to be
- Groups of people that believe in different gods or God
- Who Christians believe in
20 Clues: What we live on • Italian Religious Ruler • Founder of heliocentrism • Who Christians believe in • the study of stars and space • religion that believes in God • scientists went against religion • the book christianity is based on • developer of the scientific method • invented microscopes and telescopes • mathematically proved heliocentrism • A member of the Roman catholic church • ...
The Plantes 2020-05-08
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- - What our galaxy is called.
- - What dwarf planet was in our solar system?
- - U. S. Space Flight Agency
- - The last planet is.
- - The brightest planet is.
- - Natural ground satellite
- - How many ice-gas planets.
- - Third planet from the sun.
- - A blue body circulating a central star.
- - What is the mass of the earth.
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- - Which planet has the ring?
- - Known as the RED Planet
- - Orbits the sun.
- - Which planet is the coldest.
- - The biggest star in the solar system is?
- - How many rocky planets.
- - Takes approximately 365 days to rotate around the sun.
- - How many planets there are in our solar system.
- - How many categories do we divide the planets into?
- thousand seven hundred twenty seven - How many extra-solar planetary systems are there
- - Smallest plnanet.
21 Clues: - Orbits the sun. • - Smallest plnanet. • - The last planet is. • - Known as the RED Planet • - How many rocky planets. • - The brightest planet is. • - Natural ground satellite • - U. S. Space Flight Agency • - How many ice-gas planets. • - Which planet has the ring? • - What our galaxy is called. • - Third planet from the sun. • - Which planet is the coldest. • ...
The Plantes 2020-05-08
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- - Takes approximately 365 days to rotate around the sun.
- - The last planet is.
- - Large gravitationally bound system of stars, dust, gas and dark matter
- - What our galaxy is called.
- - Orbits the sun.
- - A blue body circulating a central star.
- - The biggest star in the solar system is?
- - Third planet from the sun.
- - The brightest planet is.
- - How many ice-gas planets.
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- - How many planets there are in our solar system.
- - Which planet has the ring?
- - Smallest plnanet.
- - U. S. Space Flight Agency
- - Natural ground satellite
- - What dwarf planet was in our solar system?
- - Known as the RED Planet
- - What is the mass of the earth.
- - Which planet is the coldest.
- - How many rocky planets.
- - How many categories do we divide the planets into?
21 Clues: - Orbits the sun. • - Smallest plnanet. • - The last planet is. • - Known as the RED Planet • - How many rocky planets. • - Natural ground satellite • - The brightest planet is. • - U. S. Space Flight Agency • - How many ice-gas planets. • - Which planet has the ring? • - What our galaxy is called. • - Third planet from the sun. • - Which planet is the coldest. • ...
Nebular Theory Crossword 2023-12-11
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- Where dust particles collide and get bigger
- The idea that all planets orbit on _____ _____?
- The classification of the planets Furthest from the sun
- All the planets orbit in the same ______ as a result of Nebular Theory
- The term regarding how the Solar System came to be
- How old is our Solar System?
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- The classification of the planets closer to the sun
- The outcome of Accretion is _____?
- The large orbiting formation of rocks separating the Jovian and Terrestrial Planets
- A cloud of dust within space;collapses to make a disk
- The collapse of a Nebula, causing a spinning and hot and pressurized space, creating what?
11 Clues: How old is our Solar System? • The outcome of Accretion is _____? • Where dust particles collide and get bigger • The idea that all planets orbit on _____ _____? • The term regarding how the Solar System came to be • The classification of the planets closer to the sun • A cloud of dust within space;collapses to make a disk • ...
SOLAR SYSTEM: CROSSWORD LABS #1 (TO GET CREDIT YOU MUST SHOW THE TEACHER YOUR SCREEN OR SCREENSHOT USING CONTROL AND SHOW WINDOWS) 2020-01-06
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- TERRESTRIAL PLANETS HAVE LITTLE OR NO...
- PLANETS WITH THICK ATMOSPHERES,RINGS AND MOONS
- URANUS HAS NONE OF THIS
- MAKES UP 99.85% OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
- MATTER COLLIDING TO FORM BIGGER MASSES
- ONE OF THE JOVIAN PLANETS
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- NUMBER OF EARTH YEARS SATURN TAKES TO ROTATE ONE TIME
- LARGEST VOLCANO IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM (NO SPACE)
- TEMPERATURE OF MERCURY AT NIGHT
- PLANET WHICH HAS / HAD THE GREAT DARK SPOT
- PLANETS ORBIT IN...
- PLANET WITH LOTS OF CRATERS
12 Clues: PLANETS ORBIT IN... • URANUS HAS NONE OF THIS • ONE OF THE JOVIAN PLANETS • PLANET WITH LOTS OF CRATERS • TEMPERATURE OF MERCURY AT NIGHT • MAKES UP 99.85% OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM • MATTER COLLIDING TO FORM BIGGER MASSES • TERRESTRIAL PLANETS HAVE LITTLE OR NO... • PLANET WHICH HAS / HAD THE GREAT DARK SPOT • LARGEST VOLCANO IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM (NO SPACE) • ...
Solar System Review 2024-04-25
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- Which planet is the largest?
- During a lunar eclipse, what is in the middle and casts a shadow on the moon?
- What causes planets to orbit the sun?
- How many planets are in our solar system?
- What is the shape of the orbit for planets?
- What do the planets orbit around?
- Which is actually called a dwarf planet now?
- Which planet is 7th farthest away from the sun?
- What is the name of our galaxy? (2 wds)
- What type of eclipse happens when the moon is between the Earth and Sun.
- During a solar eclipse, what is in the middle and casts a shadow?
- Name for the theory of how the solar system formed(2 wds)
- Which planet has the most rings?
- As the distance between 2 objects increases, the gravitation force ________.
- Who wrote 3 laws that describe how planets orbit the sun?
- Who said gravity is a result of curved space?
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- Which phase of the moon has the smallest amount of the moon showing to us? (2 wds)
- Which planet has the most extreme range of temperatures (high and low)?
- Which planet has a giant storm on its surface?
- Many very small particles orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter
- What is the name for the unit used for distances in the universe? (2 wds)
- During a lunar eclipse, what phase is the moon in?(2 wds)
- Which planet is 1 AU from the sun?
- During a solar eclipse, what phase is the moon in?(2 wds)
- Which planet takes the longest time to rotate once on its axis ("day")?
- A space cloud made of gas and dust.
- Cosmic snowballs of frozen gasses, rock, and dust that orbit the Sun
- When planets move closer to the sun while orbiting, this happens to their speed.
- Who describes gravity as a force that attracts?
29 Clues: Which planet is the largest? • Which planet has the most rings? • What do the planets orbit around? • Which planet is 1 AU from the sun? • A space cloud made of gas and dust. • What causes planets to orbit the sun? • What is the name of our galaxy? (2 wds) • How many planets are in our solar system? • What is the shape of the orbit for planets? • ...
February 3, 2025 2025-02-03
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- Also known as the Chinese New Year
- Chinese New Year celebrations end with this
- Brief guest to the planet party at the end of February
- Growth of Mount Everest is mainly due to the collision of these Indian and Eurasian plates
- This will appear between Venus and Uranus after sunset
- Term for when the ground under Mt. Everest and nearby areas started to rise
- Planets that can be seen with the naked eye
- Name given to the visibly aligned six planets
- The smallest planet will be hard to see because it will be very close to this
- River capture culprit
- Animals of the zodiac are believed to influence these
- We usually cannot see all the planets at once because they do this
- NASA says this isn’t special
- These planets can only be seen with a powerful telescope
- This food symbolizes family togetherness
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- The number of planets it is common to see lined up in the sky
- The Chinese New Year festivities begin with this
- These foods represent wealth
- Earth’s highest peak
- The animals in the Chinese Zodiac were assigned a year based on the order in which they completed this
- What the Chinese New Year travel rush is known as
- Planets orbit the sun along a similar plane, causing them to appear like they do this
- Number of meters more that climbers will have to climb to get to the top of Mr. Everest
- 2025 is the year of this animal
- Highlight of the Chinese parades
- The celestial event can be seen a few hours after 8:30 pm in this hemisphere
- China’s biggest holiday lasts this long
- The number associated with good fortune in Chinese culture
- The number that represents longevity and good luck
- Number of animals the Chinese New Year is dedicated to
30 Clues: Earth’s highest peak • River capture culprit • These foods represent wealth • NASA says this isn’t special • 2025 is the year of this animal • Highlight of the Chinese parades • Also known as the Chinese New Year • China’s biggest holiday lasts this long • This food symbolizes family togetherness • Chinese New Year celebrations end with this • ...
The Planets 2014-10-28
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- Planets orbit.
- Not a planet but can be seen clearly at night.
- Our planet.
- Planet famous for its rings.
- Considered a dwarf-planet.
- Planet named after the sea god.
- The name of our galaxy
- Planet closest to the sun.
- A hole in the ground caused by a meteor hitting a planet.
- Something that both Saturn and Uranus have.
- Planet known as the evening star.
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- Our sun is this.
- This planet is known as the red planet.
- The coldest Planet.
- A rock that crashes into Earth's atmosphere.
- The force that holds planets in their orbits.
- The largest planet in the solar system.
- Planet between Saturn and Neptune.
- The hottest planet in the Solar System.
- The path that a planet takes around the sun.
20 Clues: Our planet. • Planets orbit. • Our sun is this. • The coldest Planet. • The name of our galaxy • Considered a dwarf-planet. • Planet closest to the sun. • Planet famous for its rings. • Planet named after the sea god. • Planet known as the evening star. • Planet between Saturn and Neptune. • This planet is known as the red planet. • The largest planet in the solar system. • ...
Space 2013-11-11
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- a group of stard,dust,gas and dark matters
- has 64 Moons
- orbits the Earth
- are things that float in space
- is the smallest moon on Mars
- are sent into space
- is one of our largest stars
- are believed to live on other planets
- get sent to planets and back
- known as the red planet
- is the hottest planet
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- is a planet full of methane
- is the closet to the Sun
- is White/Grey colour
- are made of ice,co2 or methane mixed with dust
- has living things on it
- all our planets and stars are in it
- has rings made of ice
- is the largest moon on Mars
- rains diamonds
- is prat on a Rocketship
21 Clues: has 64 Moons • rains diamonds • orbits the Earth • are sent into space • is White/Grey colour • has rings made of ice • is the hottest planet • has living things on it • is prat on a Rocketship • known as the red planet • is the closet to the Sun • is a planet full of methane • is the largest moon on Mars • is one of our largest stars • is the smallest moon on Mars • ...
Solar System 2012-02-04
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- imaginary line Earth turns on
- Planet closest to the Sun
- Uranus and Saturn have these
- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
- huge ball of gas that gives off light, heat, and other energy
- System of stars, galaxies, planets, moons
- The Earth is between the Sun and Moon
- large body of rock or gas
- When the moon is between Sun and Earth
- Mercury,Venus, Earth, Mars
- the force that keeps planets in orbit
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- Sun,9 planets, and other bodies that orbit the sun
- orbits around Earth
- A group of stars
- The path Earth follows are the Sun
- largest planet
- Earth's twin planet
- Earth's star
- huge group of stars held together by gravity
- dwarf planet
- One turn of Earth's axis
- Our planet
22 Clues: Our planet • Earth's star • dwarf planet • largest planet • A group of stars • orbits around Earth • Earth's twin planet • One turn of Earth's axis • Planet closest to the Sun • large body of rock or gas • Mercury,Venus, Earth, Mars • Uranus and Saturn have these • imaginary line Earth turns on • Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune • The path Earth follows are the Sun • ...
Aspects 2024-10-16
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- A harmonious aspect formed when two planets are 60 degrees apart, offering opportunities and cooperation.
- A flowing, harmonious aspect formed when two planets are 120 degrees apart, indicating ease and talent.
- A challenging configuration involving three planets, where one planet opposes another, and both square a third planet, creating tension.
- An awkward aspect where planets are 150 degrees apart, often requiring adjustment and balance.
- When two planets are within 0–10 degrees of each other, often blending their energies.
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- When two planets are 180 degrees apart, creating a dynamic but often polarizing relationship between the two.
- A challenging aspect that occurs when two planets are 90 degrees apart, often indicating tension and conflict.
- A minor aspect formed when two planets are 30 degrees apart, suggesting subtle support or friction.
- A cluster of three or more planets in the same sign or house, amplifying the energy of that area.
- Trine A configuration where three planets form a triangle, all 120 degrees apart, creating a harmonious flow of energy in the same element.
10 Clues: When two planets are within 0–10 degrees of each other, often blending their energies. • An awkward aspect where planets are 150 degrees apart, often requiring adjustment and balance. • A cluster of three or more planets in the same sign or house, amplifying the energy of that area. • ...
CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2022-05-15
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- There are nine ...... in our solar system
- It is very similar in size to Earth.
- a vehicle used for space travel.
- it is the third planet and it's our home.
- it has ice and rings
- all planets.... around Sun
- ... has rings
- Moon is a .....
- ..... is the Galaxy in which we live.
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- The sun is the hotter than all planets
- Which planet is the red planet
- Which planet is the largest planet*
- the closest planet to the sun?
- is a streak of light in the sky.
- it is a dwarf planet
- Sun is a huge
- Which planet is the blue planet
17 Clues: Sun is a huge • ... has rings • Moon is a ..... • it is a dwarf planet • it has ice and rings • all planets.... around Sun • Which planet is the red planet • the closest planet to the sun? • Which planet is the blue planet • is a streak of light in the sky. • a vehicle used for space travel. • Which planet is the largest planet* • It is very similar in size to Earth. • ...
Chapter 4 Vocab 2013-10-10
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- - greek word for color
- - rocky objects, most of which are too small or too numerous to be considered a planet or dwarf planet.
- - the motion one object around another.
- - when a meteoroid enters Earth's atmosphere, friction with the air creates heat and produces this streak of light.
- cloud - beyond the Kuiper belt.
- - large rounds pits, caused by meteoroids, can be hundreds of kilometers across.
- - planets begin to form as gravity pulled rock, ice, and gas together, the rock and ice formed small bodies called this.
- - when an object spins around a central axis.
- - a fuzzy outer layer formed by clouds of gas and dust.
- - a thin disk of small particles of ice and rock.
- - an Earth centered model.
- - the force that attracts all objects towards each other.
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- - loose collections of ice, dust, and small rocky particles who's orbit can be very long, narrow ellipses.
- - greek word for sphere
- system - consist of the sun, the planets, their moons, and a variety of smaller objects.
- belt - between Mars and Neptune.
- - chunks of rocks or dust from space.
- - greek word for sun
- unit - average distance between Earth and the sun, about 150,000,000 kilometers.
- - the solid inner core of a comet.
- - round, orbit the sun, cleared out the region of the solar system along it orbit.
- - hardened rock formed from huge lava flows, 3-4 billion years ago.
- planets - what the inner planets are often called.
- belt - beyond Neptune's orbit.
- - a system in which Earth and the other planets revolve around the sun.
- - meteoroids that pass through the atmosphere and are found on Earth's surface.
- planet - an object that orbits the sun and has enough gravity to be spherical, but has not cleared the area of it's orbit.
- - an oval shape.
- house effect - trapping of heat by the atmosphere.
- giants - what the four outer planets are called.
30 Clues: - an oval shape. • - greek word for sun • - greek word for color • - greek word for sphere • - an Earth centered model. • belt - beyond Neptune's orbit. • cloud - beyond the Kuiper belt. • belt - between Mars and Neptune. • - the solid inner core of a comet. • - chunks of rocks or dust from space. • - the motion one object around another. • ...
The Solar System 2023-05-10
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- __________ has a mass that is 2 1/2 times greater than the mass of all the other planets and moons combined.
- The fuzzy, gaseous component of a comet’s head
- One year here lasts 88 Earth days and has no satellites
- The huge gas giants—Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
- The largest satellite of Saturn
- The Jovian planets have very thick __________ of hydrogen, helium, methane, and ammonia.
- Planets that are small and rocky—Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
- One year here lasts 682 Earth days and has two satellites
- A small, rocky body whose diameter can range from a few hundred kilometers to less than a kilometer
- The ____________ ____________ _____________, is twice as wide as Earth with winds peaking at about 400 mph
- One day here lasts 243 Earth days because the planet spins backwards
- One year here last 248 Earth years
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- Unlikely Saturn’s icy rings full of large icy and rock chunks, they are composed of small ____________ ____________.
- ___________ is the most obvious difference between the terrestrial and Jovian planets.
- Small, irregularly shaped bodies formed by colliding matter
- The substances that make up the planets are divided into three groups: gases, rocks, and __________.
- The luminous phenomenon observed when a meteoroid enters Earth’s atmosphere and burns up, popularly called a shooting star
- A small, solid particle that travels through space
- The planet that rotates on its sides
- According to the nebular________, the sun and planets formed from a rotating disk of dust and gases.
- One year here is 165 Earth years, and it has 14 satellites
- One day here lasts 10 hours and 33 minutes on Earth, and one year here is 25 Earth years
- Mercury has the greatest _____________ extremes of any planet.
- Small bodies made of rocky and metallic pieces held together by frozen gases
- Any portion of a meteoroid that reaches Earth’s surface
- A cloud of gas and/or dust in space
26 Clues: The largest satellite of Saturn • One year here last 248 Earth years • A cloud of gas and/or dust in space • The planet that rotates on its sides • The fuzzy, gaseous component of a comet’s head • A small, solid particle that travels through space • One year here lasts 88 Earth days and has no satellites • Any portion of a meteoroid that reaches Earth’s surface • ...
Astronomy Definitions 2025-10-08
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- Small, rocky planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
- Region between Mars and Jupiter filled with rocks and small objects
- Small bits of rock or dust that float about in space.
- Natural satellite that orbits a planet
- Meteor that survives its fall through the atmosphere and lands on Earth
- Distance light travels in one year (2 words)
- Icy space objects that form glowing tails when they get close to the Sun
- Large, round object that orbits a star, like Earth around the Sun
- Robots that explore the surface of other planets or moons
- Small, round space object that orbits the Sun but isn’t big enough to be a planet (2 Words)
- Small bits of rock or dust that burn up as they fall through Earth’s atmosphere. They look like stars streaking across the sky (2 words)
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- Powerful space telescope that helps us see deep into the universe (2 words)
- Space objects that orbit the Sun beyond Neptune, like Pluto and Eris (3 words)
- Giant lab orbiting Earth where astronauts live and do experiments (3 words)
- Zone beyond Neptune full of icy objects, including dwarf planets like Pluto (2 words)
- Group of stars that form a pattern or picture in the sky
- Everything that exists: space, time, stars, galaxies, and planets
- Star near the end of its life that expands and becomes very large and cool (3 words)
- Star at the centre of our Solar System that gives Earth light and heat
- Giant shell of icy objects far, far away from the Sun, thought to be the source of many comets (2 Words)
- Big gas planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
- Huge collection of stars, planets, gas, and dust held together by gravity
- Massive explosion that happens when a big star dies
- Spot in space where gravity is so strong that not even light can escape (2 words)
- Galaxy that contains our Solar System (2 words)
25 Clues: Natural satellite that orbits a planet • Distance light travels in one year (2 words) • Galaxy that contains our Solar System (2 words) • Massive explosion that happens when a big star dies • Small, rocky planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars • Small bits of rock or dust that float about in space. • Big gas planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune • ...
The Planets 2014-10-28
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- only planet starting with v
- technically now the last planet away from the sun
- you wear them on your fingers
- the biggest planet
- a word for where all the planets lie
- the seventh planet away from the sun
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- we live on here
- astronauts travel here
- no longer known as a planet
- some say its made of 'cheese'
- closest planet to the sun
- topic we are learning about now The...
- famous for its rings
- what you go in to fly into space
- what all the planets orbit around
- known as the red planet
- you see these in the sky at night
17 Clues: we live on here • the biggest planet • famous for its rings • astronauts travel here • known as the red planet • closest planet to the sun • only planet starting with v • no longer known as a planet • some say its made of 'cheese' • you wear them on your fingers • what you go in to fly into space • what all the planets orbit around • you see these in the sky at night • ...
Ethan's Planets Crossword 2022-05-03
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- closest to the sun
- what all planets are in
- A measure of the gravitational pull on an object
- side ways planet
- made of fire and other planets rotate around
- orbits around the earth
- "red planet"
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- galaxy our universe is in
- biggest planet in our solar system
- holds everything together
- dwarf planet that's not considered a planet
- "only planet with a ring"
- planets that supply life for all humans and also is a inner planet
- a bound system of stars
- Scientist who thought why objects fall
- luminous points in the sky
- measure by how many matter the object is made of
17 Clues: "red planet" • side ways planet • closest to the sun • what all planets are in • a bound system of stars • orbits around the earth • galaxy our universe is in • holds everything together • "only planet with a ring" • luminous points in the sky • biggest planet in our solar system • Scientist who thought why objects fall • dwarf planet that's not considered a planet • ...
Solar System - 2B 2024-12-11
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- Creatures from other planets
- Space travelers
- The planet with rings
- A rock from space
- The red planet
- Everything that exists
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- Big balls that go around the sun
- The smallest planet
- Our home in space
- Objects that go around planets
- The blue planet we live on
- Bright balls in the sky
- A vehicle that flies to space
13 Clues: The red planet • Space travelers • Our home in space • A rock from space • The smallest planet • The planet with rings • Everything that exists • Bright balls in the sky • The blue planet we live on • Creatures from other planets • A vehicle that flies to space • Objects that go around planets • Big balls that go around the sun
Science 6: Solar System 2021-01-19
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- thought Earth is center of planets and stars
- patterns of stars
- Greeks called the planets this
- Greek word for Earth
- system where planets revolve around sun
- Greek for sun
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- orbit of each planet is an ellipse
- observed planets by telescope in 1500
- placed sun at center of planets
- oval shape which may be elongated
10 Clues: Greek for sun • patterns of stars • Greek word for Earth • Greeks called the planets this • placed sun at center of planets • oval shape which may be elongated • orbit of each planet is an ellipse • observed planets by telescope in 1500 • system where planets revolve around sun • thought Earth is center of planets and stars
Science Vocabulary 2014-04-13
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- A device used to measure the altitude of an object.
- Universal gravitation is related to Newton’s law which says that all things attract other things. This provides the explanation for the elliptical orbits which the planets have.
- Also known as Geocentric, it is a model of the universe that puts Earth at the middle with the Sun and moon and all the planets orbiting it.
- A bunch of stars grouped together that make patterns which look like like objects and are, therefore, given names.
- An optical telescope which uses mirrors for it’s objective.
- The angle measured above the horizon in degrees when measuring altitude-azimuth coordinates.
- An optical telescope that uses lens for the objective.
- The angle measured clockwise from North when measuring altitude-azimuth coordinates.
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- Find a heavenly body located relative to Earth.
- Shows the quality and detail a telescope can produce of an object in view.
- Also known as the eyepiece, it is the lens which you view magnified objects through using a telescope.
- Heavenly bodies in the solar system. This includes Earth, which orbits the sun.
- of Reference A measurement of the positions or motions of things.
- A device used to measure an object’s azimuth
- Also known as Heliocentric, it is a model of the universe That puts the Sun at the middle with Earth and all the planets orbiting it.
- An object which looks like a squashed circle. Planets in our solar system orbit the Sun in an ellipse shape.
- The big lens at the very front of the telescope.
- bodies All objects in the sky or in space. Things like the moon, sun and and planets in general.
18 Clues: A device used to measure an object’s azimuth • Find a heavenly body located relative to Earth. • The big lens at the very front of the telescope. • A device used to measure the altitude of an object. • An optical telescope that uses lens for the objective. • An optical telescope which uses mirrors for it’s objective. • ...
Space 2022-12-17
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- The four planets closest to the sun.
- The four planets furthest from the sun.
- A group of stars that make a pattern.
- Earth has a natural one of these orbiting around it.
- These are called "Dirty snowballs".
- Agroup of planets, stars, gas and dust.
- Jupiter has four of these.
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- Pluto is one of these.
- Everything that exists is in this.
- It has 8 planets and the sun.
- Rocky objects that orbit the sun.
- The sun is the brightest one in our sky.
- The Earth and the moon are the only one of these that humans have walked on.
- A group of gases that surround the Earth.
14 Clues: Pluto is one of these. • Jupiter has four of these. • It has 8 planets and the sun. • Rocky objects that orbit the sun. • Everything that exists is in this. • These are called "Dirty snowballs". • The four planets closest to the sun. • A group of stars that make a pattern. • The four planets furthest from the sun. • Agroup of planets, stars, gas and dust. • ...
Ch. 28/29 2017-05-22
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- the theory that the sun and planets formed from a cloud of gas
- masses of water, methane, and ice
- the inner planets
- this planet has water neither solid or gas but liquid
- small rocky bodies that orbit the sun
- the fourth planet from the sun
- this planet has a very dense atmosphere mostly made of carbon dioxide
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- these are formed away from the disk
- a meteoroid that survives the trip to earth
- this planet has a methane atmosphere
- this consists of sun, astroids,comets and a system of planets
- these are the outer planets
- the center of the disk
- this planet is closest to the sun
14 Clues: the inner planets • the center of the disk • these are the outer planets • the fourth planet from the sun • masses of water, methane, and ice • this planet is closest to the sun • these are formed away from the disk • this planet has a methane atmosphere • small rocky bodies that orbit the sun • a meteoroid that survives the trip to earth • ...
Space 2016-03-03
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- A person who goes into space.
- Aliens.
- A place with many stars and planets (The Milky Way).
- The closest planet to the sun.
- The biggest planet.
- A star that gives us power (light?)
- Goes around.
- This used to be a planet, but isn't anymore.
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- The force that hold all of the planets together. (also pulls things towards earth)
- A group of planets near a sun.
- Everything.
- Like a trip.
- The red planet.
- To look for something.
- Something that can take people to space.
- There are 8 of these around our sun.
- A rock in space. Sometimes they hit the earth.
17 Clues: Aliens. • Everything. • Like a trip. • Goes around. • The red planet. • The biggest planet. • To look for something. • A person who goes into space. • A group of planets near a sun. • The closest planet to the sun. • A star that gives us power (light?) • There are 8 of these around our sun. • Something that can take people to space. • This used to be a planet, but isn't anymore. • ...
Study Guide unit 5 2025-11-19
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- the curved path that an object takes as it moves around another, larger object in space.
- a celestial body of frozen gases, rock, and dust that orbits the Sun, often developing a long, fuzzy tail as it approaches.
- a small, rocky or icy body that existed in the early solar system and served as a building block for planets.
- a natural satellite that orbits a planet
- the star at the center of our solar system, a massive ball of hot gas that provides Earth with light and heat
- the widely accepted model for how the solar system formed from a giant, spinning cloud of gas and dust called a nebula
- Planets defined as objects that orbit the Sun, and are nearly round, but have not been able to clear their orbit of debris.
- a large, early-stage planetary body that forms from the collision and accretion of dust, gas, and smaller objects in a protoplanetary disk
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- the four giant planets in the Solar System, specifically Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
- fine, dry particles of earth, organic matter, or other substances, found on surfaces or floating in the air.
- the process of growth by gradual accumulation, where smaller particles or materials are added to a larger body, primarily due to gravity.
- a celestial body that orbits a star, is large enough to be rounded by its own gravity, and has cleared the neighborhood around its orbit
- the Sun and everything that orbits it, including the eight planets, their moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets
- a small, rocky body that orbits the sun, often found in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter
- n the four rocky planets closest to the sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
- a small piece of rock or debris in space, ranging from the size of a grain of sand to about a meter wide.
- the force of attraction between any two objects with mass or energy.
17 Clues: a natural satellite that orbits a planet • the force of attraction between any two objects with mass or energy. • n the four rocky planets closest to the sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. • the curved path that an object takes as it moves around another, larger object in space. • ...
Could there be life on another planet? 2016-02-12
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- a vehicle used to travel in space
- adjective that means 'related to our sun'
- a planet that orbits a star that isn't our sun
- someone who studies planets, moons and stars
- the path a planet takes around a star noun)
- an set of lenses used to see stars and planets
- general weather conditions
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- a large mass of rock or metal that travels around a star
- adjective that means 'related to atmosphere'
- the scientific study of stars, moons and planets
- the gases that surround a planet
- the distance between two waves of energy
- adjective which means 'related to planets'
13 Clues: general weather conditions • the gases that surround a planet • a vehicle used to travel in space • the distance between two waves of energy • adjective that means 'related to our sun' • adjective which means 'related to planets' • the path a planet takes around a star noun) • adjective that means 'related to atmosphere' • someone who studies planets, moons and stars • ...
That crossword 2014-10-01
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- H2O
- reproduction creates...
- uno, dos, tres...
- to feel is to...
- planets
- sun gives off what?
- that glove is brand ____
- marines deal with water sometimes
- lighter
- shut or lock
- horrible for your health
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- I love watching ____ eclipses
- people ___ a lot of bad words these days
- hard
- planets and...
- shatter, destroy
- male, boy...
- that was my prime example
- over or...
- sprint, jog...
20 Clues: H2O • hard • planets • lighter • over or... • male, boy... • shut or lock • planets and... • sprint, jog... • shatter, destroy • to feel is to... • uno, dos, tres... • sun gives off what? • reproduction creates... • that glove is brand ____ • horrible for your health • that was my prime example • I love watching ____ eclipses • marines deal with water sometimes • people ___ a lot of bad words these days
Science (P) Chapter 11 Lesson 3 2014-10-14
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- Stars look what because they are far away?
- Planets move what the Sun?
- A telescope makes things look bigger or what?
- What makes things that are far away look closer?
- What, Mars, and Venus are planets?
- You might use a telescope to see that in the sky?
- What is a planet?
- Stars seem to move what the night sky?
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- _________________ you can see these planets in the night sky.
- You may see what in the night sky?
- What do not give off light?
- Stars give off what?
- The Sun is the what star to Earth?
13 Clues: What is a planet? • Stars give off what? • Planets move what the Sun? • What do not give off light? • You may see what in the night sky? • The Sun is the what star to Earth? • What, Mars, and Venus are planets? • Stars seem to move what the night sky? • Stars look what because they are far away? • A telescope makes things look bigger or what? • ...
Could there be life on another planet? 2016-02-12
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- adjective which means 'related to planets'
- general weather conditions
- adjective that means 'related to our sun'
- a planet that orbits a star that isn't our sun
- adjective that means 'related to atmosphere'
- the distance between two waves of energy
- the scientific study of stars, moons and planets
- a large mass of rock or metal that travels around a star
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- the gases that surround a planet
- a vehicle used to travel in space
- someone who studies planets, moons and stars
- an set of lenses used to see stars and planets
- the path a planet takes around a star (noun)
13 Clues: general weather conditions • the gases that surround a planet • a vehicle used to travel in space • the distance between two waves of energy • adjective that means 'related to our sun' • adjective which means 'related to planets' • someone who studies planets, moons and stars • adjective that means 'related to atmosphere' • the path a planet takes around a star (noun) • ...
Solar system planets 2025-08-01
12 Clues: ... giants • the red planet • number of planets • the biggest planet • the hottest planet • planets made of rock • furthest from the Sun • the fifth from the Sun • the third from the Sun • the fastest and smallest • between Mars and Jupiter • number of planets with rings
Movement in Space 2022-01-25
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- A giant ball of superheated gas, or plasma, composed of hydrogen and helium.
- The Greek philosopher who was one of the first supporters of the geocentric model
- Another name for Earth's orbit around the Sun
- Earth's only natural satellite
- This comet first appeared in 1758 and continues to appear approximately every 75 years.
- A pattern or group of stars that people imagine represents a figure, animal or object.
- Stars are made up of hydrogen and _________.
- During this season will you see the constellation Orion in the western sky
- The word planet means ______________.
- Earth-centered
- Ursa major means ____________.
- Pieces of space rock that hit the Earth's surface
- This astronomer discovered moons around Jupiter, which showed that not everything in the sky travels around Earth.
- Earth's revolution around the Sun causes __________.
- Pieces of rock and/ice that have broken off of asteroids, comets, moons, and planets
- A body that orbits a a planet.
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- There are ____ constellations.
- What Aryabhata used to come up with his ideas about how objects moved in space.
- The astronomer who said the moon and planets shine because they reflect light from the Sun.
- Proposed that Earth's rotation and revolution around the sun explained the observed movements of the stars and planets
- Galileo discovered that this planet goes through phases like the moon does, meaning it must orbit the sun, not the Earth.
- Sun-centered
- Another name for a meteor.
- The narrow band in the sky that contains the orbits of all the planets
- In Ptolemy's geocentric model, the planets made small circles called _______ as they moved along their orbits.
- Determined that the orbit of each planet is an ellipse rather than a perfect circle
- An object that orbits the sun, is large enough to have become rounded by its own gravity, and has cleared the area of its orbit of any debris.
- These two planets never appear far from the sun in the sky
- Large, dirty space snowballs that develop a long tail of light as they approach the sun
- An oval shaped orbit of the planets around the sun
- Pieces of space rock that burn up as then move through the Earth's atmosphere.
31 Clues: Sun-centered • Earth-centered • Another name for a meteor. • There are ____ constellations. • Earth's only natural satellite • Ursa major means ____________. • A body that orbits a a planet. • The word planet means ______________. • Stars are made up of hydrogen and _________. • Another name for Earth's orbit around the Sun • Pieces of space rock that hit the Earth's surface • ...
Solar System 2025-02-11
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- The boundary in the early solar system beyond which ice could form, leading to gas giants.
- The tendency of a spinning object to keep spinning; it helped shape the solar system.
- The spinning of a planet on its axis, which causes day and night.
- A distant shell of icy objects surrounding the solar system, where long-period comets come from.
- The idea that the solar system formed from a spinning cloud of gas and dust.
- Large planets like Jupiter and Saturn that are made mostly of gas and have thick atmospheres.
- A piece of rock from space that survives its fall and lands on Earth’s surface.
- The movement of a planet around the Sun, which determines its year.
- Small space rocks that stuck together to form planets in the early solar system.
- Planets like Uranus and Neptune that are made of ice, gas, and have deep atmospheres.
- A region beyond Neptune that contains icy objects, including Pluto.
- A large object that orbits a star and has enough gravity to be round and clear its orbit.
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- A planet that orbits a star outside our solar system.
- Rocky planets like Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars that are found in the inner solar system.
- A force that pulls objects toward one another; it keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.
- A tool that helps scientists see faraway objects in space.
- The Sun and all the objects that orbit around it, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.
- When one space object moves into the shadow of another, like a solar or lunar eclipse.
- A region between Mars and Jupiter that contains many small, rocky objects called asteroids.
- A small, round object that orbits the Sun but does not clear its orbit of other objects.
- A piece of rock or metal from space that burns up in Earth’s atmosphere, also called a “shooting star.”
- The path an object takes as it moves around another object, like Earth orbiting the Sun.
- A ball of ice, rock, and dust that orbits the Sun and forms a tail when it gets close.
- An oval-shaped path that planets and other objects follow around the Sun.
- A small, rocky object that orbits the Sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt.
25 Clues: A planet that orbits a star outside our solar system. • A tool that helps scientists see faraway objects in space. • The spinning of a planet on its axis, which causes day and night. • The movement of a planet around the Sun, which determines its year. • A region beyond Neptune that contains icy objects, including Pluto. • ...
Earth and the solar system 2022-06-22
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- Number of continents
- Who created the world
- Smallest continent
- Hottest planet
- Planet closest to the sun
- July 1st 1867
- Coldest planet
- Number of planets
- Coldest continent
- 365 Days
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- Independence day
- planet farther from the sun
- Covers 71% of the earth
- torus-shaped region
- Largest planet
- Before continents broke apart
- A dwarf planet
- Largest continent
- Planets orbit around it
19 Clues: 365 Days • July 1st 1867 • Hottest planet • Largest planet • A dwarf planet • Coldest planet • Independence day • Largest continent • Number of planets • Coldest continent • Smallest continent • torus-shaped region • Number of continents • Who created the world • Covers 71% of the earth • Planets orbit around it • Planet closest to the sun • planet farther from the sun • Before continents broke apart
Solar System 2021-09-30
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- A meteoroid that has entered Earth's atmosphere
- A meteoroid that has hit Earth's surface
- A scientist who studies the universe beyond Earth
- The attractive force between two objects
- The path of an object as it revolves around another object in space
- Planets Four inner planets
- The study of the moon,stars,and other objects in space
- A ball of rock,ice,and cosmic dust
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- A chunk of rock or dust in space
- Earth Centered Model
- Any object that revolves around another object in space
- Belt The region of the solar system between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
- Objects that revolve around the sun that are too small to be considered planets
- Giants Name given to the four outer planets
- Sun Centered Model
15 Clues: Sun Centered Model • Earth Centered Model • Planets Four inner planets • A chunk of rock or dust in space • A ball of rock,ice,and cosmic dust • A meteoroid that has hit Earth's surface • The attractive force between two objects • Giants Name given to the four outer planets • A meteoroid that has entered Earth's atmosphere • A scientist who studies the universe beyond Earth • ...
CLIL CROSSWORD MARCO VILLA 2022-06-28
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- HOW ARE ANIMALS THAT HAVE BONES CALLED
- LARGEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM.
- WHAT ARE THE ANIMALS THAT LAY EGGS CALLED.
- PLANETS: WHAT ARE THE LAST PLANETS CALLED
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- PLANETS: WHAT ARE THE FIRST FOUR PLANETS CALLED.
- IS THE SMALLEST PLANET OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM.
- WHICH IS THE HOTEST PLANETS IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
- WHAT ARE THE ANIMALS THAT DO NOT LAY EGGS CALLED
- SYSTEM:IT IS MADE UP OF 8 PLANETS AND A HOT STAR.
- HOT STAR OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
10 Clues: HOT STAR OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEM • LARGEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM. • HOW ARE ANIMALS THAT HAVE BONES CALLED • PLANETS: WHAT ARE THE LAST PLANETS CALLED • WHAT ARE THE ANIMALS THAT LAY EGGS CALLED. • IS THE SMALLEST PLANET OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM. • WHICH IS THE HOTEST PLANETS IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM • PLANETS: WHAT ARE THE FIRST FOUR PLANETS CALLED. • ...
Planets and the Solar System 2014-10-05
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- The first name of the first man on the moon
- This planet is famous for the "rings" found around the outside of it
- Large, random objects that aren't planets, but rotate around the sun
- The American government agency in charge of their space program
- This big planet doesn't stand upright, but actually lies on its side
- The galaxy in which our solar system is found
- Largest planet in the solar system
- The planet closest to the sun
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- A planet that rotates the opposite way to every other planet
- The name given to someone who travels to outer space
- The vehicles we use to visit outer space
- Objects that scientists send into space to gather information
- The planet we live on!
- The star in the centre of the solar system
- The length of time Earth takes to rotate on its axis
- Used to be a planet, but is now classified as a dwarf planet
- The "path" that planets take around the sun
- Often called the "red planet"
- Most of our planets are named after _____ gods
- Found around all of the "Gas Giant" planets
20 Clues: The planet we live on! • The planet closest to the sun • Often called the "red planet" • Largest planet in the solar system • The vehicles we use to visit outer space • The star in the centre of the solar system • The first name of the first man on the moon • The "path" that planets take around the sun • Found around all of the "Gas Giant" planets • ...
Solar System 2024-02-13
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- the invisible line the Earth spins on
- the planet with a thin atmosphere, canyons & riverbeds
- the outer planets
- if the northern hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, what season is the southern hemisphere experiencing
- the spinning motion the Earth does that causes day & night
- the amount of time it takes the Earth to rotate
- how long does a moon phase take to complete
- when the entire moon is illuminated
- to light up
- the planet that looks like our moon and is the smallest
- the mnemonic device to remember the size order of planets
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- when the right side of the moon is illuminated
- the inner planets that are made from rock
- when none of the moon is illuminated
- the mnemonic device to remember the order of the planets
- the planet that has a cloud blanket that traps thermal energy
- the circular motion the Earth does that causes seasons
- the amount of time it takes for the Earth to revolve
- if the southern hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, what season is the northern hemisphere experiencing
- Quarter when the left side of the moon is illuminated
20 Clues: to light up • the outer planets • when the entire moon is illuminated • the invisible line the Earth spins on • when none of the moon is illuminated • the inner planets that are made from rock • how long does a moon phase take to complete • when the right side of the moon is illuminated • the amount of time it takes the Earth to rotate • ...
