solar system Crossword Puzzles
SOLAR SYSTEM 2022-06-07
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- I AM THE RED PLANET AND ALSO THE SECOND SMALLEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSYTEM.
- IAM THE LARGEST SATELLITE IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM.I AM THE MOON OF JUPITER
- IT IS THE BRIGHTEST OBJECT IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM.
- LARGEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM.
- IT IS THE HOTTEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM.
- THIS IS THE FARTHEST PLANET TO THE SUN.
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- IT IS THE SMALLEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM AND ALSO STAYS CLOSEST TO THE SUN.
- PLANET WITH LARGEST NUMBER OF MOONS.
- I AM KNOWN AS THE BLUE PLANET IN SOLAR SYTEM.
- COLDEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM.
10 Clues: LARGEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM. • COLDEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM. • PLANET WITH LARGEST NUMBER OF MOONS. • THIS IS THE FARTHEST PLANET TO THE SUN. • IT IS THE HOTTEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM. • I AM KNOWN AS THE BLUE PLANET IN SOLAR SYTEM. • IT IS THE BRIGHTEST OBJECT IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM. • ...
Members of the Solar System Cross Word Puzzle 2022-05-17
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- dirty snowball
- big ball of light that lights the earth
- was classified as a dwarf planet in 2006
- These planets are large and gaseous
- the system we live in
- pluto was made one in 2006
- 8 of them in the solar system
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- extrasolar planet is a planet outside the Solar System
- the planet named after a roman god
- the planet that sound interoperate
- the galaxy we live in
- the mass that we live in
- gaseous cloud
- is the largest planet in the solar system
14 Clues: gaseous cloud • dirty snowball • the galaxy we live in • the system we live in • the mass that we live in • pluto was made one in 2006 • 8 of them in the solar system • the planet named after a roman god • the planet that sound interoperate • These planets are large and gaseous • big ball of light that lights the earth • was classified as a dwarf planet in 2006 • ...
Off The Planet - Outer Space 2023-11-01
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- a huge collection of gas, dust, stars and their solar systems, all held together by gravity
- A natural satellite of a planet
- The only planet in our solar system with life
- The planet closest to the sun
- Willian Herschel discovered this planet
- The planet well know for its rings
- The object at the centre of our solar system
- A system of 8 planets and their moons orbiting a star
- The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet or moon
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- A dwarf planet in our solar system
- The last of the small planets
- This planet is know as one of the ice giants
- Another name for our Sun
- The planet between Earth and Mercury
- the whole of space and all the stars, planets, and other forms of matter and energy in it
- An invisible line around which an object rotates, or spins
16 Clues: Another name for our Sun • The last of the small planets • The planet closest to the sun • A natural satellite of a planet • A dwarf planet in our solar system • The planet well know for its rings • The planet between Earth and Mercury • Willian Herschel discovered this planet • This planet is know as one of the ice giants • The object at the centre of our solar system • ...
Crossword 2022-04-22
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- the mean distance from the center of the earth to the center of the sun.
- a unit of astronomical distance equivalent to the distance that light travels in one year
- theory that suggests that the universe was created as a result of an extremely large explosion.
- the smallest planet in the Solar System and the closest to the Sun.
- a cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette against other luminous matter.
- a star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state over a few months.
- a streak of light in the sky caused by a meteoroid crashing through Earth's atmosphere.
- the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System
- the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the Solar System.
- a nuclear reaction in which atomic nuclei of low atomic number fuse to form a heavier nucleus with the release of energy.
- a very large star that is even brighter than a giant, often despite being relatively cool.
- a closed plane curve generated by a point moving in such a way that the sums of its distances from two fixed points is a constant
- the eighth and farthest-known Solar planet from the Sun
- an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon.
- the planet on which we live
- any theory of the structure of the solar system (or the universe) in which Earth is assumed to be at the centre of it all.
- the systems of stars and interstellar matter that make up the universe
- a small very dense star that is typically the size of a planet.
- any natural solid object that survived the meteor phase in a gaseous atmosphere without being completely vaporized.
- the branch of science which deals with celestial objects
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- a planet that is composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals.
- a small body moving in the solar system that would become a meteor if it entered the earth's atmosphere.
- the changes in frequency of any kind of sound or light wave produced by a moving source with respect to an observer.
- the sixth planet from the Sun and the second-largest in the Solar System
- a minute planet; a body that could or did come together with many others under gravitation to form a planet.
- any of the giant planets in our solar system
- a continuous and distinctive band of stars that appears on plots of stellar color versus brightness.
- the seventh planet from the Sun
- having or representing the sun as the center, as in the accepted astronomical model of the solar system.
- when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow.
- a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness because of a catastrophic explosion that ejects most of its mass.
- a very large star of high luminosity and low surface temperature.
- frozen leftovers from the formation of the solar system composed of dust, rock, and ices.
- a contracting mass of gas which represents an early stage in the formation of a star, before nucleosynthesis has begun.
- a small rocky body orbiting the sun
- the second planet from the Sun
- a region of space having a gravitational field so intense that no matter or radiation can escape.
37 Clues: the planet on which we live • the second planet from the Sun • the seventh planet from the Sun • a small rocky body orbiting the sun • any of the giant planets in our solar system • when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow. • an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon. • the eighth and farthest-known Solar planet from the Sun • ...
space 2022-04-22
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- the mean distance from the center of the earth to the center of the sun.
- a unit of astronomical distance equivalent to the distance that light travels in one year
- theory that suggests that the universe was created as a result of an extremely large explosion.
- the smallest planet in the Solar System and the closest to the Sun.
- a cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as an indistinct bright patch or as a dark silhouette against other luminous matter.
- a star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state over a few months.
- a streak of light in the sky caused by a meteoroid crashing through Earth's atmosphere.
- the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System
- the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the Solar System.
- a nuclear reaction in which atomic nuclei of low atomic number fuse to form a heavier nucleus with the release of energy.
- a very large star that is even brighter than a giant, often despite being relatively cool.
- a closed plane curve generated by a point moving in such a way that the sums of its distances from two fixed points is a constant
- the eighth and farthest-known Solar planet from the Sun
- an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon.
- the planet on which we live
- any theory of the structure of the solar system (or the universe) in which Earth is assumed to be at the centre of it all.
- the systems of stars and interstellar matter that make up the universe
- a small very dense star that is typically the size of a planet.
- any natural solid object that survived the meteor phase in a gaseous atmosphere without being completely vaporized.
- the branch of science which deals with celestial objects
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- a planet that is composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals.
- a small body moving in the solar system that would become a meteor if it entered the earth's atmosphere.
- the changes in frequency of any kind of sound or light wave produced by a moving source with respect to an observer.
- the sixth planet from the Sun and the second-largest in the Solar System
- a minute planet; a body that could or did come together with many others under gravitation to form a planet.
- any of the giant planets in our solar system
- a continuous and distinctive band of stars that appears on plots of stellar color versus brightness.
- the seventh planet from the Sun
- having or representing the sun as the center, as in the accepted astronomical model of the solar system.
- when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow.
- a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness because of a catastrophic explosion that ejects most of its mass.
- a very large star of high luminosity and low surface temperature.
- frozen leftovers from the formation of the solar system composed of dust, rock, and ices.
- a contracting mass of gas which represents an early stage in the formation of a star, before nucleosynthesis has begun.
- a small rocky body orbiting the sun
- the second planet from the Sun
- a region of space having a gravitational field so intense that no matter or radiation can escape.
37 Clues: the planet on which we live • the second planet from the Sun • the seventh planet from the Sun • a small rocky body orbiting the sun • any of the giant planets in our solar system • when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow. • an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon. • the eighth and farthest-known Solar planet from the Sun • ...
Earth and Space 2017-05-15
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- how many planets are there in our solar system?
- planet known for its rings.
- largest planet in our solar system.
- the belt of asteroids extending from the orbit of Neptune.
- known as the red planet.
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- the planet we live on.
- smallest planet in our solar system.
- What galaxy are we in.
- coldest planet in our solar system.
- hottest planet in our solar system.
10 Clues: the planet we live on. • What galaxy are we in. • known as the red planet. • planet known for its rings. • coldest planet in our solar system. • largest planet in our solar system. • hottest planet in our solar system. • smallest planet in our solar system. • how many planets are there in our solar system? • the belt of asteroids extending from the orbit of Neptune.
The Solar System 2021-06-04
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- the outer planets are also called this
- the largest planet in the solar system
- our sun is this
- a hole in the ground caused by a meteor hitting
- outer layer of gas on a terrestrial planet
- star at the center of our solar system
- an instrument scientists use to observe planets
- the galaxy we live in
- planet named after the sea god
- a rock that crashes into Earth's atmosphere
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- kind of planet Earth and Mars are
- something both Saturn and Uranus have
- Earth's companion
- planet famous for its rings
- path planets take around the sun
- known as the red planet
- an icy rock that has a bright tail
- rocks in a belt between Mars and Jupiter
- planet closest to the sun
- the force that holds planets in their orbits
- planet between Saturn and Neptune
- once a planet, now considered a dwarf planet
- planet known as the evening star
- a planet that contains life
24 Clues: our sun is this • Earth's companion • the galaxy we live in • known as the red planet • planet closest to the sun • planet famous for its rings • a planet that contains life • planet named after the sea god • path planets take around the sun • planet known as the evening star • kind of planet Earth and Mars are • planet between Saturn and Neptune • an icy rock that has a bright tail • ...
Solar System Crossword 2021-09-13
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- when the northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, it is this season in North America
- gas that gives Neptune and Uranus their blue-green color
- Earth's spinning on its axis that causes day and night
- shape of Earth's orbit
- planet that rotates on its side
- sometimes called Earth's twin
- often called the red planet
- planet with an orbit that intersects the orbit of the dwarf planet Pluto
- length of time for Earth to orbit the sun once
- planet with little or no atmosphere because the solar winds blow it away
- an orbit around the sun
- all outer planets are composed mainly of this type of matter
- number of moons orbiting Mercury and Venus
- when the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, it is this season in North America
- space object that was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006
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- largest planet in the solar system
- this planet has the largest volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons
- length of time for Earth to spin on its axis once
- planet with an atmosphere that consists mainly of nitrogen and oxygen
- name of Earth's moon
- planet with the largest ring system
- where many asteroids are found; separates the inner and out planets
- contains over 99% of the mass of the solar system
- huge storm on Jupiter
- a natural satellite
25 Clues: a natural satellite • name of Earth's moon • huge storm on Jupiter • shape of Earth's orbit • an orbit around the sun • often called the red planet • sometimes called Earth's twin • planet that rotates on its side • largest planet in the solar system • planet with the largest ring system • number of moons orbiting Mercury and Venus • length of time for Earth to orbit the sun once • ...
Solar System Crossword 2021-03-20
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- third planet from the sun; only planet humans have walked on
- place where astronauts live and work in space
- dwarf planet with two moons
- planet closest to the sun
- Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune have ____ around them
- the red planet; humans have sent robots here
- planet that rotates on its side
- number of planets in our solar system
- planet with the brightest rings
- instrument used for seeing stars and planets clearly
- Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the _____.
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- the force that pulls you to the center of a planet or star
- warmest planet; cloudy planet
- large planet known for the Great Red Spot
- our sun and the objects that orbit around it
- furthest planet from the sun
- to turn on an axis
- the star closest to Earth
- an American space traveler
- it takes Earth 365 days to ____ the sun
- number of stars in our solar system
21 Clues: to turn on an axis • planet closest to the sun • the star closest to Earth • an American space traveler • dwarf planet with two moons • furthest planet from the sun • warmest planet; cloudy planet • planet that rotates on its side • planet with the brightest rings • number of stars in our solar system • number of planets in our solar system • ...
Review Solar System 2021-04-07
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- the coldest planet in the solar system
- meteoroid when entering the atmosphere
- morning or evening star, Earth's twin planet
- __ lunar eclipse when the moon looks red
- planetary companion
- star with tail
- the path where the planet move around the sun
- this planet is mostly formed by rusty iron oxide
- blue planet that support living things to live
- Solar eclipse when it looks like a ring
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- The biggest natural satellite in Jupiter
- planet with great red spot
- the biggest star in the solar system
- gaseous that made up the sun (nuclear reaction)
- planets spin on their own axis
- planet with biggest and beautiful ring
- dwarf planet
- obscuration of light
- saturn's biggest satelite
- the smallest major planet
20 Clues: dwarf planet • star with tail • planetary companion • obscuration of light • saturn's biggest satelite • the smallest major planet • planet with great red spot • planets spin on their own axis • the biggest star in the solar system • the coldest planet in the solar system • meteoroid when entering the atmosphere • planet with biggest and beautiful ring • ...
Our Solar System 2021-11-01
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- the planet that is often called Earth's twin.
- An imaginary straight line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.
- the smallest planet in our solar system.
- the planet known as the Red Planet.
- the planet that is almost the same size as Uranus.
- The spin of a body on its axis.
- the only planet in the solar system that has the combination of factors needed to support life.
- The motion of a body that travels around another body in space; one complete trip along an orbit.
- The average distance between Earth and the sun.
- a flattened circle in the solar system is also called an ________________.
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- the planetary ring that circles this planet's equator is its most spectacular feature.
- The sun and all of the planets and other bodies that travel around it.
- A force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses.
- A disk of matter that encircles a planet that consists of numerous particles in orbit, which range in size from dust grains up to objects tens of meters across.
- the atmosphere of this planet is composed mostly of hydrogen and helium.
- The highly dense planets nearest to the sun; Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
- A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet, moon, or other celestial body.
- The path that a body follows as it travels around another body in space.
- The planets that have deep, massive atmosphere, such as Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
- the planet that has the most moons orbiting around it.
20 Clues: The spin of a body on its axis. • the planet known as the Red Planet. • the smallest planet in our solar system. • the planet that is often called Earth's twin. • The average distance between Earth and the sun. • the planet that is almost the same size as Uranus. • the planet that has the most moons orbiting around it. • ...
The Solar System 2021-05-03
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- length of time it takes Earth to make 1 rotation around sun
- has many rings
- planet we live on
- time it takes Earth to make one full rotation on its axis
- dwarf planet
- the main star in our solar system
- unit of measure for how far a planet is from the sun
- theory that explains how the universe began
- caused by the moon's gravity
- closest planet to the sun
- season when Northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun
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- rotation around the sun
- type of planet (Earth, Venus, Mars, Mercury)
- cloud of dust, gasses, particles in space
- believed to have been the cause of a mass extinction
- first element
- force pulling us toward center of Earth
- largest planet
- evidence used to determine age of Earth
- Earth is tilted on this
20 Clues: dwarf planet • first element • has many rings • largest planet • planet we live on • rotation around the sun • Earth is tilted on this • closest planet to the sun • caused by the moon's gravity • the main star in our solar system • force pulling us toward center of Earth • evidence used to determine age of Earth • cloud of dust, gasses, particles in space • ...
Solar system crossword 2021-04-29
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- What is the closest star to the earth?
- it is a finite region of space in which there is a mass concentration high enough to generate a gravitational field
- It has a solid surface that is covered in craters like our Moon. It has a fine atmosphere and it has no moons. this planet rotates slowly compared to Earth, so a day lasts a long time.
- a neutron star that emits periodic radiation.
- This thing is about two-thirds the diameter of Earth's moon and probably has a rocky core surrounded by a blanket of water ice. Interesting ice like methane and nitrogen cover its surface. Due to its lower density, the mass of this thing is about one sixth that of Earth's moon.
- Are regions of the interstellar medium formed by gases.
- Which is the closest star to the earth after the sun?
- What is it called when a star dies.
- Which is the hottest star discovered so far?
- Which is the brightest star in our universe?
- The largest galaxy
- a type of neutron star powered by an extremely strong magnetic field
- It's a moon of mars
- The only natural satellite of the earth.
- it is a gas giant planet with no solid surface; it is 9.45 times wider than Earth and 95 times more massive. It is surrounded by rings consisting of small ice-covered particles and is also home to at least 30 moons, including Titan, the largest moon in the solar system and the only one with an extensive atmosphere.
- What is the only known moon of Pluto?
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- This planet is made up of fluids of water, methane and ammonia on a small rocky center. Methane makes this planet blue. this planet has rings
- this planet is made of a thick soup of water, ammonia, and methane over an Earth-sized solid center. Its atmosphere is made of hydrogen, helium, and methane. The methane gives this planet a color blue.
- Which is the biggest star in the universe?
- terrestrial planet. It has a solid and active surface with mountains, canyons, plains and much more.
- What is the closest galaxy to our galaxy?
- Its atmosphere is composed mainly of hydrogen gas and helium, like the sun. The planet is covered in thick red, brown, yellow, and white clouds. Clouds make the planet appear striped.
- a very compact and highly variable power source
- What separates big plants and small planets?
- astronomical source of electromagnetic energy
- Is the smallest star in our galaxy?
- Which is the coldest star discovered?
- The average temperature on this planet is minus 26 degrees Celsius, well below freezing! Its surface is rocky, with canyons, volcanoes, dry lake beds and craters everywhere.
- What is the most recently discovered largest star in the universe?
- The size of this planet is only slightly smaller than our home planet. The interior of this planet is made of a metallic iron core, and has a molten rock mantle.
30 Clues: The largest galaxy • It's a moon of mars • What is it called when a star dies. • Is the smallest star in our galaxy? • Which is the coldest star discovered? • What is the only known moon of Pluto? • What is the closest star to the earth? • The only natural satellite of the earth. • What is the closest galaxy to our galaxy? • Which is the biggest star in the universe? • ...
Solar System Review 2021-04-23
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- All of space and everything in it
- a small, rocky body that travels through space
- a spherical region that surrounds the solar system and contains billions of comets
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
- A model of the universe in which Earth is at the center of the revolving planets and stars.
- to spin on an axis
- the sun and all of the planets and other bodies that travel around it
- Second-largest planet in Solar System; large ring systemq
- A force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses, and that increases in proportion to their masses
- Rings, the Great Red Spot, and many moons.
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- A meteoroid that passes through the atmosphere and hits Earth's surface.
- A model of the solar system in which Earth and the other planets revolve around the sun
- "Earth's Twin," except for the enormous air pressure and toxic atmosphere
- any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)
- Seventh planet out from the Sun
- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
- Planet, 1930-2006
- A region of the solar system that is just beyond the orbit of Neptune and that contains small bodies made mostly of ice
- Closest planet to the Sun
- A collection of stars, dust, and gas bound together by gravity
- "The Red Planet," with four moons and an iron-rich crust
- A streak of light in the sky produced by the burning of a meteoroid in Earth's atmosphere.
- Dwarf planet found in the Asteroid Belt
- A loose collection of ice and dust that orbits the sun, typically in a long, narrow orbit.
- Collection of asteroids and other debris located between Mars and Jupiter
- to move around another object in a circular path
- Farthest-out major planet
27 Clues: Planet, 1930-2006 • to spin on an axis • Closest planet to the Sun • Farthest-out major planet • Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars • Seventh planet out from the Sun • Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune • All of space and everything in it • Dwarf planet found in the Asteroid Belt • Rings, the Great Red Spot, and many moons. • a small, rocky body that travels through space • ...
Solar system Crossword 2023-05-05
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- which way does Venus rotate?
- Which celestial body was named by a 11 year old girl?
- Mercury has the lightest what?
- Saturn is light enough to float on what?
- why is mars red?
- what was found on the poles of mercury?
- Which planet was named after the roman goddess of love and beauty?
- Jupiter has the strongest?
- Asteroids have formed what overtime?
- What grocery store item does the dwarf planet Haumea look like?
- What is found after mars but before Jupiter?
- What do comets orbit around like planets?
- which planet was a failed star?
- Which planet is the most complex?
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- What space object is also known as a dirty snowball?
- What causes the earth to have seasons?
- What is the color of Pluto's sky?
- Uranus is used to test of what of the 5 senses?
- What is the biggest moon on mars called?
- Which planet has the biggest temperature difference?
- Neptune has the strongest which?
- Which planet is named after the roman god of the sea?
- What is it called when an asteroid is significantly smaller?
- What is the name of Neptune's largest moon called?
- What terrestrial planet has found water besides earth?
- which planet is the lightest?
- which planet is getting longer as it ages?
27 Clues: why is mars red? • Jupiter has the strongest? • which way does Venus rotate? • which planet is the lightest? • Mercury has the lightest what? • which planet was a failed star? • Neptune has the strongest which? • What is the color of Pluto's sky? • Which planet is the most complex? • Asteroids have formed what overtime? • What causes the earth to have seasons? • ...
The Solar System 2012-10-03
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- Venus have vigorous convection that cause the surface to ______
- Both Earth and Mars experience ________ due to their axial tilt
- this planet has an axis of rotation in its orbital plane around the Sun
- existance can determine if geologic activity is present of planet
- All planets orbit in the same __________.
- mecchanizm which causes magnetic fields on planets or moons
- Most planets have orbits that are very close to a _________.
- magnetic fields on terrestrial planets produced from this material in liquid state
- the strong magentic field of Jupiter is a result of this material
- Method by which terrestrial planets formed
- a satellite of Neptune that has a Nitrogen atmosphere
- reside in a belt between Mars and Jupiter
- Approximate age of the Solar System (rounded)
- Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune all have ____ that surround them
- Both Venus and Mars have ________ produced by hot spots
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- the gas element that colors Uranus and Neptune Blue/Green
- The most widely accepted theory for the formation of our Solar System
- Europa is covered with a smooth layer of ______ ice over a rocky interior
- this was once considered a planet, but is now considered a Trans-Neptunian Object
- The speed at which gas in atmospheres of planets must have to permanently leave the planet
- Term for a "pre-sun" before nuclear reactions begin in the core
- Gas Giant with a long lived storm (100's of years!)
- The four inner planets
- The nebular gas cloud from which the Solar System formed was thought to be composed of mainly this element
- Galilean satellite that has a lot of on-going volcanic activity
- Both Venus and Mar have atmospheres that are 95% of what molecule?
- Would float in your bath tub
- This planet rotates almost at the same rate as Earth, but takes twice as long to orbit the Sun
- This planet rotates in a retrograde direction
- sometimes referred to as "dirty snowballs"
30 Clues: The four inner planets • Would float in your bath tub • All planets orbit in the same __________. • reside in a belt between Mars and Jupiter • Method by which terrestrial planets formed • sometimes referred to as "dirty snowballs" • Approximate age of the Solar System (rounded) • This planet rotates in a retrograde direction • ...
The Solar System 2013-11-01
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- one of the four planets closest to the sun that are solid, dense, and rocky; Mercury, Venus, Earth,
- small rock in interplanetary space that has not entered Earth’s atmosphere
- a huge amount of energy
- Mars
- enormous, oval-shaped, long-lasting storm visible on Jupiter
- region of the solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune that contains millions of frozen objects
- chunk of rock from space that burns up as it passes through Earth’s atmosphere
- nuclear reaction in which two nuclei fuse, or join together, to form a larger nucleus and
- one of the four outer planets, which are composed mainly of the gases hydrogen and helium
- one of the four planets that are located beyond the asteroid belt in the solar system; Jupiter,
- celestial body orbiting a star that meets all the criteria of a planet except that it has not cleared
- of meteoroids
- orbit of other objects
- small, irregularly shaped rocky body that orbits the sun, typically in a belt of asteroids that is located
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- the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
- event in which many meteors fall through the atmosphere because Earth passes through a
- ring of gases, ice, dust, and/or rock encircling a planet in a thin plane
- Uranus, or Neptune
- unit of length that is used in astronomy; equals the distance between Earth and the sun
- Jupiter’s four largest moons, which were discovered by Galileo
- region between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter where the majority of asteroids are located
- our sun and all of the objects that revolve around it because of the sun’s gravity
- amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one revolution around the sun
- celestial body orbiting a star that has enough gravity to be spherical and has cleared its orbit of smaller
- cloud of gas and dust in space
- small icy, dusty object with a bright tail that orbits the sun
26 Clues: Mars • of meteoroids • Uranus, or Neptune • orbit of other objects • a huge amount of energy • the orbits of Mars and Jupiter • cloud of gas and dust in space • enormous, oval-shaped, long-lasting storm visible on Jupiter • Jupiter’s four largest moons, which were discovered by Galileo • small icy, dusty object with a bright tail that orbits the sun • ...
The Solar System 2013-08-27
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- When a planet spins on its axis.
- There are billions of these visible in the night sky.
- The number of planets in our solar system.
- Large rocks that orbit the sun.
- Used to measure distance in space.
- The oval path that the planets move in.
- Often seen in the night sky as a shooting star.
- The closest planet to the sun.
- A scientist who studies space.
- The force that holds everything in place.
- Frozen dust and gas which orbits the sun, often seen with a tail.
- The smallest of the gas giants.
- The planet known as the Red Planet.
- The abbreviation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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- Now known as a 'dwarf planet'.
- A grouping of stars.
- The Italian astronomer who confirmed that the sun is the centre of the solar system.
- The largest planet in our solar system.
- The planet famous for its rings.
- The first astronomer to explain solar and lunar eclipses.
- When a star explodes it is called a...
- One of the planets composed only of gas.
- Is made up of the sun, planets, comets, asteroids and meteors.
- The name of our galaxy.
- Earth is considered to be one.
- Provides all things with life.
- The only planet that water is in liquid form.
- The astronomer to suggest that the sun is the centre of the solar system.
- The planet known as the Morning Star.
- The organisation that operates the Australia Telescope National Facility.
- A natural satellite.
31 Clues: A grouping of stars. • A natural satellite. • The name of our galaxy. • Now known as a 'dwarf planet'. • Earth is considered to be one. • Provides all things with life. • The closest planet to the sun. • A scientist who studies space. • Large rocks that orbit the sun. • The smallest of the gas giants. • When a planet spins on its axis. • The planet famous for its rings. • ...
The Solar System 2014-10-30
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- Known as the "Red Planet"
- Causes the tides on Earth
- Scientific theory of the origin of the universe
- Furthest planet from the Sun
- Another name for the Inner Planets - eg Mercury, Venus, Earth & Mars
- Often called a shooting star
- A region of spacetime from which gravity prevents anything, including light, from escaping
- An explosion that marks the end of a star's life
- What makes Earth have its seasons
- Remains of a meteroid that survives the fall to Earth and hits the ground
- Only life sustaining planet in our solar system
- Piece of solid rocky and/or metallic debris that travels in outer space
- Hottest Planet
- The Milky Way is one
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- Only star in our solar system
- Largest planet in our solar system
- Coldest planet in our solar system
- A group of stars that form a pattern in the night sky
- The _____ Planets - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus & Neptune
- The total sum of all matter and energy ie everything within and between all galaxies
- Lightest planet
- The belt that extends far outwards from Neptune
- Its tail always pointing away from the Sun
- The Main ________ Belt lies between Mars and Jupiter
- A large ball of hot gas
- Fastest moving planet
26 Clues: Hottest Planet • Lightest planet • The Milky Way is one • Fastest moving planet • A large ball of hot gas • Known as the "Red Planet" • Causes the tides on Earth • Furthest planet from the Sun • Often called a shooting star • Only star in our solar system • What makes Earth have its seasons • Largest planet in our solar system • Coldest planet in our solar system • ...
solar system crossword 2015-05-04
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- the only planet with life
- Jupiter's moon that is very close to Earth's moon
- the second person to walk on the Moon
- became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle
- a program to see if humans could function in space.
- the first mission to land a man on the moon
- a minor space object that has entered the Earth's atmosphere
- a monkey who successfully was sent to space
- about the size of a pebble
- It is the only moon in the entire solar system with a dense atmosphere
- last person to walk on the moon
- has the big red spot
- Jupiter’s volcanic moon
- neptune’s biggest moon
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- has over 30 rings
- has 27 moons
- first astronaut in space
- the second smallest planet in our solar system
- NASA's second human spaceflight program
- Earth’s sister planet
- these planets haven’t ¨Cleared their neighborhood¨
- when they hit the surface of a planet or a moon it is considered a ...
- first animal/dog in space
- an animal that was sent into space on 9 March 1961
- named after the roman god of Thieves
- larger than meteoroids
- coldest planet in the solar system
27 Clues: has 27 moons • has over 30 rings • has the big red spot • Earth’s sister planet • larger than meteoroids • neptune’s biggest moon • Jupiter’s volcanic moon • first astronaut in space • the only planet with life • first animal/dog in space • about the size of a pebble • last person to walk on the moon • coldest planet in the solar system • named after the roman god of Thieves • ...
The Solar System 2015-11-19
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- A cloud of dust and gas in space.
- Eclipse: Occurs when the moon passes though earths shadow.
- The scientific study of the universe.
- Colliding matter formed small, irregularly shaped bodies.
- planets: Relatively small and rocky like Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.
- The concept of an earth-centered theory.
- The fuzzy, gaseous component of a comet’s head.
- Small solid particle that travels though space.
- Tails: Dust set free from vaporizing ice in the comet, carried away from the comet by the sun’s radiation pressure.
- The depression that is produced by a meteorite.
- Trails: When stars and planets seem to rise and appear to circle polaris.
- Tail: ionzed gos pushed away from the comet by solar wind.
- Small rocky bodies that orbit the sun.
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- Theory: A theory on how the solar systems formed.
- Describes the view that the sun is at the center of the solar system.
- The motion of one body about another.
- Pieces of rocky and metal materials held together by frozen water, ammonia, methane, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
- Eclipse: Occurs when the moon moves in line directly between earth and the sun.
- planets: Huge gas giants like Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
- Planet: A round object that orbits the sun but has not cleared the neighborhood around its orbit.
20 Clues: A cloud of dust and gas in space. • The scientific study of the universe. • The motion of one body about another. • Small rocky bodies that orbit the sun. • The concept of an earth-centered theory. • Small solid particle that travels though space. • The depression that is produced by a meteorite. • The fuzzy, gaseous component of a comet’s head. • ...
Solar System Vocabulary 2017-03-13
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- Dark, flat areas on the moon, formed from lava flows that occurred billions of years ago.
- The largest planet in our solar system.
- An object with gravity so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape it.
- An object that orbits the sun and has enough gravity to be spherical, but has not cleared the area of its orbit.
- The correct model of the solar system.
- Loose collections of ice, dust, and small rocks that orbit the sun.
- A region of the solar system between Mars and Jupiter made up of small objects in space.
- Consists of the sun, the planets, their moons, and a variety of smaller objects.
- Characteristics used to classify stars include color, temperature, size, composition, and what?
- The planet tilted on its axis, likely due to an ancient collision.
- The force that attracts all objects toward each other.
- Areas of gas on the sun's surface that are cooler than the gases around them.
- Earth's "twin".
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- Called the "red planet".
- Closest planet to the Sun.
- When a supergiant star runs out of fuel, it can explode and form a what?
- A dry and airless rock that orbits the Earth and reflects light from the sun.
- Another name for the inner planets that have rocky surfaces.
- Large round pits on the moon.
- Farthest planet from the sun and known for its bright blue color.
- Beyond Neptune's orbit and composed of thousands of rock particles, ice, dust, and dwarf planets.
- Gas eruptions into space from the surface of the Sun.
- Chunks of rock or dust from space that collide with the moon.
- The nickname given to the outer planets that do not have a solid surface.
- The star located at the center of our solar system.
- The only planet in our solar system to have life.
- Has at least 62 moons, icy rocks, and dust that make up a large ring that circles the planet.
27 Clues: Earth's "twin". • Called the "red planet". • Closest planet to the Sun. • Large round pits on the moon. • The correct model of the solar system. • The largest planet in our solar system. • The only planet in our solar system to have life. • The star located at the center of our solar system. • Gas eruptions into space from the surface of the Sun. • ...
The solar system 2022-02-11
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- a natural or artificial body that revolves around a planet
- a small, rocky object that orbits the sun, usually in a band between the orbit of Jupiter and Mars
- the portion of Earth that is water
- a model for the formation of the solar system in which the sun and planets condense from a cloud (or nebula) of gas and dust
- contains the sun and all of the planets and other bodies that travel around in it
- a accumulation of matter
- the distance that light travels in one year; about 9.5 trillion kilometers
- a large, reddish star late in it's life cycle
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- Any of the nine primary bodies that orbit the sun; a similar body that orbits another star
- a large celestial body that is composed of gas and emits light; the sun is a typical star
- a large cloud of dust and gas in interstellar space; a region in space where stars are born or where stars explode at the end of their lives
- a small, hot, dim star that us the leftover center of an old star
- an event in which the shadow of one celestial body falls on another
- a collection of stars, dust and gas bound together by gravity
- a gigantic explosion in which a massive star collapses and throws its outer layers into space; plural supernovae
- one of the highly dense planets nearest to the sun; Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
- a group of stars bound by gravity
- a planet that has a deep, massive atmosphere, such as Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune
- a small body of ice, rock, and cosmic dust loosely packed together that follows an elliptical orbit and that gives off gas and dust in the form of a tail as it passes close to the sun
- the change in the illuminated area of one celestial body as seen from another celestial body;phases of the moon are caused by the position of Earth,the sun,and the moon
- an object so massive and dense that not even light can escape its gravity
21 Clues: a accumulation of matter • a group of stars bound by gravity • the portion of Earth that is water • a large, reddish star late in it's life cycle • a natural or artificial body that revolves around a planet • a collection of stars, dust and gas bound together by gravity • a small, hot, dim star that us the leftover center of an old star • ...
The solar system 2022-02-11
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- one of the highly dense planets nearest to the sun; Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
- a large, reddish star late in it's life cycle
- an object so massive and dense that not even light can escape its gravity
- a small, rocky object that orbits the sun, usually in a band between the orbit of Jupiter and Mars
- contains the sun and all of the planets and other bodies that travel around in it
- a small, hot, dim star that us the leftover center of an old star
- a group of stars bound by gravity
- a large celestial body that is composed of gas and emits light; the sun is a typical star
- the change in the illuminated area of one celestial body as seen from another celestial body;phases of the moon are caused by the position of Earth,the sun,and the moon
- Any of the nine primary bodies that orbit the sun; a similar body that orbits another star
- a small body of ice, rock, and cosmic dust loosely packed together that follows an elliptical orbit and that gives off gas and dust in the form of a tail as it passes close to the sun
- a collection of stars, dust and gas bound together by gravity
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- the distance that light travels in one year; about 9.5 trillion kilometers
- a accumulation of matter
- a natural or artificial body that revolves around a planet
- a large cloud of dust and gas in interstellar space; a region in space where stars are born or where stars explode at the end of their lives
- an event in which the shadow of one celestial body falls on another
- a planet that has a deep, massive atmosphere, such as Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune
- a model for the formation of the solar system in which the sun and planets condense from a cloud (or nebula) of gas and dust
- the portion of Earth that is water
- a gigantic explosion in which a massive star collapses and throws its outer layers into space; plural supernovae
21 Clues: a accumulation of matter • a group of stars bound by gravity • the portion of Earth that is water • a large, reddish star late in it's life cycle • a natural or artificial body that revolves around a planet • a collection of stars, dust and gas bound together by gravity • a small, hot, dim star that us the leftover center of an old star • ...
Solar System Objects 2023-11-21
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- The smallest and closest planet to sun
- Furthest planet from the sun (8th planet)
- Objects that are sphere shaped, orbit sun only, and clear orbital paths
- The last four planets from the sun.
- The force that causes all the objects to orbit the sun
- The earth spins or _____ on its axis once every 24 hours.
- The first four planets from the sun.
- A small piece asteroid or comet located in space
- The ____ belt is an area of the solar system with many comets.
- Planet with largest rings, 6th from sun
- The _____ Way is the name of the galaxy our solar system is in
- The ___ belt is found between mars and jupiter
- Biggest Planet and has a large red spot, 5th from sun
- Red planet with tallest mountain in solar system, 4th from sun
- The medium sized star at the center of our solar system
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- This dwarf planet is found in the asteroid belt
- A small piece of an asteroid or comet that landed on earth's surface
- A small piece of an asteroid or comet burning up in earth's atmosphere.
- Planet with surface mostly covered with water, 3rd from sun
- The hottest planet, second from sun close in size to earth
- Large irregular shaped objects made of rock and metal.
- Objects that orbit a planet and sometimes called natural satellites
- This dwarf planet was originally called a planet.
- The earth revolves or ______ around the sun every 365.25 days
- Made of Ice, dust and frozen gasses. Has a vapor tail when close to the sun
- _______ planets are sphere shaped, orbit sun only but do not clear orbital path
- Planet that orbits around the sun at almost a 90 degree tilt, 7th from sun
27 Clues: The last four planets from the sun. • The first four planets from the sun. • The smallest and closest planet to sun • Planet with largest rings, 6th from sun • Furthest planet from the sun (8th planet) • The ___ belt is found between mars and jupiter • This dwarf planet is found in the asteroid belt • A small piece asteroid or comet located in space • ...
The Solar System 2024-02-26
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- our Star
- An invisible force present all over the universe
- Space is a ______ thats why theres no sound
- Its a tilted planet
- Everything ______ the sun
- Your on it
- Separates the rocky planets from gas
- When you look outisde at the sky at night there everywhere
- Flies around randomly and has a tail
- There green and are featured in movies and pop culture
- Amazing Rings
- Shields planets from the suns deadly rays
- Its the red one
- Its dark cold and quiet
- Theres an element named after this planet
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- The class your currently in
- Charting the stars and connecting them reveals these
- What the planets spin on
- Discovered the Heliocentric model
- Tool used to observe the universe
- Furthest planet from the sun
- most planets have at least one
- Biggest planet
- Only the gas giants have these and there made from rocks and ice
- Hottest planet
25 Clues: our Star • Your on it • Amazing Rings • Biggest planet • Hottest planet • Its the red one • Its a tilted planet • Its dark cold and quiet • What the planets spin on • Everything ______ the sun • The class your currently in • Furthest planet from the sun • most planets have at least one • Discovered the Heliocentric model • Tool used to observe the universe • ...
Solar System Crossword 2024-01-26
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- a small, generally rocky, solid body orbiting the Sun and ranging in diameter from a few meters to hundreds of kilometers.
- a meteorite lacking chondrules, associated with larger bodies whose gravity and internal heating has caused them to differentiate.
- cliffs formed where the crust has shifted that run for hundreds of kilometers across a planet’s or moon’s surface.
- the passage of a celestial body such as a planet across the face of a larger body such as a star. For example, Mercury and Venus can pass directly between Earth and the Sun, and we see the planet as a dark spot against the Sun’s bright disk.
- a planet not orbiting our Sun.
- a small body in orbit around the Sun, consisting of a tiny, icy core and a tail of gas and dust. The tail forms only when the comet is near the Sun.
- the solid remains of a meteor that falls to Earth.
- a small spherical grain embedded in a meteorite
- a small, generally rocky, solid body orbiting the Sun and ranging in diameter from a few meters to hundreds of kilometers.
- a meteorite containing small spherical grains called chondrules.
- conversion of free gas atoms or molecules into a liquid or solid. A snowflake forms in our atmosphere when water vapor condenses into ice.
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- one of the numerous small, solid bodies that, when accreted together, form a planet.
- the technical name for the small, solid bodies moving within the Solar System. When a meteoroid enters our atmosphere and heats up, the trail of luminous gas it leaves is called a meteor. When the body lands on the ground, it is called a meteorite. (“A meteoroid is in the void. A meteor above you soars. A meteorite is in your sight.”)
- the conversion of ultraviolet light (or other short-wavelength radiation) into visible light
- the core of an atom around which the electrons orbit. The nucleus has a positive electric charge and constitutes most of an atom’s mass.
- a dark band in a Jovian planet’s atmosphere, encircling the planet. Gas in the belts appears to be descending and warming.
- the gaseous atmosphere surrounding the head of a comet.
- a category of exoplanet with a radius about 1.25 to 2 times Earth’s radius.
- a condition in which the repetitive motion of one body interacts with the repetitive motion of another so as to reinforce the motion. Sliding back and forth in a bathtub to make a big splash is an example.
- a condition in which the repetitive motion of one body interacts with the repetitive motion of another so as to reinforce the motion. Sliding back and forth in a bathtub to make a big splash is an example.
- the bright trail of light created by small solid particles entering Earth’s atmosphere and burning up. A “shooting star.”
- the point in the sky from which meteors in showers appear to come.
- the addition of matter to a body. Examples are gas falling onto a star and asteroids colliding and sticking together.
- a white band in a Jovian planet’s atmosphere, encircling the planet. It appears that in these zones gas is rising and cooling, forming cloud particles.
- the plume of gas and dust from a comet. The plume is produced by the solar wind and radiation pressure acting on the comet. The tail points away from the Sun and gets longer as the comet approaches perihelion.
25 Clues: a planet not orbiting our Sun. • a small spherical grain embedded in a meteorite • the solid remains of a meteor that falls to Earth. • the gaseous atmosphere surrounding the head of a comet. • a meteorite containing small spherical grains called chondrules. • the point in the sky from which meteors in showers appear to come. • ...
The solar system 2024-03-12
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- when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth and blocks our view of the sun
- when the earth spins on its axis
- the imaginary line that passes through the north and south pole
- the streak of light caused by a meteoroid
- giant gaseous body with rings and moons
- when a meteor reaches earths surface
- small, rocky, solid, body with few or no moons
- gives off no light of its own, reflects the suns rays
- large round body that revolves around a star
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- huge ball of hot glowing gases that produce their own heat
- rock and iron objects that orbit the sun
- a star and the planets and other space objects that revolve around it
- medium sized star the center of our solar system
- a group of stars that ancient people thought formed a picture in the sky
- when one body in space covers the view of another
- one orbit around the sun
- pieces of rock that travel through space
- chunk of frozen gases, rock, ice and dust, has a gas tail
- a giant group of billions of stars, gas, dust and objects
- when the earth blocks the sun from the moon
20 Clues: one orbit around the sun • when the earth spins on its axis • when a meteor reaches earths surface • giant gaseous body with rings and moons • rock and iron objects that orbit the sun • pieces of rock that travel through space • the streak of light caused by a meteoroid • when the earth blocks the sun from the moon • large round body that revolves around a star • ...
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? • ...
Solar System Objects 2024-11-17
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- Small piece of an asteroid or comet and burns up in the earth's atmosphere.
- This dwarf planet use to be called a planet.
- The _________ Belt is found past Neptune and has many comets and some dwarf planets.
- The first and smallest planet.
- This dwarf planet is found in the asteroid belt between mars and jupiter.
- The star at the center of our solar system.
- The Asteroid _______ is found between mars and jupiter.
- The 7th planet and rotates at a 90 degree tilt.
- A planet _________ or revolves when it makes a path around the sun.
- Small piece of an asteroid or comet and lands on the earth's surface.
- These objects orbit around a planet.
- These objects orbit the sun only, are sphere shaped, and clear their orbital path.
- The last four planets from the sun. They are colder, larger, orbit sun slower, gas, have rings and more moons.
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- The 4th planet and is red with a tall mountain.
- A planet _________ or spins when its axis. The earth does this every 24 hours.
- The 5th Planet and is also the largest.
- This is the largest object in a solar system and located in the center with everything orbiting around it. It is made of gas and gives off heat and light.
- Large irregular shaped objects made of ice, dust and frozen gas. These get a vapor tail when they get close to the sun.
- The 3rd planet and has a lot of liquid on surface.
- The 6th planet and has the biggest rings.
- The 2nd planet and warmest.
- ___________ planets orbit the sun only, are sphere shaped but do NOT clear their orbital paths.
- The first four planets from the sun. They are warmer, smaller, orbit sun faster, no rings, solid, and less moons.
- Large irregular shaped objects made of rock and metal found between mars and jupiter.
- The _______ Way is the name of the galaxy our solar system is in.
- ______ is the amount of planets in our solar system. Before 2006 there were nine.
- A __________ system is a star and everything that orbits around it.
- The 8th planet and is the stormiest.
- This is a group of billions of solar systems.
- Small piece of an asteroid or comet and is found in space.
30 Clues: The 2nd planet and warmest. • The first and smallest planet. • These objects orbit around a planet. • The 8th planet and is the stormiest. • The 5th Planet and is also the largest. • The 6th planet and has the biggest rings. • The star at the center of our solar system. • This dwarf planet use to be called a planet. • This is a group of billions of solar systems. • ...
THE SOLAR SYSTEM 2016-02-23
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- brightest planet seen in the sky
- planet closet to the sun
- Beyond Neptune some small heavenly bodies which revolve around the sun
- heavenly bodies that revolve around specific planets
- this the name of our galaxy
- planets beyond the band of asteroids
- the head of the solar system
- Indian spacecraft sent to moon
- this is the biggest planet
- there are rings around this planets
- they are made up of frozen matter and dust particles
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- a band of innumerable tiny celestial bodies between the planets mars and Jupiter
- this is a reddish planet
- We live on this planet
- planets that lie between the sun and the band of asteroids
- They have their own light and heat
- lake in Maharashtra formed in a depression created by the impact of a meteorite
- this is the farthest planet from the sun
- this is the greenish blue colour planet
- it is a telescope
20 Clues: it is a telescope • We live on this planet • this is a reddish planet • planet closet to the sun • this is the biggest planet • this the name of our galaxy • the head of the solar system • Indian spacecraft sent to moon • brightest planet seen in the sky • They have their own light and heat • there are rings around this planets • planets beyond the band of asteroids • ...
The Solar System 2016-02-12
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- Takes 243 Earth days to rotate and has a thin toxic atmosphere
- Become meteors when they enter Earth's atmosphere
- Largest moon in the solar system, belongs to Jupiter
- Closest planet to the sun
- Cosmic snowballs, generally the size of Warrenton
- 5 moons, no rings, rotates slowly, moons named afterm Roman mythological characters
- Distance between the sun and the Earth
- Has 3 layers:core, radioactive zone, and convective
- A stream of energized,charged particles flowing outward from the sun
- Looped-shaped eruption
- Temperatures allow water to be naturally solid, water, and gas
- Pluto was once this, Ceres is this type of planet
- Has the largest volcano in our solar system, Phobos and Deimos are its moons
- The "rays" of the sun's atmospheric layers, can reach up to 1 million degrees Celsius
- Ice giant, 13 moons named after Greek mythological monsters
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- 2nd Gas giant, has the most rings
- Giant rocks from space that survives the passage from space
- Lowest layer in the sun's atmospheric layer, 6000 degrees Celsius
- Ring of icy rocks just outside the orbit of Neptune
- Composition of a star, hydrogen and helium. Has storms for hundreds of years
- Intense electromagnetic flare which causes radio interruption on Earth
- 7th planet, has 2 rings that are vertical and 27 mooons
- These become meteorites when they strike Earth's surface
- Earthlings see this move across the sun when it rotates
24 Clues: Looped-shaped eruption • Closest planet to the sun • 2nd Gas giant, has the most rings • Distance between the sun and the Earth • Become meteors when they enter Earth's atmosphere • Cosmic snowballs, generally the size of Warrenton • Pluto was once this, Ceres is this type of planet • Ring of icy rocks just outside the orbit of Neptune • ...
solar system 12 2018-04-12
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- the center of the solar system
- this is another dwarf planet
- this planets moons are named after William Shakespeare's characters
- This is a piece of space rock that enters an atmosphere
- this is the closest moon to Jupiter
- this dwarf is -407 degrees Fahrenheit
- the smallest planet
- This planet is in the ooart cloud and is four times the size of jupiter
- the largest moon in the solar system
- we live on this planet
- this planet has about 70 moons
- This planet has a storm that has winds of 25000 miles per hour
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- vet another dwarf planet
- the closest planet to the sun
- This planet is famous for its rings
- this dwarf planet is 600 miles in diameter
- the smallest dwarf planet
- This dwarf planet has a moon called Charon
- this is the largest dwarf planet
- Jupiter's only moon with water on it
- this is an astroid belt that is farther than Neptune
- this planet was named after a hawaiian god
- This is a space snowball
- this planet is nicknamed the red planet
- the most cratered moon in the solar system
- this dwarf planet is shaped like a football
- this dwarf planet is about 1500 miles in diameter
27 Clues: the smallest planet • we live on this planet • vet another dwarf planet • This is a space snowball • the smallest dwarf planet • this is another dwarf planet • the closest planet to the sun • the center of the solar system • this planet has about 70 moons • this is the largest dwarf planet • This planet is famous for its rings • this is the closest moon to Jupiter • ...
The Solar System 2013-08-27
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- When a planet spins on its axis.
- The abbreviation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- The name of our galaxy.
- The oval path that the planets move in.
- A natural satellite.
- The number of planets in our solar system.
- Often seen in the night sky as a shooting star.
- A scientist who studies space.
- Now known as a 'dwarf planet'.
- A grouping of stars.
- The largest planet in our solar system.
- The closest planet to the sun.
- The planet famous for its rings.
- The planet known as the Red Planet.
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- The force that holds everything in place.
- The first astronomer to explain solar and lunar eclipses.
- There are billions of these visible in the night sky.
- Provides all things with life.
- Is made up of the sun, planets, comets, asteroids and meteors.
- The Italian astronomer who confirmed that the sun is the centre of the solar system.
- The organisation that operates the Australia Telescope National Facility.
- The astronomer to suggest that the sun is the centre of the solar system.
- The planet known as the Morning Star.
- Earth is considered to be one.
- Large rocks that orbit the sun.
- The only planet that water is in liquid form.
- One of the planets composed only of gas.
- Frozen dust and gas which orbits the sun, often seen with a tail.
- The smallest of the gas giants.
29 Clues: A natural satellite. • A grouping of stars. • The name of our galaxy. • Provides all things with life. • A scientist who studies space. • Now known as a 'dwarf planet'. • Earth is considered to be one. • The closest planet to the sun. • Large rocks that orbit the sun. • The smallest of the gas giants. • When a planet spins on its axis. • The planet famous for its rings. • ...
Sun/Solar System 2014-02-05
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- Esta zona es la capa más externa del interior del Sol
- La región central del Sol, donde tiene lugar la fusión nuclear.
- Una unidad de distancia igual a la distancia media entre la Tierra y el Sol, unos 150 millones de kilómetros.
- Una gran ronda hoyo causado por el impacto de un meteorito
- Un gran lazo, rojizo de gas que sobresale de la superficie del Sol, que une partes de las regiones de manchas solares.
- El efecto de atrapar el calor cerca de la superficie de un planeta por ciertos gases en la atmósfera del planeta.
- Un objeto que orbita alrededor del Sol y es esférica, pero no ha despejado la zona de su órbita.
- Un área oscura de gas en la superficie del sol que es más frío que los gases circundantes.
- La capa media de la atmósfera del sol.
- La capa interna de la atmósfera del Sol que emite su luz visible; la superficie del sol.
- El sistema consiste en el sol y los planetas y otros objetos que giran a su alrededor.
- El nombre dado a menudo a los cuatro planetas interiores: Mercurio, Venus, Tierra y Marte
- Un trozo de roca o polvo en el espacio, generalmente más pequeñas que un asteroide.
- Una corriente de partículas eléctricamente cargadas que emanan de la corona solar.
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- el proceso por el cual la energía se produce en estrellas.
- Las áreas oscuras, planas sobre la superficie de la Luna se formó a partir de enormes flujos de lava antiguos.
- Uno de los pequeños cuerpos similares a asteroides que formaron los bloques de construcción de los planetas
- Una erupción de gas a partir de la superficie del Sol que se produce cuando los bucles en las regiones de manchas solares se conectan repentinamente
- Un objeto que orbita alrededor de una estrella, es suficiente con haber convertido redondeado por su propia gravedad grande, y ha despejado la zona de su órbita.
- La capa externa de la atmósfera del Sol, que se ve como un halo blanco
- Una zona de gas muy cuidadosamente embalados en el interior del Sol, donde la energía se transfiere principalmente en forma de radiación electromagnética.
21 Clues: La capa media de la atmósfera del sol. • Esta zona es la capa más externa del interior del Sol • el proceso por el cual la energía se produce en estrellas. • Una gran ronda hoyo causado por el impacto de un meteorito • La región central del Sol, donde tiene lugar la fusión nuclear. • La capa externa de la atmósfera del Sol, que se ve como un halo blanco • ...
SOLAR SYSTEM CROSSWORD 2014-10-26
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- NAMED AFTER THE ROMAN GOD OF THE SEA
- THIS PLANET TILTS OVER SO FAR ON ITS AXIS THAT IT ROTATES ON ITS SIDE
- WHEN THE MOON PASSES IN FRONT OF THE SUN
- THE LARGEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
- ALL THE GASES THAT SURROUND THE STARS AND PLANETS
- TO TURN AROUND A CENTER POINT
- THE SMALLEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
- THE LARGEST OBJECT IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
- A ROCKY SPACE OBJECT OF VARYING SIZE
- THE SECOND LARGEST PLANET WITH MANY RINGS
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- PLANETS HAVE RINGS
- EARTH HAS ONE
- IRON IN THE SOIL GIVES THIS PLANET ITS RED COLOUR
- USE TO VIEW THE STARS AND PLANETS FROM EARTH
- THIS PLANET IS SOMETIMES CALLED THE EVENING STAR
- THE HUGE SPACE WHICH CONTAINS ALL OF THE MATTER AND ENERGY
- THIRD CLOSEST PLANET FROM THE SUN
- CAN TRAVEL TO SPACE IN A ROCKET
- THE PATH FOLLOWED BY AN OBJECT IN SPACE AS IT GOES AROUND ANOTHER OBJECT
- RECENTLY NAMED A DWARF PLANET
20 Clues: EARTH HAS ONE • PLANETS HAVE RINGS • TO TURN AROUND A CENTER POINT • RECENTLY NAMED A DWARF PLANET • CAN TRAVEL TO SPACE IN A ROCKET • THIRD CLOSEST PLANET FROM THE SUN • NAMED AFTER THE ROMAN GOD OF THE SEA • A ROCKY SPACE OBJECT OF VARYING SIZE • THE LARGEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM • THE LARGEST OBJECT IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM • THE SMALLEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM • ...
solar system crossword 2015-05-04
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- named after the roman god of Thieves
- a monkey who successfully was sent to space
- the second person to walk on the Moon
- when they hit the surface of a planet or a moon it is considered a ...
- first astronaut in space
- Jupiter’s volcanic moon
- about the size of a pebble
- has the big red spot
- last person to walk on the moon
- the only planet with life
- a program to see if humans could function in space.
- It is the only moon in the entire solar system with a dense atmosphere
- coldest planet in the solar system
- has 27 moons
- has over 30 rings
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- became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle
- a minor space object that has entered the Earth's atmosphere
- an animal that was sent into space on 9 March 1961
- the first mission to land a man on the moon
- these planets haven’t ¨Cleared their neighborhood¨
- NASA's second human spaceflight program
- first animal/dog in space
- Earth’s sister planet
- Jupiter's moon that is very close to Earth's moon
- larger than meteoroids
- neptune’s biggest moon
- the second smallest planet in our solar system
27 Clues: has 27 moons • has over 30 rings • has the big red spot • Earth’s sister planet • larger than meteoroids • neptune’s biggest moon • Jupiter’s volcanic moon • first astronaut in space • first animal/dog in space • the only planet with life • about the size of a pebble • last person to walk on the moon • coldest planet in the solar system • named after the roman god of Thieves • ...
solar system crossword 2015-05-05
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- the second smallest planet in our solar system
- these planets haven’t ¨Cleared their neighborhood¨
- coldest planet in the solar system
- an animal that was sent into space on 9 March 1961
- a program to see if humans could function in space.
- Jupiter’s volcanic moon
- about the size of a pebble
- has 27 moons
- Jupiter's moon that is very close to Earth's moon
- last person to walk on the moon
- named after the roman god of Thieves
- the only planet with life
- larger than meteoroids
- It is the only moon in the entire solar system with a dense atmosphere
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- a minor space object that has entered the Earth's atmosphere
- has over 30 rings
- first astronaut in space
- first animal/dog in space
- neptune’s largest moon
- NASA's second human spaceflight program
- Earth’s sister planet
- the first mission to land a man on the moon
- has the big red spot
- when they hit the surface of a planet or a moon it is considered a
- the second person to walk on the Moon
- became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle
- a monkey who successfully was sent to space
27 Clues: has 27 moons • has over 30 rings • has the big red spot • Earth’s sister planet • neptune’s largest moon • larger than meteoroids • Jupiter’s volcanic moon • first astronaut in space • first animal/dog in space • the only planet with life • about the size of a pebble • last person to walk on the moon • coldest planet in the solar system • named after the roman god of Thieves • ...
Solar System Crossword 2021-09-29
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- Fourth Planet (Red)
- Third rock from the Sun
- Second Planet (Hottest)
- Fifth Planet (Biggest)
- Icy "Space Rock"
- "Space Rock" that orbits the Sun
- Separates inner and outer Planets
- Sixth Planet (Rings)
- Amount of time to orbit Sun
- (Dwarf Planet)
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- First Planet
- "Space Rock" flying through space
- Center of Solar System (Star)
- "Space Rock" in an atmosphere
- Seventh Planet (Tilted Axis)
- Eighth Planet
- Revolves around the Sun
- "Space Rock" when it hits a planet
- Name of our Galaxy
- Orbits Earth (Satellite)
20 Clues: First Planet • Eighth Planet • (Dwarf Planet) • Icy "Space Rock" • Name of our Galaxy • Fourth Planet (Red) • Sixth Planet (Rings) • Fifth Planet (Biggest) • Third rock from the Sun • Second Planet (Hottest) • Revolves around the Sun • Orbits Earth (Satellite) • Amount of time to orbit Sun • Seventh Planet (Tilted Axis) • Center of Solar System (Star) • "Space Rock" in an atmosphere • ...
The Solar System 2021-03-05
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- the force that holds the planets in their orbit
- a rock that crashes into Earth's atmosphere
- our planet
- our sun is a ____
- the path that a planet takes around the sun
- the star at the center of our solar system
- planet famous for its rings
- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are ___ planets.
- this planet is known as the red planet
- the satellite that orbits Earth
- planet between Saturn and Neptune
- the planet closest to the sun
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, & Mars are _____ planets.
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- the largest planet in the solar system
- one of the many rocks in a belt between Mars and Jupiter
- something that Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, & Neptune have
- an icy rock that has a bright tail when it comes close to the sun
- a hole in the ground caused by a meteor hitting a planet
- our galaxy
- layers of gas surrounding a terrestrial planet
- planet known as the morning and evening star
- the furthest planet from the sun
22 Clues: our planet • our galaxy • our sun is a ____ • planet famous for its rings • the planet closest to the sun • the satellite that orbits Earth • the furthest planet from the sun • planet between Saturn and Neptune • the largest planet in the solar system • this planet is known as the red planet • the star at the center of our solar system • a rock that crashes into Earth's atmosphere • ...
Solar System Vocab 2022-04-07
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- the sun together with the eight planets and all other Celestial bodies that move around
- the 8th planet from the sun is big blue and gassy
- a sphere of comets in meteoroid's Far Beyond Pluto
- a giant sphere super hot gas made of hydrogen and helium
- the sixth planet from the sun has large rings made of dust and ice
- a region between Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids are found
- the seventh planet from the sun is big blue-green and is gassy
- the first planet From the Sun is the smallest is very hot and has almost no atmosphere
- When I see space object that forms a tail when it passes near the Sun
- small rocky objects in space smaller than an asteroid
- a group of stars that forms a shape that usually has a story about it
- the fifth planet from the sun is the largest and has a stormy great red spot
- The third planet from the Sun is covered with water and is the only planet known to contain life
- a system of millions or billions of stars together with gas and dust held together by gravity
- space Rock burning up in the Earth's atmosphere
- a person who trained to travel in a spacecraft
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- A region Beyond Neptune that contains many meteoroids and comets
- an instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer
- A piece of rock that has fallen to the ground from space
- the fourth planet from the sun has the largest volcanoes and the highest mountains
- the second planet from the sun has a very thick hot and stormy atmosphere
- Rocky objects in space too small to be called a plant
- a region of space With gravity so intense that light cannot escape
- the explosion of stars caused by gravitational collapse
- the Earth's natural satellite that shines by the sun reflected light
- an area in space with a lot of gas and dust where new stars can be born
- an artificial body placed in orbit around the Earth to collect information or for Communication
- a deep impression left Behind after an asteroid strikes
28 Clues: a person who trained to travel in a spacecraft • space Rock burning up in the Earth's atmosphere • the 8th planet from the sun is big blue and gassy • a sphere of comets in meteoroid's Far Beyond Pluto • Rocky objects in space too small to be called a plant • small rocky objects in space smaller than an asteroid • ...
Our Solar System 2022-02-23
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- Repeating path of an object around another
- Jupiter's natural satellite and largest orbiting Sol
- Galaxy formation of one or more arms
- Celestial object of ice and dust
- System, Network of bodies that orbit Sol
- Unit, Distance between center of Earth and center of Sol
- Third planet of Sol and our home
- Phases, Shape of Luna's sunlit portion
- Sixth planet of Sol and second largest
- Seventh planet of Sol and first planet discovered by telescope
- Jupiter's second largest natural satellite
- Larger of two natural satellites orbiting Mars
- Largest natural satellite of Pluto
- Gravity bound system of stars planets gas dust and dark matter
- Fourth planet of Sol and second smallest
- Saturn's second largest natural satellite
- Clouds of dust and gas occupying space
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- Galaxy formation of no distinct shape
- Jupiter's third largest natural satellite
- Eighth and most dense planet of Sol
- Galaxy formation of oval shape
- Saturn's largest natural satellite
- Smaller of two natural satellites orbiting Mars
- The sun of our solar system
- Neptune's largest natural satellite
- Saturn's third largest natural satellite
- Uranus's largest natural satellite
- Fifth planet of Sol and largest
- Jupiter's smallest natural satellite
- Celestial object small and rocky
- Empty space
- Earth's natural satellite
- Smallest and closest planet with shortest orbit of Sol
- Second planet of Sol and brightest object in Earth's night sky
- dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt orbiting Sol
35 Clues: Empty space • Earth's natural satellite • The sun of our solar system • Galaxy formation of oval shape • Fifth planet of Sol and largest • Celestial object of ice and dust • Third planet of Sol and our home • Celestial object small and rocky • Saturn's largest natural satellite • Uranus's largest natural satellite • Largest natural satellite of Pluto • ...
Our Solar System 2022-02-23
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- Jupiter's natural satellite and largest orbiting Sol
- Empty space
- Sixth planet of Sol and second largest
- Smallest and closest planet with shortest orbit of Sol
- System, Network of bodies that orbit Sol
- Saturn's largest natural satellite
- The sun of our solar system
- Phases, Shape of Luna's sunlit portion
- Fifth planet of Sol and largest
- Uranus's largest natural satellite
- Saturn's third largest natural satellite
- Jupiter's smallest natural satellite
- Repeating path of an object around another
- Fourth planet of Sol and second smallest
- Neptune's largest natural satellite
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- Jupiter's second largest natural satellite
- Second planet of Sol and brightest object in Earth's night sky
- Largest natural satellite of Pluto
- Saturn's second largest natural satellite
- dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt orbiting Sol
- Earth's natural satellite
- Seventh planet of Sol and first planet discovered by telescope
- Eighth and most dense planet of Sol
- Smaller of two natural satellites orbiting Mars
- Jupiter's third largest natural satellite
- Third planet of Sol and our home
- Larger of two natural satellites orbiting Mars
27 Clues: Empty space • Earth's natural satellite • The sun of our solar system • Fifth planet of Sol and largest • Third planet of Sol and our home • Largest natural satellite of Pluto • Saturn's largest natural satellite • Uranus's largest natural satellite • Eighth and most dense planet of Sol • Neptune's largest natural satellite • Jupiter's smallest natural satellite • ...
Solar System Crossword 2022-04-25
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- dipper: big spoon in the sky
- small and red
- giant: when a star expands
- way: the galaxy we are in
- hot glowing sphere
- the chemical element of atomic number 80
- large snowball
- big & blue
- year: the distance a beam of light travels
- a flytrap
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- largest planet in our solar system
- large group of stars, gas, and dust held by gravity
- unit: the distance between the Sun and the Earth
- not a planet or is it?
- only planet with water that we know
- 6th from the sun
- Outermost layer of a star's atmosphere
- was thought to be made of cheese
- large cloud of dust and gas
- discovered in 1846
- tail: created by sun
- center of our solar system
22 Clues: a flytrap • big & blue • small and red • large snowball • 6th from the sun • hot glowing sphere • discovered in 1846 • tail: created by sun • not a planet or is it? • way: the galaxy we are in • giant: when a star expands • center of our solar system • dipper: big spoon in the sky • large cloud of dust and gas • was thought to be made of cheese • largest planet in our solar system • ...
The Solar System 2022-01-18
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- The planet with rings
- The outer layer of the suns atmosphere
- luminous ball of gas
- This planet is the hottest, but not the closest to the sun
- in the middle of the Solar System and is not a planet but a star
- The closest planet to the sun
- envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
- a scientist in the field of astronomy who focuses their studies on a specific question or field outside the scope of Earth.
- group of stars forming a recognizable pattern
- a tool that astronomers use to see faraway objects
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- a place in space where gravity pulls so much that even light can not get out.
- A force that pulls a body towards the center of the earth
- Made from ice and dust and orbits the sun
- Huge collection of gas, stars, dust and other solar systems
- Is a tilted planet that rotates the sun on its side
- boundless three-dimensional extent in which objects and events have relative position and direction
- This planet is known as the dwarf planet
- This can commonly be known for as the shooting star and burns when it enters Earths atmosphere
- The largest planet in the Solar System
- The Roman god of the sea
- Comes out at night
- You were born on this planet
- Rocky objects revolving around the sun to small to be a planet
- Is the fourth planet from the sun and is nicknamed the "Red Planet"
24 Clues: Comes out at night • luminous ball of gas • The planet with rings • The Roman god of the sea • You were born on this planet • The closest planet to the sun • The outer layer of the suns atmosphere • The largest planet in the Solar System • This planet is known as the dwarf planet • Made from ice and dust and orbits the sun • group of stars forming a recognizable pattern • ...
The solar system 2022-02-11
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- one of the highly dense planets nearest to the sun; Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
- a large, reddish star late in it's life cycle
- an object so massive and dense that not even light can escape its gravity
- a small, rocky object that orbits the sun, usually in a band between the orbit of Jupiter and Mars
- contains the sun and all of the planets and other bodies that travel around in it
- a small, hot, dim star that us the leftover center of an old star
- a group of stars bound by gravity
- a large celestial body that is composed of gas and emits light; the sun is a typical star
- the change in the illuminated area of one celestial body as seen from another celestial body;phases of the moon are caused by the position of Earth,the sun,and the moon
- Any of the nine primary bodies that orbit the sun; a similar body that orbits another star
- a small body of ice, rock, and cosmic dust loosely packed together that follows an elliptical orbit and that gives off gas and dust in the form of a tail as it passes close to the sun
- a collection of stars, dust and gas bound together by gravity
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- the distance that light travels in one year; about 9.5 trillion kilometers
- a accumulation of matter
- a natural or artificial body that revolves around a planet
- a large cloud of dust and gas in interstellar space; a region in space where stars are born or where stars explode at the end of their lives
- an event in which the shadow of one celestial body falls on another
- a planet that has a deep, massive atmosphere, such as Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune
- a model for the formation of the solar system in which the sun and planets condense from a cloud (or nebula) of gas and dust
- the portion of Earth that is water
- a gigantic explosion in which a massive star collapses and throws its outer layers into space; plural supernovae
21 Clues: a accumulation of matter • a group of stars bound by gravity • the portion of Earth that is water • a large, reddish star late in it's life cycle • a natural or artificial body that revolves around a planet • a collection of stars, dust and gas bound together by gravity • a small, hot, dim star that us the leftover center of an old star • ...
The Solar System 2021-05-07
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- The force that keeps objects orbiting
- The path that an object takes around the sun (or around the sun)
- The second largest planet in the solar system
- The first dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt
- Canada's first and biggest contribution to the ISS
- A person who is trained to go into space
- The last dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt
- The largest planet in the solar system
- Earths only natural satellite
- The dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt
- The second dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt
- The only planet in the solar system capable of supporting life
- The planet the furthest away from the sun
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- A ball of rock, dust and ice that has a tail when near the sun
- A large or small rock orbiting the sun or a planet
- The planet that turns on its side
- A robotic handyman that attaches to the outside of the ISS
- The planet closest to the sun
- The source of light and energy for our solar system
- The red planet
- We use this to see far away in space
- A chunk of rock that is burning up as it passes through Earth's atmosphere
- Something natural or artificial that is orbiting a celestial body
- The planet the same size as Earth
- I used to be considered a planet, but now I'm considered a dwarf planet
25 Clues: The red planet • The planet closest to the sun • Earths only natural satellite • The planet that turns on its side • The planet the same size as Earth • We use this to see far away in space • The force that keeps objects orbiting • The largest planet in the solar system • A person who is trained to go into space • The last dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt • ...
The solar system 2021-04-29
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- an area of space with a really strong gravitational field
- Named after the roman goddess of Love.
- Star small rapidly moving meteor
- Length of a year on this planet equals to 88 days on earth.
- Is something that is about 10 billion light years
- Word derived from the Greek words atmos, meaning 'vapour', 'ball' or 'sphere'. It is the envelope of gases surrounding Earth and other planets.
- A system made of millions of stars, planets and dust held together by gravitational attraction.
- Pluto’s only known moon
- Thought to be a planet, but is now considered a dwarf planet. Is named after the Roman god of death and King of the Underworld.
- A long period comet which passed close to the sun in the spring of 1997.
- Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, and Jupiter are considered planets
- The second biggest gas giant.
- Also a dwarf planet. Less known and named after the Greek goddess of discord.
- Length of a year on this planet is about 11.86 years on Earth.
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- Amount of moons Venus has.
- Minor planets that can neither be classified either as a planet or as a comet. Word derived from greek word aster, similar to the Greek goddess Asteria.
- Magnetic force that attracts everything it can towards the center of any physical body having mass.
- Length of a year on this planet is about 1.88 years on Earth.
- the star around which the earth orbits. In Greek mythology, its god was named Helios.
- Liquid that is the basis of the fluids of living organisms. Until now, only found on Earth and came here from asteroids full of it.
- Dwarf planet that spins so fast that distorts its shape, giving this dwarf planet a distinct egg-like shape.
- Neptune has 6 of this
- a natural luminous body visible in the sky especially at night
- Name of our galaxy derived from a Greek myth about Heracles.
- the natural satellite of the earth. It is also the classification of other natural satellites. It is named after the Roman goddess whose Greek equivalent is named Selene.
- are cosmic snowballs of frozen gases
- One nickname of this planet is The “Ice Giant”
- the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star
- Really small planet that is also considered an asteroid
- Planet that has 365.25 days per year.
30 Clues: Neptune has 6 of this • Pluto’s only known moon • Amount of moons Venus has. • The second biggest gas giant. • Star small rapidly moving meteor • are cosmic snowballs of frozen gases • Planet that has 365.25 days per year. • Named after the roman goddess of Love. • One nickname of this planet is The “Ice Giant” • Is something that is about 10 billion light years • ...
Solar system crossword 2019-07-27
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- planet we live on
- planet with rings
- what twinkles at night
- streak of light left by a meteoroid
- name of a chocolate bar
- biggest planet
- study of the sky and outer space
- how many planets in the solar system
- the study of how the universe began
- imaginery line through the centre of a planet
- name of the first space ship that landed on the moon
- planet closet to the sun
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- hottest planet
- planet with a faint ring
- what an astronaut wears
- name of the Roman sea god
- what launches into space
- the largest star we can see from earth
- body orbiting a planet
- our galaxy
- what can we see as it reflects the suns light
- farthest away planet
- what has a bright tail in the night sky
23 Clues: our galaxy • hottest planet • biggest planet • planet we live on • planet with rings • farthest away planet • what twinkles at night • body orbiting a planet • what an astronaut wears • name of a chocolate bar • planet with a faint ring • what launches into space • planet closet to the sun • name of the Roman sea god • study of the sky and outer space • streak of light left by a meteoroid • ...
The Solar System 2020-05-08
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- A song goes "Tickle Me! goes the_____!"
- This animal is related to the hedgehog.
- This local snake is poisonous.
- This animal's pack is called a pride.
- This animal's name is interesting.
- Cormac was this type of cat.
- This is the largest animal on Earth.
- This bird is said to bring babies.
- This animal's pack is called a murder.
- This is another name for seaweed.
- This animal is the Americas version of a crocodile.
- This animal is related to the shrimp.
- This animal is related to the mouse.
- This animal is related to the wolf.
- This large frog lives in the South.
- This animal has a shell.
- This type of panda is not related to the giant panda.
- This animal is scum and an abomination and should be completely eradicated from the Earth.
- This animal is happy.
- This is the largest rodent and lives in South America.
- This eel-like fish secretes slime.
- This animal can be two-toed or three-toed.
- This small lizard has sticky feet.
- This is the only living animal in the echinoderm family.
- This animal is called "the ship of the desert."
- This is a mammal closely related to a dolphin.
- This is what Asterix hunts.
- These animals like strawberries.
- This type of fish lures other fish in with its light.
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- This animal is not a parrotfish.
- This animal likes you.
- This North American mammal builds dams.
- There is a well-known diplomat by the name of Señor Usted _______.
- These organisms make large reefs.
- These large mammals have huge tusks.
- This animal can come in many colors.
- This animal is related to the lobster.
- This animal's favorite food is eucalyptus.
- This animal is used in Tibet and Nepal and New Zealand.
- This animal "never forgets".
- This scarlet mollusk has two long tentacles.
- This spotted animal has a long neck.
- This animal lives in Chicago.
- This creature lives in hydrothermal vents.
- This animal is also the name of a superhero.
- This large cat is related to the bobcat and the cougar.
- One of these animals is named Temp.
- This is the name of Ender's first army.
- This animal's meat is venison.
- This animal is not named Photos Glow-Glow.
- This is the smallest type of ape.
- These tiny creatures build on each other to make coral.
- This is the only mammal capable of flight.
- This Australian mammal is related to the kangaroo.
- This is an Australian dog-like creature.
- This Asian animal is half black and half white.
- This type of monkey is black and has long limbs.
- This animal is not a lion.
- This is the zodiac sign for Ares.
- These large birds can be black or white.
- Polar bears love to eat these.
- An arctic variety of this has white fur and hunts.
62 Clues: This animal is happy. • This animal likes you. • This animal has a shell. • This animal is not a lion. • This is what Asterix hunts. • Cormac was this type of cat. • This animal "never forgets". • This animal lives in Chicago. • This local snake is poisonous. • This animal's meat is venison. • Polar bears love to eat these. • This animal is not a parrotfish. • ...
Solar System Puzzle 2020-11-24
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- a large cloud of dust and gas
- the most accepted and supported theory of the origin of the universe (two words, use a hyphen)
- a star and all the planets and other objects that revolve around it (two words with a hyphen)
- a layer of gases surround a planet, star, or moon
- a chunk of rock from outer space that enters the Earth's atmosphere
- an object in space that emits energy in the form of light and heat
- a meteor that does not burn up in the earth's atmosphere and lands on the ground
- A group of billions of stars, objects that orbit those stars, gas and dust
- a hole in the ground caused by the impact of an object from space
- the north star
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- when a large supernova collapses and the force of gravity sucks everything in so strongly that not even light can escape
- everything that exists, including galaxies
- Gravity is the force of attraction between things that have mass
- the path of an object around another object, for example the path of the Earth around the Sun
- the study of objects in space and their properties
- a large object that orbits a planet
- to spin on an axis
- A large, round body that revolves around a star.
- the shape of the Milky Way Galaxy
- a chunk of rock that orbits the sun
- patterns of stars in the night sky
21 Clues: the north star • to spin on an axis • a large cloud of dust and gas • the shape of the Milky Way Galaxy • patterns of stars in the night sky • a large object that orbits a planet • a chunk of rock that orbits the sun • everything that exists, including galaxies • A large, round body that revolves around a star. • a layer of gases surround a planet, star, or moon • ...
Solar System Crossword 2022-12-07
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- This planet's space mission is called Juno.
- The farthest planet away from the Sun.
- A large dormant volcano on Mars
- The percentage of water that makes up Earth
- Saturn's largest moon.
- Biosphere 2 was a ___.
- Some people believe Uranus' core is made of?
- The two elements that make up Earth's core
- One of Mars' moons
- Uranus' moons are named after ___ characters.
- How many sets of rings does Uranus have?
- How many layers does Earth have?
- Clusters of rimless depressions with flat floors and haloes of bright material surrounding them.
- The ___ in Uranus' atmosphere makes the planet appear bluish in color.
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- Which planet has strong winds comparable to a category four hurricane?
- Mars' atmosphere can be described as ___.
- Earth's rotation period
- A day on ___ is longer than a day on Earth
- Jupiter's nickname is King of the ___ Gods.
- The ___ creates the seasons for Neptune.
- Jupiter's key physical feature.
- Neptune and Uranus' space mission is named ___.
- The scar of a large impact on Mercury
- Closest planet to the Sun
- Neptune's mass is mostly made of ____.
- How many moons does Earth have?
- Also named Biosphere 1
- The researcher that named Uranus.
- Hottest planet in our solar system
29 Clues: One of Mars' moons • Saturn's largest moon. • Biosphere 2 was a ___. • Also named Biosphere 1 • Earth's rotation period • Closest planet to the Sun • A large dormant volcano on Mars • Jupiter's key physical feature. • How many moons does Earth have? • How many layers does Earth have? • The researcher that named Uranus. • Hottest planet in our solar system • ...
The Solar System 2023-05-11
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- Shaped like a donut around the sun (1 - in the space)
- Idea how space was created (2 - in the spaces)
- The pattern of stars around sun
- The 8th farthest planet from the sun
- The sun gives this off so we can see
- You can see hundreds of these in the nightsky
- When something at night is fully lit up (1 - in the space)
- The smallest planet
- The name of this is "the milky way"
- Rocky Objects that orbit the sun
- The 5th planet from the sun
- A small solar body that releases gas by the sun
- You feel this when your in space
- The sun is one of these (1 - in space)
- Astronauts go on these
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- 7th planet from the sun
- A layer in our atmosphere
- The space between stars
- 2nd closet planet to the sun
- Is not a planet anymore
- We live on this planet
- A circle of light that surrounds the sun or moon
- The study of these (2 - in spaces)
- 4 planets have these around them
- Super small planet like Pluto
- The dark area that contains all of this (1 - in space)
26 Clues: The smallest planet • We live on this planet • Astronauts go on these • 7th planet from the sun • The space between stars • Is not a planet anymore • A layer in our atmosphere • The 5th planet from the sun • 2nd closet planet to the sun • Super small planet like Pluto • The pattern of stars around sun • 4 planets have these around them • Rocky Objects that orbit the sun • ...
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 • ...
Our Solar System 2023-05-02
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- How thick the atmosphere/air/a planet is.
- Move in a circular orbit around.
- A coherent, typically large body of matter with no definite shape.
- Seventh planet from the sun.
- The action of rotating around a center.
- A substance or matter in a state.
- The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth.
- Orbits around planets.
- A length or portion of time.
- Orbits around the sun.
- Fifth planet from the sun.
- The center of our solar system.
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- First planet from the sun.
- Physical force exerted in the solar system.
- A repeating path that something takes around another.
- Fourth planet from the sun.
- Separates the planet from space.
- Ice traveling in space.
- Our planet.
- Eighth planet from the sun.
- Appears during night time.
- Has a ring around orbiting.
- Dwarf planet.
23 Clues: Our planet. • Dwarf planet. • Orbits around planets. • Orbits around the sun. • Ice traveling in space. • First planet from the sun. • Appears during night time. • Fifth planet from the sun. • Fourth planet from the sun. • Eighth planet from the sun. • Has a ring around orbiting. • Seventh planet from the sun. • A length or portion of time. • The center of our solar system. • ...
Solar System Crossword 2023-05-03
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- planet with a thin atmosphere
- Mercury is the *blank* planet in the solar system
- this planet was named by an 11-year-old girl
- Meteoroids come from the Greek word, meteor, that means suspended in the *blank*
- planet that is called Earth's twin
- referred to as "dirty snowballs"
- Jupiter has more than *blank* moons
- Saturn could *blank* in water
- The famous moon, *blank*, is the only one with its own magnetic field
- planet that is more than twice as massive than all the other planets in the solar system combined
- its unknown how old these planet's rings are
- scientists claim that over 4 billion of these fall into Earth daily
- Venus is the *blank* planet
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- planets Eris is the most massive of these
- Io is the most volcanically active body in the solar system, it's one of these
- Neptune is whipped by *blank* winds
- this planet is slightly larger than Earth's moon
- some become moons of planets
- Eris is the most *blank* dwarf planet
- Uranus is the only planet that spins on its *blank*
- only planet with liquid water on the surface
- first planet located through mathematical calculations
- Pluto has a *blank* shape on its surface
- Comets have *blank* components
- Ceres is the *blank* asteroid
- rotates at a nearly 90 degree angle
- Mars is known as the "Red Planet" due to high levels of *blank* minerals
- only known planet inhabited by *blank* things
28 Clues: Venus is the *blank* planet • some become moons of planets • planet with a thin atmosphere • Saturn could *blank* in water • Ceres is the *blank* asteroid • Comets have *blank* components • referred to as "dirty snowballs" • planet that is called Earth's twin • Neptune is whipped by *blank* winds • Jupiter has more than *blank* moons • rotates at a nearly 90 degree angle • ...
The Solar System 2023-08-14
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- The path a planet takes around the Sun.
- Red Spot A massive storm on Jupiter.
- This planet rotates on its side.
- The spinning of a planet on its axis.
- Mons The largest volcano in the Solar System.
- Tilt The angle at which a planet's axis is tilted.
- Giants A category of large planets composed mainly of gases.
- Saturn's largest moon with hydrocarbon lakes.
- A measure of thermal energy.
- System The collection of planets, moons, and the Sun.
- The farthest planet from the Sun.
- A gas responsible for the blue color of Neptune.
- Our home planet with diverse ecosystems.
- Which planet is closest to the Sun?
- Known for its stunning ring system.
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- The orbital motion of a planet around the Sun.
- Used to describe the shape of planetary orbits.
- Cooler areas on the Sun's surface.
- Planets A category of planets with solid surfaces.
- The largest planet with a Great Red Spot.
- Moons Four largest moons of Jupiter.
- A thin layer of gases surrounding a planet.
- The central star of the Solar System.
- This planet's thick clouds create a greenhouse effect.
- Often called the "Red Planet".
25 Clues: A measure of thermal energy. • Often called the "Red Planet". • This planet rotates on its side. • The farthest planet from the Sun. • Cooler areas on the Sun's surface. • Which planet is closest to the Sun? • Known for its stunning ring system. • Red Spot A massive storm on Jupiter. • The spinning of a planet on its axis. • Moons Four largest moons of Jupiter. • ...
Solar System Crossword 2024-01-26
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- cloud where comet nuclei orbit
- trans-Neptunian objects abbreviation
- planets like Neptune and Uranus
- conversion of free gas atoms or molecules into a liquid or solid.
- the solid remains of a meteor that falls to Earth
- interstellar grains come together and form these
- type of rocky planets similar to Earth
- a stream of ionized particles evaporated from a comet and then swept away from the Sun by the solar wind
- the gaseous atmosphere surrounding the head of a comet.
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- the region where asteroids are located
- the conversion of ultraviolet light into visible light
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
- the force exerted by radiation on matter
- planet not orbiting our Sun
- planets like Jupiter and Saturn
- a cloud of dust and gas in between stars
- a region from which some comets come
- type of giant, gaseous planets
- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
- the Sun, planets, their moons, and other bodies that orbit the Sun
- a comet tail containing dust that reflects sunlight
- a small, generally rocky, solid body orbiting the Sun and ranging in diameter from a few meters to hundreds of kilometers.
- a small body in orbit around the Sun, consisting of a tiny, icy core and a tail of gas and dust
- the plume of gas and dust from a comet
- a "shooting star"
25 Clues: a "shooting star" • planet not orbiting our Sun • cloud where comet nuclei orbit • type of giant, gaseous planets • Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars • planets like Jupiter and Saturn • planets like Neptune and Uranus • a region from which some comets come • trans-Neptunian objects abbreviation • Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune • the region where asteroids are located • ...
Solar System crossword 2024-01-29
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- , the distance light travels in one year.
- ,a celestial body that -orbits the sun, has enough mass to assume a nearly round shape, has not cleared the neighborhood around its orbit and is not a moon.
- , small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun.
- , the seventh planet from the Sun. It is a gaseous cyan-coloured ice giant
- , A regular and repeating circut that one celestial object takes around another.
- , large objects made of dust and ice that orbit the Sun. Best known for their long, streaming tails
- ,a small body of matter from outerspace that enters earth's atmosphere and appears like a streak of ligh .
- , a cloud-swaddled planet named for a love goddess, and often called Earth's twin.
- , also known as the Red Planet.
- , an object that orbits a planet or another celestial body that is not a star.
- ,The gaseous outer layer of the sun's atmosphere
- ,the eight and most distant planet from the Sun. It's the fourth largest, and the first planet discovered with math.
- , a huge collection of gas, dust and billions of stars and their solar systems held together by gravity.
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- , fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the Solar System
- , a natural body visible in the sky especially at night that gives off light or shines by reflection.
- , how much material an object is made of, as opposed to weight which measures the pull of gravity on an object
- , an area of such immense gravity that nothing -- not even light -- can escape from it.
- ,the sixth planet from the Sun, and the second largest in the solar system. It's surrounded by beautiful rings.
- ,the collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit around the sun
- , round object in space that moves around a star.
- ,everything that exist in space
- , the planet on which we live; the world.
- , our galaxy that contains over 200 billion stars.
- , a push or pull on an object when it interacts with another.
- , a cloud of dust and gas in space
25 Clues: ,everything that exist in space • , also known as the Red Planet. • , a cloud of dust and gas in space • , the distance light travels in one year. • , the planet on which we live; the world. • , small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun. • ,The gaseous outer layer of the sun's atmosphere • , round object in space that moves around a star. • ...
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. • ...
The Solar System 2024-03-21
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- WORD THAT MEANS 'OF THE SUN'.
- A TOOL USED TO SEE DISTANT OBJECTS.
- THE 'A' IN 'AU' STANDS FOR THIS.
- SMALL OBJECTS FROM SPACE THAT ENTER EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE.
- PLANETS MAY HAVE ONE OR MORE OF THESE.
- TYPE OF TIDE WHERE THE MOON AND THE SUN ARE PULLING IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS.
- THE WAY OBJECTS ACT WHEN THEY MOVE OR STAY AT REST.
- THE VISIBLE SURFACE OF THE SUN.
- THE HOTTEST PLANET.
- THE PLANET WITH THE MOST MOONS.
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- LAYER OF THE SUN WHERE GASES MOVE IN CIRCLES.
- OUTER LAYER OF THE SUN'S ATMOSPHERE.
- A PULLING FORCE BETWEEN ANY TWO OBJECTS.
- AN OBJECT IN SPACE THAT MAKES ITS OWN LIGHT AND HEAT.
- ANY OBJECT IN SPACE THAT CIRCLES AROUND ANOTHER OBJECT.
- THE PATH ONE OBJECT TAKES AROUND ANOTHER.
- THE INNER LAYER OF THE SUN'S ATMOSPHERE.
- DARK SPOTS ON THE SUN'S SURFACE.
- THE AMOUNT OF MATTER IN SOMETHING.
- THE SUN IS MADE UP MOSTLY OF HYDROGEN AND THIS GAS.
- MEASUREMENT OF SOMETHING'S GRAVITATIONAL PULL.
- THE LAYER OF THE SUN WHERE ENERGY FROM THE CORE MOVES OUT.
22 Clues: THE HOTTEST PLANET. • WORD THAT MEANS 'OF THE SUN'. • THE VISIBLE SURFACE OF THE SUN. • THE PLANET WITH THE MOST MOONS. • THE 'A' IN 'AU' STANDS FOR THIS. • DARK SPOTS ON THE SUN'S SURFACE. • THE AMOUNT OF MATTER IN SOMETHING. • A TOOL USED TO SEE DISTANT OBJECTS. • OUTER LAYER OF THE SUN'S ATMOSPHERE. • PLANETS MAY HAVE ONE OR MORE OF THESE. • ...
Our Solar System 2024-04-03
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- I do not orbit, instead I get pulled to Earth by gravity.
- I am the planet farthest away from the sun. I am dark blue.
- I have large collections of stars, gas, dust, and planets.
- I am made of hot gases. I make and release large amounts of light energy
- I am the planet that rotates on its side. The atmosphere's methane gas makes me blue green.
- If the meteoroid does not completely burn up in the atmosphere and chunks of it crash the ground, I am called a _________.
- Moons are a type of _____________.
- I orbit the sun, but I do not dominate their orbits.
- My planet has rusty-coloured surface rocks and very strong winds.
- I am the largest planet in the solar system.
- I am any object in space
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- I am a celestial object that is spherical and non-luminous.
- I am made of large chunks of ice, dust, and rock.
- I separate the inner and outer planets.
- It takes 365 days for my planet to rotate around the sun.
- I am a group of planets mainly made of gases and liquids. I have long orbital periods and rings.
- If the meteoroid completely burns up in the Earth's atmosphere, I am called a _________.
- I am a group of planets mainly made of rock. I have high temperatures and short orbital periods.
- My planet is hot because the carbon dioxide in my atmosphere traps all the heat.
- I am the planet with a ring system that is made of different sized ice particles.
- I am the planet with no atmosphere.
- I am made of rock and metal, but I am not a planet because I am too small.
22 Clues: I am any object in space • Moons are a type of _____________. • I am the planet with no atmosphere. • I separate the inner and outer planets. • I am the largest planet in the solar system. • I am made of large chunks of ice, dust, and rock. • I orbit the sun, but I do not dominate their orbits. • It takes 365 days for my planet to rotate around the sun. • ...
Space (write the answers with no space) 2023-06-18
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- biggest galaxy in the world
- first person to land in moon
- hottest planet in the solar system
- the Star of the solar system
- biggest mountain in the solar system
- used to be a planet but was removed in 2006
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- when a star collapses
- has the biggest rings in he solar system
- coldest planet in the world
- biggest planet in the solar system
10 Clues: when a star collapses • biggest galaxy in the world • coldest planet in the world • first person to land in moon • the Star of the solar system • hottest planet in the solar system • biggest planet in the solar system • biggest mountain in the solar system • has the biggest rings in he solar system • used to be a planet but was removed in 2006
Space (write the answers with no space) 2023-06-18
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- biggest galaxy in the world
- first person to land in moon
- hottest planet in the solar system
- the Star of the solar system
- biggest mountain in the solar system
- used to be a planet but was removed in 2006
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- when a star collapses
- has the biggest rings in he solar system
- coldest planet in the world
- biggest planet in the solar system
10 Clues: when a star collapses • biggest galaxy in the world • coldest planet in the world • first person to land in moon • the Star of the solar system • hottest planet in the solar system • biggest planet in the solar system • biggest mountain in the solar system • has the biggest rings in he solar system • used to be a planet but was removed in 2006
Space (write the answers with no space) 2023-06-18
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- biggest galaxy in the world
- first person to land in moon
- hottest planet in the solar system
- the Star of the solar system
- biggest mountain in the solar system
- used to be a planet but was removed in 2006
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- when a star collapses
- has the biggest rings in he solar system
- coldest planet in the world
- biggest planet in the solar system
10 Clues: when a star collapses • biggest galaxy in the world • coldest planet in the world • first person to land in moon • the Star of the solar system • hottest planet in the solar system • biggest planet in the solar system • biggest mountain in the solar system • has the biggest rings in he solar system • used to be a planet but was removed in 2006
Space (write the answers with no space) 2023-06-18
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- biggest galaxy in the world
- first person to land in moon
- hottest planet in the solar system
- the Star of the solar system
- biggest mountain in the solar system
- used to be a planet but was removed in 2006
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- when a star collapses
- has the biggest rings in he solar system
- coldest planet in the world
- biggest planet in the solar system
10 Clues: when a star collapses • biggest galaxy in the world • coldest planet in the world • first person to land in moon • the Star of the solar system • hottest planet in the solar system • biggest planet in the solar system • biggest mountain in the solar system • has the biggest rings in he solar system • used to be a planet but was removed in 2006
CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2022-06-12
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- Holiday of the week
- Opposite of Rough
- Opposite of White
- National Animal of India
- Catches the criminal
- Smallest planet in the solar system
- Ship of the desert
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- Largest planet in the solar system
- The star at the center of solar system
- Helps people when they are ill
- Ninth month of the year
- A person who teaches in school
- Traffic color light which means stop
- Eyes is to see as legs is to
14 Clues: Opposite of Rough • Opposite of White • Ship of the desert • Holiday of the week • Catches the criminal • Ninth month of the year • National Animal of India • Eyes is to see as legs is to • Helps people when they are ill • A person who teaches in school • Largest planet in the solar system • Smallest planet in the solar system • Traffic color light which means stop • ...
Earth Science II Astronomy Intro 2017-09-01
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- The totality of all space, time, matter an energy.
- One of the four giant outer planets of the solar system which resemble Jupiter in overall physical and chemical properties.
- The distance that light, moving at a constant speed of 300,000 km/s, travels in one year.
- Combining two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, usually releasing energy in the process.
- Any star with a radius comparable to, or smaller than, that of the Sun (including the Sun itself).
- The four innermost planets of the solar system, resembling Earth in general physical and chemical properties.
- Model of the solar system centered on the Sun with Earth and the other planets orbiting it.
- A star that suddenly increases in brightness, often by a factor of as much as 10,000, then slowly fades back to its original luminosity.
- X-ray source that radiates thousands of times more energy than the Sun in bursts that last only a few seconds.
- The tenuous outer atmosphere of the Sun which lies just above the chromosphere.
- A post-main sequence massive star near the end of its life and about to explode as a supernova.
- A region in the plane of the solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune where most short period comets are thought to originate.
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- One of thousands of very small members of the solar system between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars.
- The attractive effect that any massive object has on all other massive objects.
- The spiral galaxy in which the Sun resides.
- A group of anywhere from a few dozen to a few million stars that formed at the same time from the same cloud of interstellar gas.
- A layer of the Earth’s atmosphere above about 100 km, where the air is significantly ionized and conducts electricity.
- The small range of the electromagnetic spectrum that human eyes can see.
- Starlike radio source with an observed redshift that indicates an extremely large distance from Earth.
- Spherical halo of material surrounding the solar system out to a distance of about 50,000 AU; the region of the solar system where most comets originate.
- The region on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram where stars lie at the onset of nuclear burning in their cores.
- Event that cosmologists consider the beginning of the universe in which all space, time, matter and radiation in the universe came into being.
- A faint star with a sufficiently high surface temperature that appears white or blue-white in color.
- The central protostar during the early stages of solar system formation.
- Event during which one body passes in front of another and blocks the light from the occulted body.
25 Clues: The spiral galaxy in which the Sun resides. • The totality of all space, time, matter an energy. • The small range of the electromagnetic spectrum that human eyes can see. • The central protostar during the early stages of solar system formation. • The attractive effect that any massive object has on all other massive objects. • ...
Our Solar System 2023-11-14
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- Earth's natural Sattelite
- Known as Earth's Twin
- First planet near the sun
- Biggest planet in the Solar system
- The chemical that we breathe
- The lights that shine in the sky
- Where humans live
- Biggest star in our solar system
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- The next planet after Earth
- The planet furthest from the sun
- A force that brings us down
- There are ___ Planets in our solar system (Hint:its a number
- Known as a dwarf planet
- The only planet on its side
- A planet with rings
15 Clues: Where humans live • A planet with rings • Known as Earth's Twin • Known as a dwarf planet • Earth's natural Sattelite • First planet near the sun • The next planet after Earth • A force that brings us down • The only planet on its side • The chemical that we breathe • The planet furthest from the sun • The lights that shine in the sky • Biggest star in our solar system • ...
Light 2023-01-30
10 Clues: Red Planet • Inner planet • Dwarf planet • Natural Satellite • Closest planet to the Sun • Farthest planet from the sun • Largest moon in Solar System • Green Planet of the Solar System • Largest planet in the Solar System • Brightest and hottest planet in Solar System
Stars and planets, Ian Ridpath, by Josiah Taylor 2023-03-10
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- A planet in the solar system also called the gas giant.
- A system with multiple solar systems and a black hole at the center.
- Any large heavenly body that orbits a star
- relating to or determined by the sun.
- the heavenly body in our solar system whose light makes our day time.
- An agent that stimulates the ability to see
- A big space rock that travels at fast speeds out of orbit.
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- A planet in our solar system also know as Earth sister.
- the angular distance of a point north or south of the celestial equator.
- the apparent displacement or the difference in apparent direction of an object
- A smaller body that orbits a planet
- any of the heavenly bodies except planets which are visible at night.
- way The system that earth is in.
13 Clues: way The system that earth is in. • A smaller body that orbits a planet • relating to or determined by the sun. • Any large heavenly body that orbits a star • An agent that stimulates the ability to see • A planet in our solar system also know as Earth sister. • A planet in the solar system also called the gas giant. • ...
Space Stuffs 2019-08-06
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- The fourth planet from the sun that scientists say could be habitable.
- The branch of science which deals with celestial objects and space.
- A person trained by a spaceflight program to command, pilot, or serve as a crew member of a spacecraft.
- When the moons position covers the Sun.
- A looking device that can help to look up at the night sky.
- A small planetary body in orbit around the Sun, larger than a meteoroid but smaller than a planet.
- The sixth planet from the sun, that has the biggest and brightest rings.
- The seventh planet in our solar system which is made up of ice and rock.
- A gigantic burning ball of gas that sits at the center of the solar system.
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- The name of the most commonly known space agency on Earth.
- The name of the Galaxy the Solar System is located in.
- A concentration of mass so dense that nothing, not even light, can escape its gravitational pull once swallowed up.
- A pattern of stars that create an image.
- The poor little dwarf planet that used to be a planet.
- The biggest planet that has a big red spot on it.
- A vast collection of stars, gas, and dust, that contains the solar system.
- The shape that a planet revolves around the sun in.
- The smallest planet in the Solar System which is the closest to the Sun.
- The planet furthest from the Sun and is the third most massive planet.
- The planet we live on.
20 Clues: The planet we live on. • When the moons position covers the Sun. • A pattern of stars that create an image. • The biggest planet that has a big red spot on it. • The shape that a planet revolves around the sun in. • The name of the Galaxy the Solar System is located in. • The poor little dwarf planet that used to be a planet. • ...
Level 2 Crossword Creator 2014-11-12
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- When you rub your socks on the carpet then zap someone using__
- The seventh planet discovered by William Herschel in 1781
- The second planet from the sun in the solar system, the brightest celestial object after the sun and moon
- The blue planet known as the sea god, also the eighth planet
- The thing that keeps us from flying off into space
- The largest planet in the solar system, a gas giant that is the fifth planet in order from the sun
- The branch of biology concerned with the study of life n space
- OUR PLANET!
- a small, reddish planet that is the fourth in order from the sun
- A small planet that is the closest to the sun in the solar system, sometimes visible to the naked eye just after sunset
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- The sixth planet in the solar system, circled by a system of broad, flat rings
- The force that keeps us from colliding into the sun
- A theory of how our solar system formed
- A branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space and the universe
- The star around which the planets in the Milky Way Galaxy orbit
15 Clues: OUR PLANET! • A theory of how our solar system formed • The thing that keeps us from flying off into space • The force that keeps us from colliding into the sun • The seventh planet discovered by William Herschel in 1781 • The blue planet known as the sea god, also the eighth planet • When you rub your socks on the carpet then zap someone using__ • ...
Space 2019-11-26
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- orbits planets
- the last planet in the solar system
- a chocolate bar that has a planet as a name
- twinkle, twinkle little..
- the Apollo 11 is one
- a planet the same size as Earth
- referred as the giant ice planet
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- slimy gooey martians
- our home planet
- used in thermometers to measure temperature
- the biggest planet in the solar system
- when a star explodes it's called a...
- a large rock that zooms through space
- the planet with rings
- the core of our solar system
15 Clues: orbits planets • our home planet • slimy gooey martians • the Apollo 11 is one • the planet with rings • twinkle, twinkle little.. • the core of our solar system • a planet the same size as Earth • referred as the giant ice planet • the last planet in the solar system • when a star explodes it's called a... • a large rock that zooms through space • ...
Solar System Review 2024-01-18
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- The 2nd Planet
- _______ means to move around a star or planet.
- The sun is at the ________ of our solar system
- The sun is made up of hot, glowing _________
- The 3rd Planet
- The 7th Planet
- The 6th Planet
- The 4th Planet
- The 5th Planet
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- The 8th and Last Planet
- The main source of ________ for earth and the solar system comes from the sun.
- __________ planet is close to the sun and is visible and bright at night.
- Radient Energy is energy from the _____
- Jupiter is the ______ Planet in our solar system
- The sun is classified as a __________
- The 1st Planet
16 Clues: The 2nd Planet • The 3rd Planet • The 7th Planet • The 6th Planet • The 4th Planet • The 1st Planet • The 5th Planet • The 8th and Last Planet • The sun is classified as a __________ • Radient Energy is energy from the _____ • The sun is made up of hot, glowing _________ • _______ means to move around a star or planet. • The sun is at the ________ of our solar system • ...
science 2023-09-22
Across
- Farthest from sun
- has narrow rings
- this planet has many skinny rings
- small rock and debris in the solar system
- orbiting around another body
- the outer planets
- this planet has large rings
- Measures size and distance of planets etc
- the inner planets
- going around something
- small planet in it's orbit
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- closest to sun
- chunk of rock and metal found in solar system
- 2nd closest to the sun
- meteoroids go into earth's atmosphere and become..
- cause craters when they land on earth
- located between mercury and mars
- Able to support life
- 4th planet in the solar system
- Spinning on an axis
- closest planet to the sun
- keeps planets in orbit
- A body that revolves around the sun
- made of ice and dust
24 Clues: closest to sun • has narrow rings • Farthest from sun • the outer planets • the inner planets • Spinning on an axis • Able to support life • made of ice and dust • 2nd closest to the sun • keeps planets in orbit • going around something • closest planet to the sun • small planet in it's orbit • this planet has large rings • orbiting around another body • 4th planet in the solar system • ...
Planets 2021-10-06
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- This is the name of Neptune’s moons which is one of the largest moons in the solar system.
- The number of planets in the solar system.
- The name for the amount of time it takes for Earth to rotate on its axis once.
- This planet has a magnificent set of gleaming rings.
- This planet is known as the red planet because of a reddish-brown rusty dust on the planet.
- This planet is closest to the sun.
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- This is the largest planet in our solar system.
- This is the name of the path that the moons and planets follow through the sky.
- The Earth’s atmosphere is made up of mostly _____________ and oxygen.
- The word “Planet” comes from this Greek word which means “wanderer”.
- This planet is known as Earth’s twin because it is similar to Earth in size and mass.
- Astronomers divide the planets in the solar system into this many groups.
- Pluto and Ceres are categorized as this type of planet
- This was the first planet to be discovered with a telescope.
- Small Solar System Bodies include ____________ and asteroids.
15 Clues: This planet is closest to the sun. • The number of planets in the solar system. • This is the largest planet in our solar system. • This planet has a magnificent set of gleaming rings. • Pluto and Ceres are categorized as this type of planet • This was the first planet to be discovered with a telescope. • Small Solar System Bodies include ____________ and asteroids. • ...
Ask an Engineer 2022-05-25
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- This organization is responsible for helping us explore and learn about the Universe
- The only moon in the Solar System with an atmosphere; also Saturn’s largest moon
- More spacecraft have been sent to this planet than any other
- If you put this planet in water, it would float.
- The planet that is closest to the Sun
- This planet has supersonic winds
- The name of the first person to walk on the Moon
- This person manages the costs, technical, schedule, and risks of a program: __________ Manager
- The largest planet in the Solar System
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- The name of someone that goes into space; The Greek name for a “Star Sailor”
- Right now, how many minutes does it take for light to get from Saturn to the Earth?
- 13.8 billion years ago, this started with a “bang”. The ___________
- This is the name of the spacecraft that NASA sent to Saturn which arrived in 2004
- The name of the first person to go into space
- This type of engineer designs, builds, and tests spacecraft: __________ Engineer
- What is the only place in the Solar System that people have physically visited. The _______
- This planet has no moons but does have the most volcanoes of any planet in the Solar System
- This planet is 4.54 billion years old and beyond a doubt, the most important.
- In 2006, this planet was demoted to a dwarf planet; Also Mickey’s dog
- This organization is responsible for robotic exploration of the Solar System - The Mars rovers were made here.
20 Clues: This planet has supersonic winds • The planet that is closest to the Sun • The largest planet in the Solar System • The name of the first person to go into space • If you put this planet in water, it would float. • The name of the first person to walk on the Moon • More spacecraft have been sent to this planet than any other • ...
Space Terms 2024-11-27
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- A bowl-shaped depression or hollowed-out area
- No longer considered a planet
- A mixture of gases that surround the earth
- A big ball of fire
- Scientists have sent space rovers here
- The study of everything in the universe
- Earth is this type of planet
- The coldest planet on our solar system
- The biggest planet in our solar system
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- The planet farthest away from the sun
- A huge collection of gas, dust and stars
- The hottest planet in our solar system
- cosmic snowballs of gases dust and rock
- The smallest particle of a substance
- The planet famous for its rings
- An object that orbits another planet
- A space rock that is crashing through earth's atmosphere
- The closest planet to the sun
- The planet we live on
- This includes everything including planets
20 Clues: A big ball of fire • The planet we live on • Earth is this type of planet • No longer considered a planet • The closest planet to the sun • The planet famous for its rings • The smallest particle of a substance • An object that orbits another planet • The planet farthest away from the sun • The hottest planet in our solar system • Scientists have sent space rovers here • ...
Patterns of Earth and Sky 2024-08-15
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- 3D Circle
- Full of light
- "Imagination"
- Mr. Hammons favorite superhero
- A globe or a map are examples
- The largest planet in our solar system.
- Someone who studies space
- The only star in our solar system.
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- The "proof" in an investigation
- To find something out
- System Home to Earth and anything else that orbits the Sun.
- Our Sun is one of these giant objects in space.
- The "answer" in an investigation
- The only planet we know of that supports life.
- Our closest neighbor in space
15 Clues: 3D Circle • Full of light • "Imagination" • To find something out • Someone who studies space • Our closest neighbor in space • A globe or a map are examples • Mr. Hammons favorite superhero • The "proof" in an investigation • The "answer" in an investigation • The only star in our solar system. • The largest planet in our solar system. • ...
It sounded as if the streets were running 2024-12-09
Across
- A dwarf planet that used to be considered the 9th planet
- was all we could feel.
- Red planet
- The boldest stole out of his _
- To see if _ was there
- The star at the center of our solar system
- What planet is closest to the sun?
- what was at the window?
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- The largest planet in our solar system
- the streets _ still
- What planet has the most moons?
- Hottest planet in the solar system
- Nature was mixing fresh...
- what was running?
- What was in an opal apron?
15 Clues: Red planet • what was running? • the streets _ still • To see if _ was there • was all we could feel. • what was at the window? • Nature was mixing fresh... • What was in an opal apron? • The boldest stole out of his _ • What planet has the most moons? • Hottest planet in the solar system • What planet is closest to the sun? • The largest planet in our solar system • ...
Science Crossword puzzle 2020-12-30
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- Performs arithmetic and logical operations
- The amount of force applied on an area
- I pull every object down towards the earth
- Heaviest planet of Solar system
- Wollen clothes are used in
- performed in the lab
- I am studied by an astronomer
- I am blue in color and necessary to live
- The bumping of two obejcts into each other
- Change of water from gaseous to liquid form
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- used to measure temperature
- used to broadcast Sound and pictures
- The ability to do work
- I am the centre of the Solar system
- Silk clothes are prepared from
- What do you breate?
- Push or pull on an object
- How fast an object moves
- No longer a part of the Solar system
- Water changes from liquid to gas
- Major element in water
21 Clues: What do you breate? • performed in the lab • The ability to do work • Major element in water • How fast an object moves • Push or pull on an object • Wollen clothes are used in • used to measure temperature • I am studied by an astronomer • Silk clothes are prepared from • Heaviest planet of Solar system • Water changes from liquid to gas • I am the centre of the Solar system • ...
Space Exploration 2020-04-20
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- layers of gas that surround planets
- the biggest planet in our solar system
- known as the "Red Planet"
- a cloud of dust and gas in space
- Famous planet for its rings
- groups of stars
- a person that studies space
- earths nature satellite
- The planet closest to the sun
- name of our solar system
- Saturn has ______ moons (expanded form)
- the centre of our solar system
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- a usually tubular optical instrument for viewing things far away
- a person that goes into space
- Neil _______. The first man on the moon
- The planet we live on
- furthest planet from the sun
- _______ space station is a habitable satellite station
- closest to earth in size
- a path an object takes while in space
- ______ Gagarin. The first man in space
21 Clues: groups of stars • The planet we live on • earths nature satellite • closest to earth in size • name of our solar system • known as the "Red Planet" • Famous planet for its rings • a person that studies space • furthest planet from the sun • a person that goes into space • The planet closest to the sun • the centre of our solar system • a cloud of dust and gas in space • ...
Science vocab! 2023-04-06
Across
- water goes against gravity
- observes someth
- The hottest layer of the atmosphere
- Stored energy
- doesnt have a definite shape
- predict something
- orbits something
- The gravitational pull of the earth causes these
- This is what we live on
- cannot change its shape
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- water sticks to water
- Water is a _____
- our _____ is called the milky way
- water sticks to other suubstances
- Planet not in our solar system
- measures Tempearture
- Liquid to gas
- The thing that drives our solar system
- spins in place
- a system of water that comes together
20 Clues: Liquid to gas • Stored energy • spins in place • observes someth • Water is a _____ • orbits something • predict something • measures Tempearture • water sticks to water • This is what we live on • cannot change its shape • water goes against gravity • doesnt have a definite shape • Planet not in our solar system • our _____ is called the milky way • water sticks to other suubstances • ...
Science vocab! 2023-04-06
Across
- water goes against gravity
- observes someth
- The hottest layer of the atmosphere
- Stored energy
- doesnt have a definite shape
- predict something
- orbits something
- The gravitational pull of the earth causes these
- This is what we live on
- cannot change its shape
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- water sticks to water
- Water is a _____
- our _____ is called the milky way
- water sticks to other suubstances
- Planet not in our solar system
- measures Tempearture
- Liquid to gas
- The thing that drives our solar system
- spins in place
- a system of water that comes together
20 Clues: Liquid to gas • Stored energy • spins in place • observes someth • Water is a _____ • orbits something • predict something • measures Tempearture • water sticks to water • This is what we live on • cannot change its shape • water goes against gravity • doesnt have a definite shape • Planet not in our solar system • our _____ is called the milky way • water sticks to other suubstances • ...
SPACE 2022-07-18
12 Clues: SPACE WORKER • EARTH HAS ONE • EARTH OR VENUS • OUR SOLAR SYSTEM • THE FOURTH PLANET • PLANET WITH RINGS • THE CLOSEST TO THE SUN • CALLED "A SHOOTING STAR" • USED TO BE LOOKED THROUGH • BILLIONS OF THEM IN THE SKY • THE CENTRE OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEM • THE LAST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
SPACE 2022-07-18
12 Clues: SPACE WORKER • EARTH HAS ONE • EARTH OR VENUS • OUR SOLAR SYSTEM • THE FOURTH PLANET • PLANET WITH RINGS • THE CLOSEST TO THE SUN • CALLED "A SHOOTING STAR" • USED TO BE LOOKED THROUGH • BILLIONS OF THEM IN THE SKY • THE CENTRE OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEM • THE LAST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
Vallesmarineris 2013-09-10
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- Theres a joke about it
- Keeps you on earth
- Largest canyon in the solar system
- Space crafts that orbit the earth
- Energy in the core of the sun
- What are the life forms supposable on mars
- The only dwarf planet in our solar system
- Whats the red planet in the sky
- What are shooting stars
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- It was a mega storm on it
- Its endless
- Theres one in the centre of the solar system
- Our galaxy is the ...
- Who was the first man on the moon
- The movie paul is about one
- Fastest man made space craft
- How many rings does saturn have
- How many years for the stars light to get to you
- Bright things in the sky at night
19 Clues: Its endless • Keeps you on earth • Our galaxy is the ... • Theres a joke about it • What are shooting stars • It was a mega storm on it • The movie paul is about one • Fastest man made space craft • Energy in the core of the sun • How many rings does saturn have • Whats the red planet in the sky • Who was the first man on the moon • Space crafts that orbit the earth • ...
Science Crossword Puzzle 2020-12-20
Across
- What part of the skeletal system protects the brain?
- when you push something you apply?
- highest mountain on Earth
- the 7th planet of our solar system
- What are animals, which eat both plants and animals, called?
- what are clouds made up of
- Which is the closest planet to the sun?
- study of stars and solar systems
- what part of the plant conducts photosynthesis?
- a metal that is liquid at room temperature
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- which is the largest land animal?
- Yeast is a type of ____?
- inventor of lightbulb
- Biggest planet of our solar system
- name of our galaxy
- Where does our food collect after we chew and swallow it?
- name of an organ that pumps blood
- the invisible line that divides the globe in half
- smallest unit of matter
- earths only natural satellite
20 Clues: name of our galaxy • inventor of lightbulb • smallest unit of matter • Yeast is a type of ____? • highest mountain on Earth • what are clouds made up of • earths only natural satellite • study of stars and solar systems • which is the largest land animal? • name of an organ that pumps blood • when you push something you apply? • Biggest planet of our solar system • ...
A Journey Through Space! 2024-05-27
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- what is the name of Saturn's largest moon?
- What is the name of the first manned mission to land on the Moon?
- The galaxy that contains our solar system.
- The third planet from the sun, home to all known life.
- The smallest planet in our solar system.
- What are the small, icy bodies that develop tails when they approach the Sun?
- The planet that takes the longest to orbit the sun.
- The largest planet in our solar system.
- What is at the center of our solar system?
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- A natural satellite that orbits a planet.
- what is the name of Jupiter's largest moon?
- The dwarf planet located.
- The red planet.
- The second planet from the sun, often called Earth's twin.
- The force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun.
- What is the term for the path an object takes as it moves around another object in space?
- The planet known for its beautiful rings.
17 Clues: The red planet. • The dwarf planet located. • The largest planet in our solar system. • The smallest planet in our solar system. • A natural satellite that orbits a planet. • The planet known for its beautiful rings. • what is the name of Saturn's largest moon? • The galaxy that contains our solar system. • What is at the center of our solar system? • ...
Solar system 2021-07-17
9 Clues: Coolest planet • Largest planet • Known as red planet • Have rings around itself • Removed from solar system • 3rd planet of solar system • Last planet of solar system • In the middle of solar system • 1st and hottest planet of solar system
Science vocab! 2023-04-06
Across
- water goes against gravity
- observes someth
- The hottest layer of the atmosphere
- Stored energy
- doesnt have a definite shape
- predict something
- orbits something
- The gravitational pull of the earth causes these
- This is what we live on
- cannot change its shape
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- water sticks to water
- Water is a _____
- our _____ is called the milky way
- water sticks to other suubstances
- Planet not in our solar system
- measures Tempearture
- Liquid to gas
- The thing that drives our solar system
- spins in place
- a system of water that comes together
20 Clues: Liquid to gas • Stored energy • spins in place • observes someth • Water is a _____ • orbits something • predict something • measures Tempearture • water sticks to water • This is what we live on • cannot change its shape • water goes against gravity • doesnt have a definite shape • Planet not in our solar system • our _____ is called the milky way • water sticks to other suubstances • ...
Science vocab! 2023-04-06
Across
- water goes against gravity
- observes someth
- The hottest layer of the atmosphere
- Stored energy
- doesnt have a definite shape
- predict something
- orbits something
- The gravitational pull of the earth causes these
- This is what we live on
- cannot change its shape
Down
- water sticks to water
- Water is a _____
- our _____ is called the milky way
- water sticks to other suubstances
- Planet not in our solar system
- measures Tempearture
- Liquid to gas
- The thing that drives our solar system
- spins in place
- a system of water that comes together
20 Clues: Liquid to gas • Stored energy • spins in place • observes someth • Water is a _____ • orbits something • predict something • measures Tempearture • water sticks to water • This is what we live on • cannot change its shape • water goes against gravity • doesnt have a definite shape • Planet not in our solar system • our _____ is called the milky way • water sticks to other suubstances • ...
Science vocab! 2023-04-06
Across
- water goes against gravity
- observes someth
- The hottest layer of the atmosphere
- Stored energy
- doesnt have a definite shape
- predict something
- orbits something
- The gravitational pull of the earth causes these
- This is what we live on
- cannot change its shape
Down
- water sticks to water
- Water is a _____
- our _____ is called the milky way
- water sticks to other suubstances
- Planet not in our solar system
- measures Tempearture
- Liquid to gas
- The thing that drives our solar system
- spins in place
- a system of water that comes together
20 Clues: Liquid to gas • Stored energy • spins in place • observes someth • Water is a _____ • orbits something • predict something • measures Tempearture • water sticks to water • This is what we live on • cannot change its shape • water goes against gravity • doesnt have a definite shape • Planet not in our solar system • our _____ is called the milky way • water sticks to other suubstances • ...
Space Crossword Puzzle 2022-09-26
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- type of galaxy that lacks a central nucleus and is brighter in the center
- magnified the telescope by 30 times
- type of galaxy that has a flat, spinning disk with a central nucleus surrounded by spiral arms
- model with the earth in the center of the solar system- Ptolemy
- seventh planet from the sun and spins on its side
- the Greek word the name of our solar system comes from
- all of space, time, and their contents
- name of our galaxy
- a gravitationally bound system of stars, pieces of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter
- contains more than 99.85% of the total mass of the solar system
- the tendency of an object to stay either at rest or in motion along a straight path
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- type of galaxy that has an unusual shape, size, or composition.
- model with the sun in the center of the solar system- Copernicus
- fifth planet from the sun and is the largest
- type of galaxy that has no definite shape.
- is a gravitationally bound system of the sun and the objects that orbit it.
- In 1687, argued that the orbit of the moon depended on the same type of force that causes an apple to fall on Earth
- the force that pulls all objects towards each other
18 Clues: name of our galaxy • magnified the telescope by 30 times • all of space, time, and their contents • type of galaxy that has no definite shape. • fifth planet from the sun and is the largest • seventh planet from the sun and spins on its side • the force that pulls all objects towards each other • the Greek word the name of our solar system comes from • ...
Solar Power 2014-06-03
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- Gases/ Components in the atmosphere that are contribute to a gradual warming of the planet.
- Panel/ A group of solar cells arranged into a panel that can be installed onto a flat surface.
- Power/ An electrical current whose magnitude and direction varies continuously.
- Meter/ A device that measures the flow of electricity between a site that uses electricity and the electric utility company.
- A device that converts DC power captured by the photovoltaic cells on solar panels into AC power that can be used to power your home or business.
- Metering/ An agreement between a solar system owner and the local electric utility that allows the system owner to buy and sell energy in the form of electric credits.
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- Fuel/ Are derived from natural resources, usually in the form of coal, oil, or natural gas.
- System/ Converts sunlight and ultra violet light directly into electricity.
- Mounted Systems/ System that is not attracted directly to a building, but is supported by a structure that is built low to the ground.
- Mounted System/ A solar system in which solar panels are mounted directly on the roof of a building or adjacent structure.
- A unit of measure that indicates how much electricity, or electrical current, is flowing through your wires.
- Angle/ The angle at which a solar array is tilted towards the sun.
- Connected System/ System connected in parallel with the electric utility grid.
13 Clues: Angle/ The angle at which a solar array is tilted towards the sun. • System/ Converts sunlight and ultra violet light directly into electricity. • Connected System/ System connected in parallel with the electric utility grid. • Power/ An electrical current whose magnitude and direction varies continuously. • ...
6th Science vocab 2023-04-06
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- Does not have a definite shape
- Water sticks to other substances
- Observes something
- Water is a _____
- Predict something
- The thing that drives our solar system
- What we live on
- The gravitational pull of the earth causes these
- Water sticks to water
- Measures temperature
- liquid to gas
- Our _____ is called the Milky Way
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- A system of water that comes together
- Water goes against gravity
- Cannot change it's shape
- Orbits something
- Spins in place
- Stored Energy
- Planets not in our solar system
- The hottest layer of the atmosphere
20 Clues: Stored Energy • liquid to gas • Spins in place • What we live on • Orbits something • Water is a _____ • Predict something • Observes something • Measures temperature • Water sticks to water • Cannot change it's shape • Water goes against gravity • Does not have a definite shape • Planets not in our solar system • Water sticks to other substances • Our _____ is called the Milky Way • ...
Science vocab! 2023-04-06
Across
- water goes against gravity
- observes someth
- The hottest layer of the atmosphere
- Stored energy
- doesnt have a definite shape
- predict something
- orbits something
- The gravitational pull of the earth causes these
- This is what we live on
- cannot change its shape
Down
- water sticks to water
- Water is a _____
- our _____ is called the milky way
- water sticks to other suubstances
- Planet not in our solar system
- measures Tempearture
- Liquid to gas
- The thing that drives our solar system
- spins in place
- a system of water that comes together
20 Clues: Liquid to gas • Stored energy • spins in place • observes someth • Water is a _____ • orbits something • predict something • measures Tempearture • water sticks to water • This is what we live on • cannot change its shape • water goes against gravity • doesnt have a definite shape • Planet not in our solar system • our _____ is called the milky way • water sticks to other suubstances • ...
Science vocab! 2023-04-06
Across
- water goes against gravity
- observes someth
- The hottest layer of the atmosphere
- Stored energy
- doesnt have a definite shape
- predict something
- orbits something
- The gravitational pull of the earth causes these
- This is what we live on
- cannot change its shape
Down
- water sticks to water
- Water is a _____
- our _____ is called the milky way
- water sticks to other suubstances
- Planet not in our solar system
- measures Tempearture
- Liquid to gas
- The thing that drives our solar system
- spins in place
- a system of water that comes together
20 Clues: Liquid to gas • Stored energy • spins in place • observes someth • Water is a _____ • orbits something • predict something • measures Tempearture • water sticks to water • This is what we live on • cannot change its shape • water goes against gravity • doesnt have a definite shape • Planet not in our solar system • our _____ is called the milky way • water sticks to other suubstances • ...
Science vocab! 2023-04-06
Across
- water goes against gravity
- observes someth
- The hottest layer of the atmosphere
- Stored energy
- doesnt have a definite shape
- predict something
- orbits something
- The gravitational pull of the earth causes these
- This is what we live on
- cannot change its shape
Down
- water sticks to water
- Water is a _____
- our _____ is called the milky way
- water sticks to other suubstances
- Planet not in our solar system
- measures Tempearture
- Liquid to gas
- The thing that drives our solar system
- spins in place
- a system of water that comes together
20 Clues: Liquid to gas • Stored energy • spins in place • observes someth • Water is a _____ • orbits something • predict something • measures Tempearture • water sticks to water • This is what we live on • cannot change its shape • water goes against gravity • doesnt have a definite shape • Planet not in our solar system • our _____ is called the milky way • water sticks to other suubstances • ...