solar system Crossword Puzzles
Solar System Crossword 2017-05-17
12 Clues: Way • Candy bar • Humans live here • A giant fire ball • Now a dwarf planet • Known for its ring • We have 8 of these • The largest planet • Astronauts fly in them • Closest planet to the sun • Seventh planet from the sun • What the planets do around the sun
The Solar System 2017-05-18
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- The star at the centre of the Solar System
- A vehicle designed to travel to space
- Well-known for its rings
- The closest planet to the sun
- Comes out in the sky when it gets dark
- There is lots of them in the sky at night
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- The planet that spins on its side
- The largest planet
- There is nine of them
- The planet we live on
- Now a dwarf planet
- Chocolate bar: _____ bar
12 Clues: The largest planet • Now a dwarf planet • There is nine of them • The planet we live on • Well-known for its rings • Chocolate bar: _____ bar • The closest planet to the sun • The planet that spins on its side • A vehicle designed to travel to space • Comes out in the sky when it gets dark • There is lots of them in the sky at night • The star at the centre of the Solar System
The Solar System 2015-04-11
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- Famous for its rings
- The closest planet to the sun
- The largest planet
- An icey rock that has a bright tail when it comes close to the sun
- The planet with the most distance between it and the sun
- Known as the 'Red Planet'
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- Our sun is a...
- Coldest planet in the solar system
- Takes 365 day to rotate the sun
- An instrument that scientists use to observe planets
- Star at the center of our solar system
- Closest planet to Earth and known as the evening star
12 Clues: Our sun is a... • The largest planet • Famous for its rings • Known as the 'Red Planet' • The closest planet to the sun • Takes 365 day to rotate the sun • Coldest planet in the solar system • Star at the center of our solar system • An instrument that scientists use to observe planets • Closest planet to Earth and known as the evening star • ...
The Solar System 2024-01-30
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- the only planet known to support life because of its temperature, the amount of water on and below its surface, and the mix of gases in its atmosphere all make life possible. (p. 3)
- the smallest of the terrestrial planets and the one that is closest to the sun. (p. 2)
- The planet that tilts almost completely on its side (p. 5)
- A __________ system is a system of objects in space that includes at least one star, planets, their moons, asteroids, comets, and other space debris (p. 1)
- the largest planet in our solar system and has seventy-nine different moons that we know of! (p. 4)
- The planet most famous for its rings with moons that maybe able to support life. (p. 4)
- sometimes called the “red planet” because large amounts of iron in the soil give it a reddish color. (p. 3)
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- The farthest planet from the sun. (p. 5)
- It is the hottest planet because it has a very dense atmosphere. (p. 2)
- The four closest planets to the sun are made up mainly of rock and metal. Each has a solid surface and is known as a _____________ planet. (p. 2)
- Objects are held in orbit by the force of _________. (p. 1)
- the oval-shaped path an object follows as it revolves around another object in space (p. 1)
12 Clues: The farthest planet from the sun. (p. 5) • The planet that tilts almost completely on its side (p. 5) • Objects are held in orbit by the force of _________. (p. 1) • It is the hottest planet because it has a very dense atmosphere. (p. 2) • the smallest of the terrestrial planets and the one that is closest to the sun. (p. 2) • ...
our solar system 2023-03-28
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- belt located between mars and Jupiter
- a planet you can’t stand on
- named after the roman God of war
- the biggest planet in our solar system
- the planet we live on
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- belt this planet is made of a ring of icy bodies
- a planet with a rocky mantle
- coldest planet
- the closest star to the earth
- only planet not visible to the naked eye
- smallest planet in the solar system
- a Disney’s dog was named after this former planet
12 Clues: coldest planet • the planet we live on • a planet you can’t stand on • a planet with a rocky mantle • the closest star to the earth • named after the roman God of war • smallest planet in the solar system • the biggest planet in our solar system • belt located between mars and Jupiter • only planet not visible to the naked eye • ...
Solar System Vocabulary 2024-05-15
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- A space body that orbits a planet or asteroid
- Earth's only natural satellite
- The only known planet in the solar system to have life
- massive, bright, sphere of very hot gas called plasma which is held together by its own gravity
- The galaxy in which the solar system resides
- A large, round object orbiting a star
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- One complete trip around something in a circular path
- The straight line distance through the center of an object, from one side to the other
- The star around which Earth orbits
- The amount of material in something
- To move or travel around an object in a curved path
- Spinning motion
12 Clues: Spinning motion • Earth's only natural satellite • The star around which Earth orbits • The amount of material in something • A large, round object orbiting a star • The galaxy in which the solar system resides • A space body that orbits a planet or asteroid • To move or travel around an object in a curved path • One complete trip around something in a circular path • ...
Solar System Review 2023-04-20
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- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are known as ____ giants
- farthest planet from the Sun
- when planets make a trip around the sun
- the moon phase when we don't see the moon (moon is between the Earth and Sun)
- when the planets spin
- the largest planet
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- the moon phase when we see half of the moon
- the moon phase when we see the entire moon
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are known as this type of planet
- we experience these because of the Earth's tilted axis and the Earth's revolution
- the closest planet to the Sun
- the smallest planet
- The Sun is about ____ billion years old.
13 Clues: the largest planet • the smallest planet • when the planets spin • farthest planet from the Sun • the closest planet to the Sun • when planets make a trip around the sun • The Sun is about ____ billion years old. • the moon phase when we see the entire moon • the moon phase when we see half of the moon • Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are known as ____ giants • ...
Solar System Terminology 2025-05-05
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- - A large glowing sphere of gas held together by its own gravity.
- Axis - An imaginary line around which an object rotates or spins.
- - A bowl-shaped hole that has been blasted out of a surface.
- - A very small rocky object in space.
- - A small rocky object that orbits the Sun. Not large enough to be pulled into a spherical shape.
- Distance - The distance between an object and the body it is orbiting.
- Period - The amount of time it takes for an object to complete one orbit.
- Plane - An imaginary flat surface on which you could trace out Earth's path around the Sun.
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- - Anything that is outside of Earth.
- - A path that an object makes when it is traveling around another object.
- Planet - Meets parts one and two of a planet definition, but not part three.
- - An object that orbits a planet.
- - The spinning motion of an object.
- - This has the following properties: orbits the sun, has a large enough mass that its own gravity makes it spherical, and there are no other objects in its orbital neighborhood similar to its size.
14 Clues: - An object that orbits a planet. • - The spinning motion of an object. • - Anything that is outside of Earth. • - A very small rocky object in space. • - A bowl-shaped hole that has been blasted out of a surface. • - A large glowing sphere of gas held together by its own gravity. • Axis - An imaginary line around which an object rotates or spins. • ...
The solar system 2026-02-03
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- The sun along with its family of 8 planets that revolve around it.
- It is the smallest planet.
- the spinning moment of earth around its axis
- It is the only planet now yet to have life.
- Earth's natural satellite.
- the revolution of earth result in the change
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- a heavenly body that revolves around a planet.
- a large spherical object that revolve around a star.
- the moment of earth around the sun
- It is the hottest planet.
- and imaginary line that runs from the north pole to the South pole.
- The path of earth along which it revolves around the sun.
12 Clues: It is the hottest planet. • It is the smallest planet. • Earth's natural satellite. • the moment of earth around the sun • It is the only planet now yet to have life. • the spinning moment of earth around its axis • the revolution of earth result in the change • a heavenly body that revolves around a planet. • a large spherical object that revolve around a star. • ...
The Solar System 2017-04-18
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- A large system of stars
- Planet with the most moons
- Which planet has a six-sided jet stream?
- How many layers does Earth have?
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- What kind of planet is Pluto?
- The sun is primarily made up of...
- Furthest planet from the sun
- The name for the last four, gaseous planets in the Solar System
- 70% of Earth's surface is...
- The center of the Solar System
10 Clues: A large system of stars • Planet with the most moons • Furthest planet from the sun • 70% of Earth's surface is... • What kind of planet is Pluto? • The center of the Solar System • How many layers does Earth have? • The sun is primarily made up of... • Which planet has a six-sided jet stream? • The name for the last four, gaseous planets in the Solar System
Scientific Revolution 2023-11-20
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- Theories that were accepted by Aristotle
- Time of advancements during for math and science during the 17th century
- The Proven theory that the Sun is the center of the solar system
- Created the belief that the sun was the center of the solar system
- Greek philosopher
- A force that pulls objects closer to the ground
- Invented calculus and "discovered" gravity
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- The theory that the Earth is the center of the solar system
- Observations of the mountains on the moon, the moons of Jupiter, the phases of Venus, and the rings of Saturn.
- Created the scientific method
10 Clues: Greek philosopher • Created the scientific method • Theories that were accepted by Aristotle • Invented calculus and "discovered" gravity • A force that pulls objects closer to the ground • The theory that the Earth is the center of the solar system • The Proven theory that the Sun is the center of the solar system • ...
Planent 2023-12-05
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- Earth's "sister planet," similar in size and composition.
- Our home planet, the third from the sun.
- The largest planet in our solar system, a gas giant.
- The farthest known planet from the sun.
- While not a planet, it's the center of our solar system and provides light and heat to all the planets.
- A dwarf planet, once considered the ninth planet.
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- Known for its stunning rings, the second-largest planet.
- The "Red Planet" known for its rusty appearance.
- Closest to the sun, with extreme temperature variations.
- A tilted planet, spinning on its side in the solar system.
10 Clues: The farthest known planet from the sun. • Our home planet, the third from the sun. • The "Red Planet" known for its rusty appearance. • A dwarf planet, once considered the ninth planet. • The largest planet in our solar system, a gas giant. • Known for its stunning rings, the second-largest planet. • Closest to the sun, with extreme temperature variations. • ...
Space and Universe Crossword 2017-05-16
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- Is the Smallest planet
- Largest planet in Solar system
- Live in the Solar system, orbits the Sun
- Has rings around it and made up of gas
- a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.
- Is a giant planet made up of Ice
- A force that attracts a body (planet)
- Starts with the Letter M, and it orbits around the Earth
- Is the fourth planet from the Sun, sometimes known as the 'Red Planet'
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- Thousands and billions live in the sky
- Space and everything in it, including stars, planets, galaxies etc
- An effort to explain what happened at the very beginning of the universe
- Only planet that is named after Greek mythology
- medium star
- Where rockets shoot up into
- We live on it
- Is the second planet from the Sun
17 Clues: medium star • We live on it • Is the Smallest planet • Where rockets shoot up into • Largest planet in Solar system • Is a giant planet made up of Ice • Is the second planet from the Sun • A force that attracts a body (planet) • Thousands and billions live in the sky • Has rings around it and made up of gas • Live in the Solar system, orbits the Sun • ...
Summer Fun 2019-05-31
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- The game of summer
- non-powered watercraft
- Drink of the South
- Cooling summer fun
- What is earned by reading the newsletter and taking a quiz
- Cause of July injuries
- Pediatric visit reason in summer
- Kids fun, but not mom's
- You scream...
- Campfire treat
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- A new T-System program starting in May
- Reason for not wanting to mow the yard
- Essential watersport safety equipment
- Dorothy and Tornados
- Prevent solar radiation injury
- Top cause of fatalities
- Powered watercraft
- Exposure to solar radiation
- Summertime Family...
- Longhorn's and Aggies
20 Clues: You scream... • Campfire treat • The game of summer • Drink of the South • Cooling summer fun • Powered watercraft • Dorothy and Tornados • Summertime Family... • Longhorn's and Aggies • non-powered watercraft • Cause of July injuries • Top cause of fatalities • Kids fun, but not mom's • Exposure to solar radiation • Prevent solar radiation injury • Pediatric visit reason in summer • ...
Space 2022-05-26
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- the colour of the sunset on mars
- a star system 4.22 light years away
- the first animals in space
- the biggest planet in the solar system
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- the number of stars in space
- amount of earths you can fit in the sun
- the only planet that spins clockwise
- the largest asteroid in our solar system
- the first american woman to fly in space
- dwarf planet
10 Clues: dwarf planet • the first animals in space • the number of stars in space • the colour of the sunset on mars • a star system 4.22 light years away • the only planet that spins clockwise • the biggest planet in the solar system • amount of earths you can fit in the sun • the largest asteroid in our solar system • the first american woman to fly in space
Scientific Revolution 2023-11-20
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- Theories that were accepted by Aristotle
- Time of advancements during for math and science during the 17th century
- The Proven theory that the Sun is the center of the solar system
- Created the belief that the sun was the center of the solar system
- Greek philosopher
- A force that pulls objects closer to the ground
- Invented calculus and "discovered" gravity
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- The theory that the Earth is the center of the solar system
- Observations of the mountains on the moon, the moons of Jupiter, the phases of Venus, and the rings of Saturn.
- Created the scientific method
10 Clues: Greek philosopher • Created the scientific method • Theories that were accepted by Aristotle • Invented calculus and "discovered" gravity • A force that pulls objects closer to the ground • The theory that the Earth is the center of the solar system • The Proven theory that the Sun is the center of the solar system • ...
Space 2023-08-03
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- Hypothetical beings from other planets or galaxies.
- A icy body that orbits the sun, with a glowing tail.
- The star at the center of our solar system.
- A small rock or particle that burns up in Earth's atmosphere.
- An object that orbits around a planet or other celestial body.
- System The system of planets and other objects that orbit the sun.
- A force that pulls objects towards each other.
- The path that an object takes as it revolves around another.
- A vehicle that uses engines to propel itself into space.
- A large celestial body that orbits around a star.
- An instrument used to observe distant objects in space.
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- All of space, including galaxies, stars, and planets.
- A person trained to travel and work in space.
- A luminous ball of gas that shines in space.
- A vehicle designed for travel in outer space.
- A vehicle designed for travel in space.
- A natural satellite that orbits around a planet.
- Way Our galaxy, a spiral of stars, gas, and dust.
- A huge system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
- A person who studies stars, planets, and other celestial objects.
20 Clues: A vehicle designed for travel in space. • The star at the center of our solar system. • A luminous ball of gas that shines in space. • A person trained to travel and work in space. • A vehicle designed for travel in outer space. • A force that pulls objects towards each other. • A natural satellite that orbits around a planet. • ...
Space Exploration 2023-11-30
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- a rocky sphere
- the planet we live on
- an old piece of art
- system planets, sun and moon are located here
- energy you can see; moving
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- something that stores, captures and transfers energy
- energy you cannot see
- a group of parts that work together
- something similar happening over and over again
- a person who studies the sun, stars, planets and solar system.
10 Clues: a rocky sphere • an old piece of art • energy you cannot see • the planet we live on • energy you can see; moving • a group of parts that work together • system planets, sun and moon are located here • something similar happening over and over again • something that stores, captures and transfers energy • a person who studies the sun, stars, planets and solar system.
Vocabulary 2025-11-18
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- An icy, small Solar System body
- The star at the center of the solar system
- A celestial body orbiting a star
- A vehicle that obtains thrust from a reaction engine
- A massive, luminous sphere of plasma
- The curved path of a celestial object
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- All of space and time
- Earth's natural satellite
- A massive, gravitationally bound system of stars
- A person trained to travel in space
10 Clues: All of space and time • Earth's natural satellite • An icy, small Solar System body • A celestial body orbiting a star • A person trained to travel in space • A massive, luminous sphere of plasma • The curved path of a celestial object • The star at the center of the solar system • A massive, gravitationally bound system of stars • ...
Planets 2015-04-28
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- Known as a dwarf planet and know longer known as part of the 8 planets.
- Furthest from the sun and fourth largest in the solar system.
- Seventh planet from the sun and the third largest in the solar system.
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- It has a ring around it and it is the second largest planet.
- Largest planet in the solar system
- Comes out at night and it is white.
- It is the smallest planet and closest to the sun.
- Is the brightest of the planets and is second furthest from the sun.
- The planet everyone lives on.
- Referred to as the red planet.
10 Clues: The planet everyone lives on. • Referred to as the red planet. • Largest planet in the solar system • Comes out at night and it is white. • It is the smallest planet and closest to the sun. • It has a ring around it and it is the second largest planet. • Furthest from the sun and fourth largest in the solar system. • ...
Earth, Moon, and Sun Vocab 2025-05-05
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- a planet outside our solar system
- the relative size of things
- a moon outside our solar system
- or easier to see
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
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- when the Moon is completely dark
- the border between light and dark on the Moon
- an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
10 Clues: or easier to see • the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • the border between light and dark on the Moon • something we observe to be similar over and over again • the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system • ...
MOONS, SEASONS, TIDES, AND ECLIPSE CROSSWORD 2013-04-25
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- THE MOON IS TILTED ON THIS
- TIDE THE WATER IS LOWERING
- IT GETS HOT OUT THERE
- IT GETS COLD OUT THERE
- TIDE THE WATER IS RISING
- WHAT CAUSES THE SEASONS
- MORE THAN 1/2
- THE TILT OF THE EARTH
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- ASTROMINCAL UNIT
- ECLIPSE THIS IS A RARE ECLIPSE
- LESS THAN 1/2
- MOON THE SKY IS 100% LIT
- LOSING
- THE MOON CAUSES THIS
- ECLIPSE THE MOON TURNS MEDUIM DARK
- SIDE OF THE MOON YOU NEVER SEE
- PHASES TRANSITIONS MOONS GO THROUGH
- BLACKNESS WHERE THE PLANETS ARE
- GAINING
- THE SOLAR SYSTEM DOES THIS
20 Clues: LOSING • GAINING • LESS THAN 1/2 • MORE THAN 1/2 • ASTROMINCAL UNIT • THE MOON CAUSES THIS • IT GETS HOT OUT THERE • THE TILT OF THE EARTH • IT GETS COLD OUT THERE • WHAT CAUSES THE SEASONS • THE MOON IS TILTED ON THIS • THE SOLAR SYSTEM DOES THIS • MOON THE SKY IS 100% LIT • TIDE THE WATER IS RISING • ECLIPSE THIS IS A RARE ECLIPSE • SIDE OF THE MOON YOU NEVER SEE • ...
The Planets in Our Solar System (no pluto) 2017-04-18
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- this planet has the longest rotation period of any planet in the Solar System
- the second-smallest planet in the Solar System, after Mercury
- a giant planet with a mass one-thousandth that of the Sun
- the seventh planet from the Sun
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- the eighth and farthest known planet from the Sun in the Solar System. In the Solar System, it is the fourth-largest planet by diameter, the third-most-massive planet, and the densest giant planet
- a gas giant with an average radius about nine times that of Earth
- the smallest and innermost planet in the Solar System
- the _______ or otherwise known as the World is the third planet from the Sun and the only object in the Universe known to harbor life
8 Clues: the seventh planet from the Sun • the smallest and innermost planet in the Solar System • a giant planet with a mass one-thousandth that of the Sun • the second-smallest planet in the Solar System, after Mercury • a gas giant with an average radius about nine times that of Earth • this planet has the longest rotation period of any planet in the Solar System • ...
Saturn's Fact Filled Crossword 2015-04-01
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- Saturn has at least 62 _____.
- Saturn is so big it could hold 760 ______ inside.
- If there was a pool of water big enough Saturn would ______.
- Saturn is a gas giant planet made up of mostly ________ and helium.
- Saturn is the farthest planet _______ from Earth to the naked human eye.
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- Saturn is the _____ planet from the sun.
- Saturn is the ______ largest planet in our solar system.
- Saturn has the lowest _______ of all the planets.
- Although other planets in our solar system have _____ Saturn`s are the most spectacular.
- Saturn's largest moon _____ is the second largest moon in our solar system.
10 Clues: Saturn has at least 62 _____. • Saturn is the _____ planet from the sun. • Saturn is so big it could hold 760 ______ inside. • Saturn has the lowest _______ of all the planets. • Saturn is the ______ largest planet in our solar system. • If there was a pool of water big enough Saturn would ______. • Saturn is a gas giant planet made up of mostly ________ and helium. • ...
Space 2023-10-16
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- Another name for these is shooting stars
- This is the belief that the sun is in the middle of the Solar System
- These are believed to be pieces leftover from the creation of the Solar System
- This is the biggest planet
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- These are groups of stars put together to make a pattern
- This is what keeps planets in orbit
- Planets Pluto is the most famous one of these
- There are more than 165 of these in the Solar System
- This planet is the closest to the sun
- These are composed of ice rock and gas
10 Clues: This is the biggest planet • This is what keeps planets in orbit • This planet is the closest to the sun • These are composed of ice rock and gas • Another name for these is shooting stars • Planets Pluto is the most famous one of these • There are more than 165 of these in the Solar System • These are groups of stars put together to make a pattern • ...
The Outer Planets 2024-09-19
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- It is the biggest planet in our solar system.
- There are thousands of ... around Saturn.
- Huge ... move clouds of gas around Jupiter, and they make beautiful colours in the atmosphere.
- It is the second biggest planet in our solar system, and the sixth planet from the sun.
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- Saturn has lakes, but they are made of ...., not water.
- The ... planets are the farthest away from the sun.
- The rings are made of billions of pieces of... and ice.
- The farthest planet from the sun.
- They are made of hydrogen, helium, and other...
- The seventh planet in the solar system.
10 Clues: The farthest planet from the sun. • The seventh planet in the solar system. • There are thousands of ... around Saturn. • It is the biggest planet in our solar system. • They are made of hydrogen, helium, and other... • The ... planets are the farthest away from the sun. • Saturn has lakes, but they are made of ...., not water. • ...
The Solar System 2020-05-14
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- the average distance from Earth to Sun - 150 million km
- an object that orbits the Sun and has nearly a spherical shape
- millions of small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun in the belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. "Resembling a star"
- an attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass
- the largest object in the solar system, it's a star
- the Sun and group of objects that move around it make up the solar system
- the four planets closest to the sun, which are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Made mainly of solid rocky materials
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- the time it takes an object to travel once around the Sun
- A spherical object that orbits the Sun. It is not a moon of another planet and is in the region of the solar system where there are many objects orbiting near it.
- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Made mainly of ice and gases such as hydrogen and helium. (Gas giants.)
- It's made of gas, dust, and ice and moves around the Sun in an oval-shaped orbit
- the path an object follows as it moves around another object
12 Clues: the largest object in the solar system, it's a star • the average distance from Earth to Sun - 150 million km • the time it takes an object to travel once around the Sun • the path an object follows as it moves around another object • an object that orbits the Sun and has nearly a spherical shape • ...
Solar System Crossword 2020-08-30
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- This planet was reclassified as a dwarf planet
- The sun is a ________.
- This planet has the moons Phobos and Deimos
- One solar body moves into the shadow of another
- Earth spinning on its axis every 24 hours
- What is the center of our solar system?
- This is Earth's satellite
- Which planet has the most number of rings?
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- This planet is famous for its red spot
- Objects moving around space made of ice and dust
- Closest planet to the sun
- They form a belt around the inner planets
12 Clues: The sun is a ________. • Closest planet to the sun • This is Earth's satellite • This planet is famous for its red spot • What is the center of our solar system? • They form a belt around the inner planets • Earth spinning on its axis every 24 hours • Which planet has the most number of rings? • This planet has the moons Phobos and Deimos • ...
The Solar System 2021-04-07
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- the gas giants are mostly made of hydrogen and
- this planet has the fastest orbit - 88 days!
- the planet with the nastiest atmosphere
- the word that describes Uranus's rotation
- the chemical that makes Uranus look blue
- what it is that makes Mars look red
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- this planet is so big it could almost be a star
- a "shooting star"
- space rocks that actually strike Earth
- the largest of the dwarf planets
- that planet that is least dense, it could float
- Jupiter has 79 of these!
12 Clues: a "shooting star" • Jupiter has 79 of these! • the largest of the dwarf planets • what it is that makes Mars look red • space rocks that actually strike Earth • the planet with the nastiest atmosphere • the chemical that makes Uranus look blue • the word that describes Uranus's rotation • this planet has the fastest orbit - 88 days! • ...
OUR SOLAR SYSTEM 2021-11-05
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- apartments backward movement of a planet
- discover three major laws of planetary motion
- provided number of scientific insight
- proposed earth and other planets orbit the sun
- the point of which the planet is furthest from the sun
- a unit measurement equal to 149.6 million
- three laws of motion
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- the point of orbit being closest to the sun
- objects ranging from one kilometer to hundreds of kilometers in diameter
- deviation of a curve
- oval shape that is centered on two points instead of a single point
- one of two fixed points used to define an ellipse
12 Clues: deviation of a curve • three laws of motion • provided number of scientific insight • apartments backward movement of a planet • a unit measurement equal to 149.6 million • the point of orbit being closest to the sun • discover three major laws of planetary motion • proposed earth and other planets orbit the sun • one of two fixed points used to define an ellipse • ...
Our solar system 2023-01-30
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- planet with 14 moons
- The outer planets are thought to be made of mostly_
- _____ planets - four planets found inside the asteroid belt
- One year on this planet lasts 88 days
- Now called as a dwarf planet
- a group of stars, gas and dust that is held together by gravity
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- Largest planet
- Hottest planet
- has 167 large volcanoes and is the hottest of all planets
- beautiful lights seen over the polar regions
- Smallest planet
- Saturns rings are made of dust, rock, and _____
- causes tides on Earth
- Ceres Pluto Haumea and Eris are these small type of planets
14 Clues: Largest planet • Hottest planet • Smallest planet • planet with 14 moons • causes tides on Earth • Now called as a dwarf planet • One year on this planet lasts 88 days • beautiful lights seen over the polar regions • Saturns rings are made of dust, rock, and _____ • The outer planets are thought to be made of mostly_ • has 167 large volcanoes and is the hottest of all planets • ...
the solar system 2023-03-20
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- made up of 2 non-metals that both start with an h
- it takes 248 years to complete one full orbit
- the planet is yellow and white
- belt this is the largest thing in the solar system in diameter/km
- the planet we live on
- the planet is dark grey
- it takes this planet 11.8 years to complete a full orbit
- it is the hottest planet
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- this planet is the same colour as the sky
- this has no colour
- the temperature is between -226 and -197 degrees celcius
- this planet is made up of a material that is used for a 5 cent coin
12 Clues: this has no colour • the planet we live on • the planet is dark grey • it is the hottest planet • the planet is yellow and white • this planet is the same colour as the sky • it takes 248 years to complete one full orbit • made up of 2 non-metals that both start with an h • the temperature is between -226 and -197 degrees celcius • ...
the solar system 2013-10-16
12 Clues: a gas ball • where we live • we live on one • the red planet • saturn has these • this the everning star • way the galaxy we live in • how many plants are there? • some-one who walks in space • the planet closest to the sun • what the rings of saturn are made of • a mode of transport that takes you to space
Our Solar System 2014-04-09
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- has very colorful rings
- planet with similar size and mass to earth
- star at the center of our solar system
- rocky solid planets (2 words)
- farthest planet from the sun
- its soil contains rust, making it red
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- region of rock fragments between Mars and Jupiter
- a natural satellite that revolves around a planet
- its soil contains rust, making it red
- it's blue color is caused by high levels of methane
- largest planet
- last four planets from the sun (2 words)
- only planet that supports life
13 Clues: largest planet • has very colorful rings • farthest planet from the sun • rocky solid planets (2 words) • only planet that supports life • its soil contains rust, making it red • its soil contains rust, making it red • star at the center of our solar system • last four planets from the sun (2 words) • planet with similar size and mass to earth • ...
The Solar System 2015-03-08
Across
- This planet has 63 moons
- This planet is blue in color
- The closest planet to the Sun
- The only planet that has rings
- The number of planets in our Solar System
- This used to be called a planet
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- This planet has no moons
- This is nicknamed the Red Planet
- The distance light travels in a year
- Another name for a planet's movement
- The third planet from the Sun
- Our Sun is also a
12 Clues: Our Sun is also a • This planet has no moons • This planet has 63 moons • This planet is blue in color • The closest planet to the Sun • The third planet from the Sun • The only planet that has rings • This used to be called a planet • This is nicknamed the Red Planet • The distance light travels in a year • Another name for a planet's movement • ...
Solar System Crossword 2017-05-18
12 Clues: Chocolate bar • Spins on its side • Comes out at night • Aliens fly in them • The largest planet • Closest to the sun • Now a dwarf planet • There are 9 of them • The planet we live on • Well known for its rings • There are hundreds of them • What you wake up to in the morning
Solar System Crossword 2017-05-18
Across
- The largest planet in the solar system.
- Gets its name from the god of the sea.
- This planet has lots of rings.
- It can rain acid here.
- These can be seen in the sky at night.
- The object that orbits Earth.
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- The planet closest to the sun.
- The coldest planet in the solar system.
- The planets revolve around this.
- Some scientists don't think I'm a planet anymore.
- The planet we live on.
- The red planet next to earth.
12 Clues: The planet we live on. • It can rain acid here. • The red planet next to earth. • The object that orbits Earth. • The planet closest to the sun. • This planet has lots of rings. • The planets revolve around this. • Gets its name from the god of the sea. • These can be seen in the sky at night. • The largest planet in the solar system. • The coldest planet in the solar system. • ...
Solar System Review 2022-01-04
Across
- can float in water
- eclipse with earth's shadow on the moon
- the ability to reflect light
- covered in rusty minerals
- the hottest planet
- space rock that hits the ground
- has the most variable temperature
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- the type of planet J, S, U, N are
- discovered moons of Jupiter
- backward rotation of venus
- the sun is at the center of the solar system
- giant red spot on it
12 Clues: can float in water • the hottest planet • giant red spot on it • covered in rusty minerals • backward rotation of venus • discovered moons of Jupiter • the ability to reflect light • space rock that hits the ground • the type of planet J, S, U, N are • has the most variable temperature • eclipse with earth's shadow on the moon • the sun is at the center of the solar system
Our Solar system 2022-02-16
Across
- The red planet with the the biggest mountain
- The hottest planet in our solar system and a beutiful godess
- The biggest planet of all
- The furthest coldest planet
- A distant planet with the Greek name of sky
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- The only satellite of the Earth
- A big burning star
- The planet with the rings
- The only planet that supports life
- Not a planet any more, only a White Dwarf
- The first and smallest planet in our solar system
- Our milky way otherwise
12 Clues: A big burning star • Our milky way otherwise • The planet with the rings • The biggest planet of all • The furthest coldest planet • The only satellite of the Earth • The only planet that supports life • Not a planet any more, only a White Dwarf • A distant planet with the Greek name of sky • The red planet with the the biggest mountain • ...
THE SOLAR SYSTEM 2022-05-05
Across
- Head of the solar family
- A large family of millions of stars
- A celestial body revolving around a planet
- The nearest planet to the sun
- The Planet with rings
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- The natural satellite of the earth
- The largest planet in the solar system
- A celestial body having its own light
- The red planet
- The unique blue planet
- The dwarf planet
- Earth's twin planet
12 Clues: The red planet • The dwarf planet • Earth's twin planet • The Planet with rings • The unique blue planet • Head of the solar family • The nearest planet to the sun • The natural satellite of the earth • A large family of millions of stars • A celestial body having its own light • The largest planet in the solar system • A celestial body revolving around a planet
Our Solar System 2022-05-08
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- travel around a planet, natural satellites
- the center of an object
- very large objects that orbit a star
- irregularly shaped rocks that orbit stars
- a force that pulls all objects toward each other
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- revolving around another object
- planet round objects that are smaller than a planet
- a natural or man-made object in space
- holes in the ground caused by impact of an object
- space objects made of ice and dust with a long tail
- giant large planets made up largely of gas
- made up of hot gases tat shine in the night sky
12 Clues: the center of an object • revolving around another object • very large objects that orbit a star • a natural or man-made object in space • irregularly shaped rocks that orbit stars • travel around a planet, natural satellites • giant large planets made up largely of gas • made up of hot gases tat shine in the night sky • a force that pulls all objects toward each other • ...
The Solar System 2022-05-12
Across
- Energy and matter are ___________
- The largest planet
- 2 nuclei collide to form one larger nucleus
- The first element created after the Big Bang
- What needs to collect more materials to create planets
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- How stars are created in Solar Nebula's
- A compass would not work on mars because it does not have a ________
- The moon is made of _______
- Inner planets are ________
- Solar Nebula's are held together by ________
- The law that states that lots of gravity are redshifted meaning an explosion had to cause them to be moving away from each other
- ______ mass is in the center of the Solar Nebula
12 Clues: The largest planet • Inner planets are ________ • The moon is made of _______ • Energy and matter are ___________ • How stars are created in Solar Nebula's • 2 nuclei collide to form one larger nucleus • Solar Nebula's are held together by ________ • The first element created after the Big Bang • ______ mass is in the center of the Solar Nebula • ...
The Solar System 2024-02-15
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- known as the red planet
- dwarf planet after neptune
- the planet known for its beautiful rings
- coldest planet in the solar system
- an area of long lasting storm in Jupiter
- a planet with an atmosphere of toxic gases
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- a mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth
- the only known planet spinning on its side
- the largest planet in the solar system
- an area between the orbit or Mars and Jupiter that's home to asteroids
- planet closest to the sun
- the only planet known to support life
12 Clues: known as the red planet • planet closest to the sun • dwarf planet after neptune • coldest planet in the solar system • the only planet known to support life • the largest planet in the solar system • the planet known for its beautiful rings • an area of long lasting storm in Jupiter • the only known planet spinning on its side • a planet with an atmosphere of toxic gases • ...
THE SOLAR SYSTEM 2024-01-19
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- This is the smallest planet in the solar system.
- This is the biggest planet in the solar system.
- This is the natural satellite of a planet.
- This planet is called the red planet.
- A scientist who works in space.
- A giant sphere in space that moves in a stable orbit such as Earth, Mars, etc.
- This is the planet where we are living.
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- A rock that falls onto the Earth from space.
- This is a big ball of ice and dust that move very fast in space.
- This is the transport that carries people to space.
- STATION This is the place where astronauts live in space.
- This is a living creature from another planet.
12 Clues: A scientist who works in space. • This planet is called the red planet. • This is the planet where we are living. • This is the natural satellite of a planet. • A rock that falls onto the Earth from space. • This is a living creature from another planet. • This is the biggest planet in the solar system. • This is the smallest planet in the solar system. • ...
The Solar System 2024-12-09
Across
- Has four main phases
- Can be natural or artificial
- Blueish in colour due to gases in the atmosphere
- Adapted from the Greek God Zeus
- Our planet
- The Milky Way
- The brightest star
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- Resembles the Earth, can be seen with the naked eye
- The planet closest to the Sun
- Known for its rings around the planet
- The coldest planet
- Known as the red planet
12 Clues: Our planet • The Milky Way • The coldest planet • The brightest star • Has four main phases • Known as the red planet • Can be natural or artificial • The planet closest to the Sun • Adapted from the Greek God Zeus • Known for its rings around the planet • Blueish in colour due to gases in the atmosphere • Resembles the Earth, can be seen with the naked eye
The Solar System 2024-07-18
Across
- The planet with the most moons.
- The planet known for its blue color.
- The first person to step on the moon
- The only planet known to support life.
- The hottest planet in our solar system.
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- The name of the small car that is on Mars
- The planet named after the Roman god of war.
- The planet known for its beautiful rings
- The first dog in space
- The largest planet in our solar system.
- It is not called a planet anymore
- The closest planet to the Sun.
- The planet known as the "evening star" or "morning star".
13 Clues: The first dog in space • The closest planet to the Sun. • The planet with the most moons. • It is not called a planet anymore • The planet known for its blue color. • The first person to step on the moon • The only planet known to support life. • The largest planet in our solar system. • The hottest planet in our solar system. • The planet known for its beautiful rings • ...
The solar system 2025-08-12
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- The coldest planet in the solar system.
- Jupiter is the most. ……planet.
- Around Saturn there are rings made of ….
- is very near the sun. : MERCURY
- On Neptune there are many…..
- Mars has got 2…. The earth has got 1……
- The red rocky planet
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- Its Italian name is Giove…..
- The Earth looks blue because it has a lot of …..
- a burning ball of fire. : SUN
- Saturn’s moon
- Venus is more …… the the Earth when it moves
12 Clues: Saturn’s moon • The red rocky planet • Its Italian name is Giove….. • On Neptune there are many….. • Jupiter is the most. ……planet. • is very near the sun. : MERCURY • a burning ball of fire. : SUN • Mars has got 2…. The earth has got 1…… • The coldest planet in the solar system. • Around Saturn there are rings made of …. • Venus is more …… the the Earth when it moves • ...
Ecilpes 2025-11-16
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- The path objects travel in space
- Eclipse Earth blocks the Sun’s light from the Moon
- When Sun, Moon and Earth line up
- Eclipse Moon blocks the Sun
- Star at the centre of our Solar System
- Different shapes of the Moon we see
- Caused when light is blocked
- Moon Moon phase when lunar eclipses can happen
- Planet where we live, can block sunlight
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- Movement around another object (like the Moon around Earth)
- Eclipse Sun or Moon is fully covered
- Eclipse Sun or Moon is partly covered
- Force that keeps Moon in orbit
- Darkest part of the shadow
- Eclipse Ring of sunlight around the Moon
- Moon Moon phase when solar eclipses can happen
- Lighter outer shadow
- Where eclipses occur
- Earth’s natural satellite
19 Clues: Lighter outer shadow • Where eclipses occur • Earth’s natural satellite • Darkest part of the shadow • Caused when light is blocked • Force that keeps Moon in orbit • Eclipse Moon blocks the Sun • The path objects travel in space • When Sun, Moon and Earth line up • Different shapes of the Moon we see • Star at the centre of our Solar System • ...
Ecilpes 2025-11-16
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- The path objects travel in space
- Eclipse Earth blocks the Sun’s light from the Moon
- When Sun, Moon and Earth line up
- Eclipse Moon blocks the Sun
- Star at the centre of our Solar System
- Different shapes of the Moon we see
- Caused when light is blocked
- Moon Moon phase when lunar eclipses can happen
- Planet where we live, can block sunlight
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- Movement around another object (like the Moon around Earth)
- Eclipse Sun or Moon is fully covered
- Eclipse Sun or Moon is partly covered
- Force that keeps Moon in orbit
- Darkest part of the shadow
- Eclipse Ring of sunlight around the Moon
- Moon Moon phase when solar eclipses can happen
- Lighter outer shadow
- Where eclipses occur
- Earth’s natural satellite
19 Clues: Lighter outer shadow • Where eclipses occur • Earth’s natural satellite • Darkest part of the shadow • Caused when light is blocked • Force that keeps Moon in orbit • Eclipse Moon blocks the Sun • The path objects travel in space • When Sun, Moon and Earth line up • Different shapes of the Moon we see • Star at the centre of our Solar System • ...
Geology, Meteorology and Astronomy 2021-06-19
Across
- Is the eighth and farthest-known Solar planet from the Sun
- Which planet has only two moon
- Is the seventh planet from the Sun. Its name is a reference to the Greek god of the sky
- Suturn's largest moon
- This word means to spin on an axis
- Is the study of earth
- Is the study of rock
- What planet rotates 243 days and its revolusyon 225 days?
- The measure of the amount of the heat energy in the atmospheric
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- What is the largest planet in our solar system
- Is the amount of water vapor in the air
- This planet is the largest among the inner planets. And it's rotation is every 24 hours
- Describes how fast the air is moving fast a certain point
- It deals with the study of rock layers
- Is derived from ancient greek meaning "high in the air"
- The study of atmospheric phenomena
- What is the center of our solar system
- Jupiter's largest moon
- Which type of soil is made up of very tiny grains of rock
- Which layer of the earth do plants and animals live on?
20 Clues: Is the study of rock • Suturn's largest moon • Is the study of earth • Jupiter's largest moon • Which planet has only two moon • The study of atmospheric phenomena • This word means to spin on an axis • It deals with the study of rock layers • What is the center of our solar system • Is the amount of water vapor in the air • What is the largest planet in our solar system • ...
Geology, Meteorology and Astronomy 2021-06-19
Across
- This word means to spin on an axis
- Which layer of the earth do plants and animals live on?
- Describes how fast the air is moving fast a certain point
- The measure of the amount of the heat energy in the atmospheric
- Suturn's largest moon
- What is the largest planet in our solar system
- Which planet has only two moon
- Is the study of rock
- Which type of soil is made up of very tiny grains of rock
- Jupiter's largest moon
- Is the seventh planet from the Sun. Its name is a reference to the Greek god of the sky
- What planet rotates 243 days and its revolusyon 225 days?
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- This planet is the largest among the inner planets. And it's rotation is every 24 hours
- Is the amount of water vapor in the air
- What is the center of our solar system
- It deals with the study of rock layers
- The study of atmospheric phenomena
- Is the study of earth
- Is derived from ancient greek meaning "high in the air"
- Is the eighth and farthest-known Solar planet from the Sun
20 Clues: Is the study of rock • Suturn's largest moon • Is the study of earth • Jupiter's largest moon • Which planet has only two moon • This word means to spin on an axis • The study of atmospheric phenomena • What is the center of our solar system • It deals with the study of rock layers • Is the amount of water vapor in the air • What is the largest planet in our solar system • ...
Who am I? Solar System edition 2017-05-16
Across
- I am at the centre of our solar system, every planet orbits around me. Who am I?
- I am known for the three rings that surround me. Who am I?
- I am the only planet that has liquid on its surface and maintains life. Who am I?
- I am the largest planet in our solar system. Who am I?
- I am tilted and therefore orbit the sun on my side. Who am I?
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- I am the hottest planet in our solar system and closest to Earth. Who am I?
- I used to be a planet, however now I am classified as a dwarf planet. Who am I?
- I am a red planet, yet I am very cold. Who am I?
- I am known today as the furthest planet from Earth. Who am I?
- I am the smallest planet in our solar system. Who am I?
10 Clues: I am a red planet, yet I am very cold. Who am I? • I am the largest planet in our solar system. Who am I? • I am the smallest planet in our solar system. Who am I? • I am known for the three rings that surround me. Who am I? • I am known today as the furthest planet from Earth. Who am I? • I am tilted and therefore orbit the sun on my side. Who am I? • ...
Planets 2021-12-07
Across
- It is the first planet so far away from the Earth that it can only be seen with the use of a telescope.
- It is the only planet which has ring in it.
- It is the closest planet to the sun in the solar system.
- It is the coldest planet in the solar system
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- It is the hottest planet in the solar system.
- It is the brightest planet in our solar system.
- This planet has 2 moons that is Deimos and
- It is the only planet which exists life.
8 Clues: It is the only planet which exists life. • This planet has 2 moons that is Deimos and • It is the only planet which has ring in it. • It is the coldest planet in the solar system • It is the hottest planet in the solar system. • It is the brightest planet in our solar system. • It is the closest planet to the sun in the solar system. • ...
The Planets 2022-09-27
Across
- the smallest terrestrial planet; the smallest plant in the Solar System
- the farthest planet from the sun; the smallest of the gas giants
- the most widely searched planet for life
- the biggest planet of our solar system; one of the five visible planets
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- the second-largest planet in the Solar System; has a total of 82 confirmed moons
- the biggest of the ice giants; the only planet known to rotate on its side
- the second planet from the sun; the 6th largest planet in the Solar System
- is around 4.5 billion years old
8 Clues: is around 4.5 billion years old • the most widely searched planet for life • the farthest planet from the sun; the smallest of the gas giants • the smallest terrestrial planet; the smallest plant in the Solar System • the biggest planet of our solar system; one of the five visible planets • ...
Geology, Meteorology and Astronomy 2021-06-19
Across
- Suturn's largest moon
- What planet rotates 243 days and its revolusyon 225 days?
- What is the largest planet in our solar system
- This word means to spin on an axis
- Which layer of the earth do plants and animals live on?
- Is the study of rock
- Which planet has only two moon
- Jupiter's largest moon
- Which type of soil is made up of very tiny grains of rock
- This planet is the largest among the inner planets. And it's rotation is every 24 hours
- Is derived from ancient greek meaning "high in the air"
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- Is the eighth and farthest-known Solar planet from the Sun
- The measure of the amount of the heat energy in the atmospheric
- It deals with the study of rock layers
- Describes how fast the air is moving fast a certain point
- Is the seventh planet from the Sun. Its name is a reference to the Greek god of the sky
- Is the study of earth
- What is the center of our solar system
- Is the amount of water vapor in the air
- The study of atmospheric phenomena
20 Clues: Is the study of rock • Suturn's largest moon • Is the study of earth • Jupiter's largest moon • Which planet has only two moon • This word means to spin on an axis • The study of atmospheric phenomena • It deals with the study of rock layers • What is the center of our solar system • Is the amount of water vapor in the air • What is the largest planet in our solar system • ...
World Planet Day 2022-11-18
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- Eighth and most distant planet in our solar system.
- Fourth planet from the Sun
- Seventh planet from the Sun and has the third-largest diameter in our solar system.
- Largest planet in the solar system and fifth from the sun
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- Smallest planet and nearest to the Sun.
- Second planet from the Sun and is closest to Earth.
- sixth from the sun and the second largest planet in the solar system
- Third planet from the Sun and the only place we know of so far that's inhabited by living things.
8 Clues: Fourth planet from the Sun • Smallest planet and nearest to the Sun. • Second planet from the Sun and is closest to Earth. • Eighth and most distant planet in our solar system. • Largest planet in the solar system and fifth from the sun • sixth from the sun and the second largest planet in the solar system • ...
Space 2025-02-05
23 Clues: MAA • KUU • YDIN • OTAVA • TÄHTI • KORONA • VAIPPA • GALAKSI • AVARUUS • VETOVOIMA • ASTEROIDI • UNIVERSUMI • KUUNSIRPPI • LINNUNRATA • TÄHTIKUVIOT • POHJANTÄHTI • MUSTA-AUKKO • METEORIITTI • AVARUUSLENTO • KAASUPURKAUS • AURINKOKUNTA • KIVIPLANEETTA • KAASUPLANEETTA
Planet Crossword 2021-08-02
Across
- It is called the "Red Planet"
- The center of the Solar System
- Known as the only planet that can support life
- Sixth Planet from the Sun and it is famous because of its prominent rings
- System Planetary system where Earth belongs
- It is called as satellite
- Closest Planet to the Sun
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- Seventh Planet from the Sun and known as the "sideways planet"
- System Planetary system where Earth belongs
- Second planet from the Sun and called the "Earth's Sister"
- A massive self-luminous celestial body of gas that shines
- Fifth Planet from the Sun and the largest planet
- It is called a Dwarf Planet
- Eighth and Farthest known planet from the Sun
14 Clues: It is called as satellite • Closest Planet to the Sun • It is called a Dwarf Planet • It is called the "Red Planet" • The center of the Solar System • System Planetary system where Earth belongs • System Planetary system where Earth belongs • Eighth and Farthest known planet from the Sun • Known as the only planet that can support life • ...
Vocabulary 2021-12-13
Across
- shadows inner region shaded
- collects information on plants and the moon
- tide, happens when sun and moon are right angles of each other
- rock orbiting the sun
- eclipse, moon is darkened by the earths shadow
- force towards the center of earth
- solid piece of debris
- eclipse, sunlight is blocked by moon
- visible at night
- station, larger satellite that operates in space
- tilt, rotational axis and orbital axis
- star in the center of solar system
- device that is launched into the air
- plants, small plant lacking technical criteria
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- bodies, object outside of earths atmosphere
- paths, object in space repeating a path
- rising and falling caused by moon and sun
- someone who goes into space
- national aeronautics and space administration
- helps you look at the plants
- holds the solar system
- conclusion based off of evidence and reasoning
- tide, at its highest level
- move on central axis
- moves around axis
- moon, phase of moon when its not lit at all
- tide, happens after a new or full moon
- moon, phase of moon when its fully lit
- tide, at its lowest level
- shadows outer region shaded
30 Clues: visible at night • moves around axis • move on central axis • rock orbiting the sun • solid piece of debris • holds the solar system • tide, at its lowest level • tide, at its highest level • shadows inner region shaded • someone who goes into space • shadows outer region shaded • helps you look at the plants • force towards the center of earth • star in the center of solar system • ...
Spinning in Space 2016-11-01
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- Pollution: Man-made light that disrupts the natural light cycle is known as... (5, 9)
- Earth has 4 of these during the year
- I: The first satellite in space
- We travelled to the moon in a...
- II: The second spacecraft sent to Mars
- The... has been expanding since the Big Bang
- Cassiopeia is a ... in the Northern Hemisphere
- Mars is one, so is Saturn
- Probes: A series of 8 spacecraft missions (7, 6)
- A... eclipse occurs when the moon passes into the Earth's shadow
- Phases: A waning gibbous is one of the... (5, 6)
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- ... Space Telescope is a large telescope launched by NASA
- The... program was a group of rocket-powered flights, also the name of the planet closest to the sun
- A... eclipse occurs when the sun is obscured by the moon
- The Moon is in ... around the Earth
- What is the name of the theory that Copernicus proposed about the arrangement of our solar system?
- We have a summer and winter...
- The name of the home for astronauts in space (acronym)
- Occurs when the Earth crosses the Celestial Equator
- System: Ours has 8 planets (5, 6)
20 Clues: Mars is one, so is Saturn • We have a summer and winter... • I: The first satellite in space • We travelled to the moon in a... • System: Ours has 8 planets (5, 6) • The Moon is in ... around the Earth • Earth has 4 of these during the year • II: The second spacecraft sent to Mars • The... has been expanding since the Big Bang • Cassiopeia is a ... in the Northern Hemisphere • ...
Cosmic Catastrophes 2023-09-20
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- The star that is the center of our solar system.
- Made up of millions of solar systems and makes up the universe.
- The revolution of something around another larger object.
- Large balls of burning gas in space.
- Round objects too small to be considered real planets.
- Relating to the universe or cosmos.
- Gasses surrounding planets
- Happens when a meteorite enters atmosphere and burns up.
- Small icy object that orbits the Sun and is known for it’s “tail.”
- A place in space where the gravity is so strong not even light can escape it.
- The only planet in our solar system suitable for life.
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- something that is mostly made up of planets, stars, and asteroids.
- Round objects that revolve around stars.
- The large round object that orbits Earth.
- A giant cloud of gas and dust in space.
- Something used to make distant things, like planets seem much closer than they really are.
- Small rocky object that orbits the Sun and is found between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars.
- When Earth encounters many meteors at once.
- A dying star
- Millions of galaxies.
20 Clues: A dying star • Millions of galaxies. • Gasses surrounding planets • Relating to the universe or cosmos. • Large balls of burning gas in space. • A giant cloud of gas and dust in space. • Round objects that revolve around stars. • The large round object that orbits Earth. • When Earth encounters many meteors at once. • The star that is the center of our solar system. • ...
sun, moon, and earth crossword! 2024-02-21
Across
- the force that attracts a body towards the earth.
- A repeating path that on object makes around another object.
- is made of 70% water and 30% land. It is also a natural satellite to earth.
- the collection of 8 planets and their moons in orbit around the sun.
- the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
- Synonym for spinning.
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- There are 8 of them in our solar system
- the sun is about 10,000 F, it is really ___.
- An imaginary line about which a body rotates.
- a huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar systems.
- similar to orbit
- what a planet or celestial is made of.
- The sun is a _____ source.
- The sun is made up of _____.
- A object that moves around a larger object.
- shooting ____ or the sun is the only ____.
- is made of 70% hydrogen, 28% helium, and 2% other.
- a piece of rock or metal that burns very brightly when it enters the Earth's atmosphere from space.
- a large, bowl-shaped cavity in the ground.
- A planet with alot of craters and is mostly made of rock. is a natural satellite to earth.
20 Clues: similar to orbit • Synonym for spinning. • The sun is a _____ source. • The sun is made up of _____. • There are 8 of them in our solar system • what a planet or celestial is made of. • shooting ____ or the sun is the only ____. • a large, bowl-shaped cavity in the ground. • A object that moves around a larger object. • the sun is about 10,000 F, it is really ___. • ...
Mass, Space, and Energy 2024-10-18
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- What natural satellite orbits the Earth?
- What powers the planets and provides light and heat to the solar system?
- Which planet is known for its thick, toxic atmosphere?
- What occurs when one celestial body passes through the shadow of another?
- What was the name of the famous NASA mission that landed humans on the moon?
- What is the vast expanse in which all celestial bodies exist?
- What planet do we live on?
- What term describes the places where energy is kept?
- Which planet is famous for its rings?
- What is the force exerted on an object due to gravity?
- Which planet is the largest in our solar system?
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- What is the process of moving energy from one object to another?
- Which red planet is fourth from the sun?
- What is a body that orbits a planet or star?
- What causes changes in weather patterns over a year?
- What are the different stages of the moon called?
- What is the upward force acting on an object in a fluid?
- What is the amount of matter in an object?
- What is the capacity to do work called?
- What vehicle is used to travel into space?
20 Clues: What planet do we live on? • Which planet is famous for its rings? • What is the capacity to do work called? • What natural satellite orbits the Earth? • Which red planet is fourth from the sun? • What is the amount of matter in an object? • What vehicle is used to travel into space? • What is a body that orbits a planet or star? • ...
Space 2025-05-15
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- flare a bright, gaseous surface eruption from the sun (2 words)
- hottest planet in solar system
- determined orbits were elliptical
- wind stream of charged particles from the sun (2 words)
- no longer a planet due to not meeting all 3 criteria
- last planet
- known for rings
- known as the "northern lights" (2 words)
- largest planet
- red planet
- rock that lands on earth
- known as "shooting stars"
- made precise measurements of location of planets, not exact
- believed the sun was the center of the Solar System
- term for when Earth is the center
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- term for the inner most planets
- spot on the surface of the sun with cooler temperatures
- determined the planets stay in orbit because of inertia and gravity
- confirmed Copernicus believe by viewing planet phases
- surface of the sun
- term to represent the outermost planets (2 words, no space for answer)
- chunk of ice and dust that orbits the sun
- has light blue color due to methane
- white halo around the sun
- believed Earth was the center of the universe
- rock/ice that is in space
- closest to the sun
- term for when the Sun is the center
- only planet with liquid water
29 Clues: red planet • last planet • largest planet • known for rings • surface of the sun • closest to the sun • rock that lands on earth • white halo around the sun • rock/ice that is in space • known as "shooting stars" • only planet with liquid water • hottest planet in solar system • term for the inner most planets • determined orbits were elliptical • term for when Earth is the center • ...
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 2016-06-17
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- A DOG OF MIXED BREED; A MONGREL
- A CUSTOM WHERE A HINDU WOMAN BURNT HERSELF ALIVE ON THE FUNERAL PYRE OF HER HUSBAND
- A QUADRILATERAL IN WHICH ONE PAIR OF OPPOSITE SIDES ARE PARALLEL BUT OTHER TWO SIDES ARE NON-PARALLEL
- THE PRODUCT OF A NUMBER MULTIPLIED BY ITSELF
- FEATHERY HIGH CLOUD
- NAME GIVEN TO THE WORST CONDUCTORS OF HEAT
- THE SOUND OF FOOD COOKING IN HOT FAT
- VERY FINE RAIN WITH SMALL AND LIGHT WATER DROPLETS
- THE NAME GIVEN TO THE INDIAN SOLDIERS IN THE BRITISH ARMY
- THE SMALLEST PARTICLE OF MATTER
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- LARGEST PLANET OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
- A PATRIOTIC FEELING OF LOVE AND LOYALITY FOR ONE'S COUNTRY
- PUREST FORM OF CARBON
- THE DISTANCE COVERED BY AN OBJECT IN UNIT TIME
- A CONTAGIOUS DISEASE OF DOGS THAT CAN BE TRANSMITTED TO HUMANS
- A PRIMARY SOURCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
- A LUMINOUS CELESTIAL BODY WHICH MOVES ABOUT IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM IN AN ELLIPTICAL ORBIT
- LARGE AMOUNTS OF FAST MOVING WATER
- THE LONGEST CHORD OF A CIRCLE
- WEATHER CONDITIONS OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME IN AN AREA
- DENSEST AND LARGEST METROPOLITAN CITY IN THE WORLD
21 Clues: FEATHERY HIGH CLOUD • PUREST FORM OF CARBON • THE LONGEST CHORD OF A CIRCLE • A DOG OF MIXED BREED; A MONGREL • THE SMALLEST PARTICLE OF MATTER • LARGEST PLANET OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM • LARGE AMOUNTS OF FAST MOVING WATER • A PRIMARY SOURCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY • THE SOUND OF FOOD COOKING IN HOT FAT • NAME GIVEN TO THE WORST CONDUCTORS OF HEAT • ...
Science T1 - T4 2021-01-25
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- the movement of energy to something else.
- the place outside of Earth.
- energy in motion
- magnet created from electricity.
- a force that is pushing down on us.
- Earth is tilted on its _______.
- space rock (shooting star)
- rays that create warmer weather on Earth.
- rays that create colder weather on Earth.
- how much matter is in an object
- this is why we have seasons on Earth.
- an eclipse where the Moon blocks the Sun.
- created when light is blocked by an object
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- type of moon that is less than half full.
- caused by the Earth's tilt on its axis.
- these are found between Mars and Jupiter.
- an eclipse where the Moon turns red.
- when a meteor hits the ground
- magnet that always has a magnetic field.
- type of moon that is more than half full.
- electricity that stores electrons
- measure of how compact something is.
- the total amount of heat energy
- largest planet in our Solar System.
- magnet that can be turned on or off.
- type of energy from the flow of electrons.
- largest star in our solar system
27 Clues: energy in motion • space rock (shooting star) • the place outside of Earth. • when a meteor hits the ground • the total amount of heat energy • Earth is tilted on its _______. • how much matter is in an object • magnet created from electricity. • largest star in our solar system • electricity that stores electrons • largest planet in our Solar System. • ...
Earth 2023-01-24
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- The largest subtances of our earth
- The season rainging from september to december in northern hemisphire
- The season rainging from june to september in southern hemisphire
- the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
- The earth moving around the sun in an elliptical shape
- Molten rock
- Has 5500 degree celcius temperature
- The hottest planet in our solar system
- The thinnest layer of our earth
- Dwarf planet
- Liquid elements layer of our earth and made from iron and nickel
- village, buildings, road are the example of ..... environment
- The largest continent in the world
- river, moutains, hills are the example of ........ environment
- The largest land surfaces on earth
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- Synonim of sun
- Barier between terrestrial planets and jovian planets
- The season rainging from december to march in southern hemisphire
- The thickest layer of our earth
- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
- The biggest planet of our solar system
- The closest planet to the sun
- The spinning of earth on its own axis
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
- the purposeful clearing of forested land.
- Magma that comes to the surface by volcanic eruptions
- The season rainging from march to june in northern hemisphire
27 Clues: Molten rock • Dwarf planet • Synonim of sun • Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars • The closest planet to the sun • The thickest layer of our earth • The thinnest layer of our earth • Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune • The largest subtances of our earth • The largest continent in the world • The largest land surfaces on earth • Has 5500 degree celcius temperature • ...
Danyunna Love Vocabulary crossword 2026-01-20
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- The largest moon in the entire solar system
- The smaller and farther moon of mars
- usesr radio waves to detect and map objects or surface
- Rocky planets with solid surfaces like earth and mars
- The distance where a moon can be torn apart by gravity
- A steep slope or cliff on a planetary surface
- Neptune's largest moon, known for its icy surface
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- Saturn's largest moon with a thick atmosphere
- The largest volcano in the solar system
- bands of ice and rock that orbit a planet
- A process where sunlight breaks molecules apart
- A huge impact crater found on mercury
- Fast moving winds high in a planet's atmosphere
- A large highland region on venus
- A massive canyon system located on mars
- one of mars small moons that orbits very close to the planet
16 Clues: A large highland region on venus • The smaller and farther moon of mars • A huge impact crater found on mercury • The largest volcano in the solar system • A massive canyon system located on mars • bands of ice and rock that orbit a planet • The largest moon in the entire solar system • Saturn's largest moon with a thick atmosphere • ...
Star 2024-05-05
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- To consume fuel through nuclear reactions
- The distance light travels in one year
- A huge cloud of gas and dust in space
- The nuclear process powering stars
- A huge group of stars, gas and dust
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- WAY The galaxy containing our solar system
- The star at the center of our solar system
- The explosive death of a massive star
- Part of the name for our Sun's family
- A massive, luminous ball of gas in space
10 Clues: The nuclear process powering stars • A huge group of stars, gas and dust • The explosive death of a massive star • Part of the name for our Sun's family • A huge cloud of gas and dust in space • The distance light travels in one year • A massive, luminous ball of gas in space • To consume fuel through nuclear reactions • WAY The galaxy containing our solar system • ...
Space Crossword 2024-11-22
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- - The hottest planet in the solar system
- - The apparent shift of an object when viewed from different positions
- - A volcano that erupts water, ammonia, or methane instead of lava
- - What astronauts do on the lunar surface
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- - The distance light travels in one year
- - A planet outside our solar system
- WIND - Particles emitted by the sun
- MATTER - The unseen mass that makes up most of the universe
- - A being from another planet
- - A space void of matter
10 Clues: - A space void of matter • - A being from another planet • - A planet outside our solar system • WIND - Particles emitted by the sun • - The distance light travels in one year • - The hottest planet in the solar system • - What astronauts do on the lunar surface • MATTER - The unseen mass that makes up most of the universe • ...
Planets Crossword 2022-11-12
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- This planet is cold, and it is sometimes called the Red Planet. It is red because of the rusty iron in the ground.
- This was once a planet, but is now considered a dwarf planet.
- The smallest planet in our solar system, and the closest planet to the sun.
- The hottest planet in our solar system.
- This planet is the biggest in our solar system.
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- System Consists of the sun and everything that orbits or travels around the sun including the eight planets.
- This planet is dark, cold, and very windy. This planet has six rings, although they are very hard to see.
- This planet is unique because it rotates on its side. The methane on this planet causes its color to be blue.
- The sixth planet from the sun. It is most famous for its beautiful giant rings. It is the least dense planet.
- Our home planet. Water covers 70% of this planet’s surface.
10 Clues: The hottest planet in our solar system. • This planet is the biggest in our solar system. • Our home planet. Water covers 70% of this planet’s surface. • This was once a planet, but is now considered a dwarf planet. • The smallest planet in our solar system, and the closest planet to the sun. • ...
Planet Crossword 2021-08-02
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- The center of the Solar System
- Second planet from the Sun and called the "Earth's Sister"
- Fifth Planet from the Sun and the largest planet
- It is called the "Red Planet"
- System Planetary system where Earth belongs
- System Planetary system where Earth belongs
- Seventh Planet from the Sun and known as the "sideways planet"
- Known as the only planet that can support life
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- The center of the Solar System
- Sixth Planet from the Sun and it is famous because of its prominent rings
- A massive self-luminous celestial body of gas that shines
- Eighth and Farthest known planet from the Sun
- It is called as satellite
- Closest Planet to the Sun
- It is called a Dwarf Planet
15 Clues: It is called as satellite • Closest Planet to the Sun • It is called a Dwarf Planet • It is called the "Red Planet" • The center of the Solar System • The center of the Solar System • System Planetary system where Earth belongs • System Planetary system where Earth belongs • Eighth and Farthest known planet from the Sun • Known as the only planet that can support life • ...
ALL ABOUT SPACE 2023-04-23
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- Earth's natural satellite
- a group of stars that make an imaginary shape in the night sky. They are usually named after mythological characters, people, animals and objects.
- a gas planet;biggest planet in the solar system
- important tool in astronomy, or the study of planets, stars, and other objects in outer space.
- is a vehicle used to fly through space
- The partial or total blocking of light of one celestial object by another. An example is when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth
- the study of the Universe and everything in it
- a person who is specially trained to travel into outer space
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- small chunk of dust and ice that orbits, or travels around, the sun
- made of the layers of gases surrounding a planet or other celestial body
- last name, known as the first human on the moon
- the star at the center of the solar system
- giant spheres of superhot gas made up mostly of hydrogen and helium
- the only inhabited planet in the solar system
- planet with rings
15 Clues: planet with rings • Earth's natural satellite • is a vehicle used to fly through space • the star at the center of the solar system • the only inhabited planet in the solar system • the study of the Universe and everything in it • a gas planet;biggest planet in the solar system • last name, known as the first human on the moon • ...
Danyunna Love Vocabulary crossword 2026-01-20
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- The largest moon in the entire solar system
- The smaller and farther moon of mars
- usesr radio waves to detect and map objects or surface
- Rocky planets with solid surfaces like earth and mars
- The distance where a moon can be torn apart by gravity
- A steep slope or cliff on a planetary surface
- Neptune's largest moon, known for its icy surface
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- Saturn's largest moon with a thick atmosphere
- The largest volcano in the solar system
- bands of ice and rock that orbit a planet
- A process where sunlight breaks molecules apart
- A huge impact crater found on mercury
- Fast moving winds high in a planet's atmosphere
- A large highland region on venus
- A massive canyon system located on mars
- one of mars small moons that orbits very close to the planet
16 Clues: A large highland region on venus • The smaller and farther moon of mars • A huge impact crater found on mercury • The largest volcano in the solar system • A massive canyon system located on mars • bands of ice and rock that orbit a planet • The largest moon in the entire solar system • Saturn's largest moon with a thick atmosphere • ...
Copernico 2023-04-17
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- Branch of mathematics used by Copernicus to support his theory
- Term used to describe the change in scientific thought brought about by Copernicus
- Greek god of the sun, after whom the heliocentric model was named
- Italian astronomer who provided further evidence for the heliocentric model
- A building or structure used for observing celestial objects
- Celestial body proposed by Copernicus as the center of the solar system
- Polish astronomer who proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system
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- Copernicus's book in which he laid out his heliocentric theory
- Imaginary sphere surrounding Earth on which the stars were thought to be fixed in the geocentric model
- The apparent shift in position of an object when viewed from two different locations, which provided evidence for the heliocentric model.
- Danish astronomer who made detailed observations of the planets and stars to support Copernicus's theory
- Celestial bodies that orbit around the sun
- The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena
- Circular paths that planets were thought to follow in the geocentric model of the solar system
- Apparent backwards motion of planets in the sky observed in the geocentric model
15 Clues: Celestial bodies that orbit around the sun • The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena • A building or structure used for observing celestial objects • Copernicus's book in which he laid out his heliocentric theory • Branch of mathematics used by Copernicus to support his theory • Greek god of the sun, after whom the heliocentric model was named • ...
Danyunna Love Vocabulary crossword 2026-01-20
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- The largest moon in the entire solar system
- The smaller and farther moon of mars
- usesr radio waves to detect and map objects or surface
- Rocky planets with solid surfaces like earth and mars
- The distance where a moon can be torn apart by gravity
- A steep slope or cliff on a planetary surface
- Neptune's largest moon, known for its icy surface
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- Saturn's largest moon with a thick atmosphere
- The largest volcano in the solar system
- bands of ice and rock that orbit a planet
- A process where sunlight breaks molecules apart
- A huge impact crater found on mercury
- Fast moving winds high in a planet's atmosphere
- A large highland region on venus
- A massive canyon system located on mars
- one of mars small moons that orbits very close to the planet
16 Clues: A large highland region on venus • The smaller and farther moon of mars • A huge impact crater found on mercury • The largest volcano in the solar system • A massive canyon system located on mars • bands of ice and rock that orbit a planet • The largest moon in the entire solar system • Saturn's largest moon with a thick atmosphere • ...
The Inner Planets 2014-12-10
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- this planet has a red powdery dust covering its surface due to iron in the soil
- this is the only object in the solar system other than Earth that humans have set foot upon
- this is so thin on Mercury making it hot and cold and susceptible to asteroid impacts
- this planet has the slowest rotation of any planet in the solar system
- Earth is the only planet whose surface is divided into these
- clockwise spin of a planet about its axis
- counterclockwise spin of a planet
- this planet has liquid water and an energy source
- this is the unit used to measure the average distance between the sun and the Earth
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- Mars is the only planet to have strong winds causing these which can cover the planet
- four, small, dense, rocky planets
- effect carbon dioxide is trapped on Venus and builds up causing this
- water Earth is the only planet that has this
- this planet has the most extreme temperature range in the solar system
- accounts for most of Mercury's interior
15 Clues: four, small, dense, rocky planets • counterclockwise spin of a planet • accounts for most of Mercury's interior • clockwise spin of a planet about its axis • water Earth is the only planet that has this • this planet has liquid water and an energy source • Earth is the only planet whose surface is divided into these • ...
Astronomy 2024-08-09
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- The fuzzy cloud surrounding the nucleus of a comet.
- Any object in the Solar System beyond Neptune.
- A type of meteorite composed mostly of silicate minerals.
- A small rocky or metallic body in outer space before it enters Earth's atmosphere.
- A streak of light, produced when a space rock burns up in Earth's atmosphere.
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- A well-known comet that orbits the Sun every 76 years.
- The tail of a comet made of small particles.
- The solid core of a comet made of ice and rock.
- A distant spherical shell of icy bodies surrounding the Solar System.
- A type of meteorite that is primarily composed of iron and nickel.
- A small rocky body orbiting the Sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt.
- A space rock that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.
- The largest asteroid in the asteroid belt and also classified as a dwarf planet.
- The tail of a comet made of ionized gases.
- A region of the Solar System beyond Neptune's orbit containing many small icy bodies.
15 Clues: The tail of a comet made of ionized gases. • The tail of a comet made of small particles. • Any object in the Solar System beyond Neptune. • The solid core of a comet made of ice and rock. • The fuzzy cloud surrounding the nucleus of a comet. • A well-known comet that orbits the Sun every 76 years. • A type of meteorite composed mostly of silicate minerals. • ...
History of the Solar System 2025-03-12
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- Greeks loved these perfect shapes
- the star in our solar system
- A model of the solar system in which the sun is the center
- He believed that Earth was the center of the universe
- patterns of stars
- A model of the solar system (and universe) in which Earth is at the center
- He believed the planets moved around the sun-heliocentric model
- the tool Galileo used to look at the stars and planets
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- He believed the sun, moon, and stars revolved around Earth. And that Earth was the center of the universe with the other planets revolving around the sun
- He confirmed the heliocentric model, proved gravity and inertia work together to keep planets and their moon in motion
- He used a telescope to make observations proving the heliocentric model when he observed Jupiter's moons and Venus's phases
- a scientist who studies stars, planets, and and the things in space
- Used Tycho Brahe's model to find that the planets' orbits are elliptical
- the Greek word for sun
- Kepler found the orbit of each planet was this shape
15 Clues: patterns of stars • the Greek word for sun • the star in our solar system • Greeks loved these perfect shapes • Kepler found the orbit of each planet was this shape • He believed that Earth was the center of the universe • the tool Galileo used to look at the stars and planets • A model of the solar system in which the sun is the center • ...
The Planets 2021-02-04
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- ____includes planets, stars, galaxies, dust clouds and ect..
- way ____is well known earth galaxie
- brightest star in the solar system
- a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit round a star.
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- closest planet to the sun in the Solar System
- biggest Planet in the world
- brightest planet in the solar system
- name the Planet which was disappear
8 Clues: biggest Planet in the world • brightest star in the solar system • name the Planet which was disappear • brightest planet in the solar system • way ____is well known earth galaxie • closest planet to the sun in the Solar System • ____includes planets, stars, galaxies, dust clouds and ect.. • a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit round a star.
View from the Earth 2023-06-17
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- Altitude of 90 degrees from horizon is called
- The path of the Sun can also be called as
- The Big Dipper is a part of this constellation.
- Coordinate system that use azimuths & altitudes
- The apparent path of the Sun on the celestial sphere.
- Vernal equinox also known as the first point of
- The Moon rotates on its axis with a period that is the same as its orbital period is called
- Coordinate system that use latitudes & longitudes
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- Total solar eclipse is possible because the size is nearly equal.
- Summer solstice is when the sun is
- Solar eclipse is when the moon is in of the Sun and the earth
- Total solar eclipse can only be seen at the
- The lesser known the 13th zodiac is the
- The reason why we don’t have eclipse every month is because the moon’s is inclined by
- A super moon occurred when
15 Clues: A super moon occurred when • Summer solstice is when the sun is • The lesser known the 13th zodiac is the • The path of the Sun can also be called as • Total solar eclipse can only be seen at the • Altitude of 90 degrees from horizon is called • The Big Dipper is a part of this constellation. • Coordinate system that use azimuths & altitudes • ...
Earth Space Science 2025-07-30
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- A cluster of stars in the sky that are grouped together in a particular pattern
- An object that orbits a planet
- The science that studies celestial objects
- Has a star with planets orbiting it
- The galaxy Earth's a part of
- A huge ball of glowing gas
- The entirety of time, space, matter, and energy
- A star in the center of our solar system
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- A measure of distance, the distance light travels in a year
- An object that orbits a planets, a natural satellite
- Balls of ice and dust orbiting the sun
- A huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stats and their solar systems, all held together by gravity
- A small rocky 'mini planet'
- One of the eight main celestial bodies of our solar system
- A rock in space that enters the surface/ atmosphere of a planet.
15 Clues: A huge ball of glowing gas • A small rocky 'mini planet' • The galaxy Earth's a part of • An object that orbits a planet • Has a star with planets orbiting it • Balls of ice and dust orbiting the sun • A star in the center of our solar system • The science that studies celestial objects • The entirety of time, space, matter, and energy • ...
Earth & Space Science 2024-06-13
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- Moon phase during a lunar eclipse.
- When more than half the moon is visible.
- When half the moon is visible.
- When less than half the moon is visible.
- Moon phase during a solar eclipse.
- Lighter part of a shadow.
- Gives us seasons.
- When a star explodes.
- Planet A planet that does not meet all requirements.
- Planets with a hard rocky surface.
- The force that hold it together!
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- Gives us day and night.
- Largest planet in the solar system.
- Longest and shortest days of the year.
- Equal daylight all over the world.
- Another name for an outer planet.
- Eclipse where the moon is covered.
- The number of moon phases there are.
- Eclipse where the sun is covered.
- The name of our galaxy
- Darkest part of a shadow.
21 Clues: Gives us seasons. • When a star explodes. • The name of our galaxy • Gives us day and night. • Lighter part of a shadow. • Darkest part of a shadow. • When half the moon is visible. • The force that hold it together! • Another name for an outer planet. • Eclipse where the sun is covered. • Moon phase during a lunar eclipse. • Equal daylight all over the world. • ...
Vocabulary 1 2024-03-05
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- The moon is a natural___________ of Earth.
- All the planets in the solar system__________the
- The first man walked on the____________in 1969.
- An_________is similar to a planet, but much
- Jupiter is the largest__________in our solar system
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- The__________contains a huge number of galaxies.
- Our________is called the Milky Way.
- Humans can’t breathe the___________ on Mars.
- The sun is the____________ in our solar system.
9 Clues: Our________is called the Milky Way. • The moon is a natural___________ of Earth. • An_________is similar to a planet, but much • Humans can’t breathe the___________ on Mars. • The first man walked on the____________in 1969. • The sun is the____________ in our solar system. • The__________contains a huge number of galaxies. • ...
Physics crossword 2023-12-12
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- neutrons- a free neutron with a kinetic energy of about 0.025 eV (about 4.0×10−21 J or 2.4 MJ/kg, hence a speed of 2.19 km/s)
- power station- also called combustion power plants, they operate with energy produced by a steam boiler fueled by coal, natural gas, heating oil, as well as by biomass.
- energy - advantages and disadvantages- An energy source that is both renewable and inexhaustible by definition. High upfront cost.
- energy- energy per unit mass.
- rods- used to control the power of a nuclear reactor
- not able to be renewed.
- energy - advantages and disadvantages- While nuclear energy may be clean and its production emission-free, experts highlight a hidden danger of this power: nuclear waste.
- The minimum amount of electric power delivered or required over a given period of time at a steady rate.
- - advantages and disadvantages- It is clean and sustainable., the impact it can have on the environment.
- vibrations- can behave like particles or waves
- diagram- a visualization used to depict a flow from one set of values to another.
- an arbitrator or mediator.
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- storage system- a configuration of two water reservoirs at different elevations that can generate power as water moves down from one to the other (discharge), passing through a turbine
- conduction- the diffusion of thermal energy (heat) within one material or between materials in contact.
- heating panel- Active solar heating systems use solar energy to heat a fluid -- either liquid or air -- and then transfer the solar heat directly to the interior space or to a storage system for later use.
- cells- a nonmechanical device that converts sunlight directly into electricity.
- capable of being renewed.
- fuels- made from decomposing plants and animals.
- source (energy)- produced by converting primary sources of energy such as coal, natural gas, nuclear energy, solar energy, and wind energy
- exchanger- a device which transfers heat from one medium to another,
- density- the amount of energy stored in a given system or region of space per unit volume.
- source (energy)- fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, and coal), nuclear energy, and renewable sources of energy.
- energy- thermal energy that is released into the surrounding environment after any process.
- energy - advantages and disadvantages-wind is a clean, renewable energy source and is one of the most cost-effective sources of electricity.
- having had the proportion of the isotope U-235 it contains increased in order to make it suitable for use in a nuclear reactor or weapon.
25 Clues: not able to be renewed. • capable of being renewed. • an arbitrator or mediator. • energy- energy per unit mass. • vibrations- can behave like particles or waves • fuels- made from decomposing plants and animals. • rods- used to control the power of a nuclear reactor • exchanger- a device which transfers heat from one medium to another, • ...
Space crossword 2025-03-26
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- A dwarf planet that is no longer in our solar system
- Has giant rings, the most visible in our solar system
- Nicknamed the red planet
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- A big planet with an ever-lasting storm
- small rocky satellites that orbit around planets
- the hottest planet in our solar system
- Animals in space that have not been discovered
- Our star
8 Clues: Our star • Nicknamed the red planet • the hottest planet in our solar system • A big planet with an ever-lasting storm • Animals in space that have not been discovered • small rocky satellites that orbit around planets • A dwarf planet that is no longer in our solar system • Has giant rings, the most visible in our solar system
solar power 2023-08-14
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- a colorless, odorless gas used as a fuel
- measures the rate at which energy is produced
- a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fusion to generate energy
- energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy
- the capability of being prolonged
- the rate at which radiant solar energy is received at the outer layer of the earth's atmosphere
- producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy
- a resource with an endless supply
- energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy
- rays of the sun
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- a cell that converts solar energy into electrical energy
- the act of spreading outward from a central source
- the power to do work
- electrical device consisting of a large array of connected solar cells
- relating to the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
- the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
16 Clues: rays of the sun • the power to do work • the capability of being prolonged • a resource with an endless supply • a colorless, odorless gas used as a fuel • measures the rate at which energy is produced • the act of spreading outward from a central source • producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy • a cell that converts solar energy into electrical energy • ...
Earth Moon and Sun Vocab 2025-03-11
Across
- a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- the amount of time it take for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
- a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
- an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it easier to understand or see
- when the moon is completely dark
- a moon phase where the moon is not visible from Earth
- a planet outside our solar system
- the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from Earth
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
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- the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like the Earth)
- a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
- the relative size of things
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
- a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
- the sun, the planets that orbit around the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
- a moon outside our solar system
- the border between light and dark on the moon
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth • ...
Solar Thinking 2024-05-28
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- Oval-shaped dwarf planet (KBO)
- Reddish-Brown dwarf planet (KBO)
- Named after the Roman god of the sea
- Planet that holds the Great Red Spot
- Planet closest to the sun
- Dwarf planet about 3x as far away from the sun as pluto (KBO)
- 30-50 AU from the sun
- The only planet that can support life
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- Commonly abbreviated as KBOs
- Known for its magnificent rings
- 4th planet in the solar system
- Rocks between Jupiter and Mars
- The only dwarf planet outside the Kuiper Belt
- 7th planet from the sun
- Former planet that resides in the Kuiper Belt (KBO)
- Hottest planet in the solar system
16 Clues: 30-50 AU from the sun • 7th planet from the sun • Planet closest to the sun • Commonly abbreviated as KBOs • Oval-shaped dwarf planet (KBO) • 4th planet in the solar system • Rocks between Jupiter and Mars • Known for its magnificent rings • Reddish-Brown dwarf planet (KBO) • Hottest planet in the solar system • Named after the Roman god of the sea • ...
puzzle 2022-04-29
Across
- what is mars known as
- Earth were named after Greek and Roman _________________
- how long would it take to fly to mars
- Earth is only the ______ largest planet in the solar system
- mars two moons are
- Earth is a red________
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- what is the Temperature on mars
- The Earth was once believed to be the centre of the
- Earth has a powerful magnetic
- Our atmosphere protects us from incoming ___________
- what is mars named after
- The Earth is the ______ planet in the Solar System.
- Earth is the only planet not named after a
- layers how many layers does the earth have
- Earth is a _______ planet
- how many rings does earth have
16 Clues: mars two moons are • what is mars known as • Earth is a red________ • what is mars named after • Earth is a _______ planet • Earth has a powerful magnetic • how many rings does earth have • what is the Temperature on mars • how long would it take to fly to mars • Earth is the only planet not named after a • layers how many layers does the earth have • ...
The Planets Review 2024-11-25
Across
- The Winged Messenger, Closest planet to the sun
- instrument family where strings make the noise
- The Bringer of Old Time, Has rings around the planet
- Who wrote the Orchestral Suite “The Planets”
- Biggest star in our solar system
- No Longer a planet
- a small part of a larger piece of music
- The Bringer of Peace, Earth’s sister planet
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- The Bringer of Jollity, Biggest Gas Planet
- instrument family where things are struck or hit
- instrument family that includes:Trumpet, Trombone
- The Bringer of War, The Red Planet
- a collection of orchestral movements
- The Mystic, the last planet from the sun
- The Magician, second to last planet in the solar system
- group of musicians
16 Clues: No Longer a planet • group of musicians • Biggest star in our solar system • The Bringer of War, The Red Planet • a collection of orchestral movements • a small part of a larger piece of music • The Mystic, the last planet from the sun • The Bringer of Jollity, Biggest Gas Planet • The Bringer of Peace, Earth’s sister planet • Who wrote the Orchestral Suite “The Planets” • ...
planets crosspuzzle 2023-10-23
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- retrograde motion, in astronomy, actual or apparent motion of a body in a direction opposite to that of the (direct)
- solid piece of debris from an object in space
- metal with composition of alloy with low melting point
- region of space where most of the asteroids reside
- small rocky or metallic body in outer space
- long cliffs on mercury's surface
- a celestial body resembling a small planet.
- a chemical that can be used to store, move, and deliver energy
- other planets in our solar system with compact, rocky surface like Earth's terra firma
- measure of how non-circular the orbit of a body is
- region of the solar system, believed to contain many small bodies
- small icy solar system body
- habitable area around a star where life can form
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- a unit of measurement used for space
- small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere
- when a number of small bodies pass close to earths atmosphere
- large planet with low density; mostly gas
- Any of innumerable small bodies of accreted gas and dust thought to have orbited the Sun during the formation of the planets
- the locus of all points such that the sum of the distances from two foci to any point on the ellipse is a constant
19 Clues: small icy solar system body • long cliffs on mercury's surface • a unit of measurement used for space • large planet with low density; mostly gas • small rocky or metallic body in outer space • a celestial body resembling a small planet. • solid piece of debris from an object in space • habitable area around a star where life can form • ...
Vocab 2024-02-02
Across
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- the shape or the illuminated part id the moon as it appears from earth.
- a plannet outside our solar system.
- when the moon is completely dark
- the relative size of things
- a rocky sphere that travels around a planet.
- the nearly circular path a smaller object travels around a light object.
- a moon out side our solar system
- amount of time it takes for a planet to make it around a star or stars
- an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler and easier to see.
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
- a moon phase that looks like more than half of a circle from earth
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- a moon phase in which the moon is not visible from earth.
- a moon phase that looks like half-circle from earth
- a moon phase that looks like less than half of a circle from earth
- the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
- the border between light and dark on the moon
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
19 Clues: the relative size of things • when the moon is completely dark • a moon out side our solar system • a plannet outside our solar system. • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet. • the border between light and dark on the moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like half-circle from earth • ...
Earth, Moon, and Sun Crossword 2025-03-24
Across
- the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
- a moon outside our solar system
- a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
- when the Moon is completely dark
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
- an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
- the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
- a moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from Earth
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- the border between light and dark on the Moon
- a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
- a planet outside our solar system
- a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
- a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth)
- the relative size of things
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth • ...
EMS vocab 2025-03-10
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- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
- the border between light and dark on the moon
- a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
- a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
- a planet outside our solar system
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
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- a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
- the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
- eclipse when the moon is completely dark
- the shape of illuminated part of the moon as it appears from Earth
- a moon outside our solar system
- the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth)
- the relative size of things
- moon a moon phase in which the moon is not visible from Earth
- an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • a planet outside our solar system • eclipse when the moon is completely dark • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth • ...
Earth Moon And Sun Unit Vocabulary 2025-03-10
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- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
- a moon phase in which the moon is not visible from earth
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
- a moon outside our solar system
- a moon phase that looks like more than a half circle from earth
- A moon phase that looks like a half circle from earth
- the border between dark and light on the moon
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- the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
- a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from earth
- the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from earth
- when the moon is completely dark
- the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the moon) travels around a larger object (like earth)
- a star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
- a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
- the relative size of things
- an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
- a planet outside our solar system
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- the amount of lime it takes for a planet to orbit around a star or stars
19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between dark and light on the moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth • ...
EMS vocab 2025-03-11
Across
- an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simple or easier to see
- the relative size of things
- moon a moon phase that looks like like a full circle from the earth
- a moon phase that looks like less that half a circle from earth
- the sun, the planets that orbits the sun, and other objects that orbits the sun
- the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from earth
- a moon phase that looks like more that half a circle from earth
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- the nearly circular path a smaller object(like the moon) travels around a larger object(like earth)
- a moon phase in which the moon is not visable from earth
- a planet outside our solar system
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- when the moon is completely dark
- a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
- the border between light and dark on the moon
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
- a moon outside our solar system
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
- a moon phase that looks like half circle from earth
- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star of stars
19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like half circle from earth • ...
EMS vocab 2025-03-13
Across
- when the moon is completely dark
- a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from earth
- the nearly circular path a smaller object travels around a larger object
- a moon outside our solar system
- an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
- the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from earth
- a moon phase that looks like less than a half circle from earth
- the border between light and dark on the moon
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- a planet outside our solar system
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
- a moon phase in which the moon isn't visible from earth
- a moon phase that looks like more than a half circle from earth
- something we observe to be Similar over and over again
- the relative size of things
- the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
- a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth • ...
Space! 2023-02-10
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- a dwarf planet
- name of Roman God and chocolate bar!
- number of planets that orbit the sun
- this planet has rings around it
- ball of rock that orbits around the Earth
- band of light seen in the sky formed from stars
- time it takes Earth to travel around the Sun
- you are there right now!
- hottest planet in the solar system
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- largest planet in our solar system
- small chunks of ice and dust
- path of an object around a particular point in space
- the force that means we don't float around!
- layer of gas around a planet
- large group of stars, all orbiting a central point
- the planet nearest the sun
- small chunks of metal and rock
17 Clues: a dwarf planet • you are there right now! • the planet nearest the sun • small chunks of ice and dust • layer of gas around a planet • small chunks of metal and rock • this planet has rings around it • largest planet in our solar system • hottest planet in the solar system • name of Roman God and chocolate bar! • number of planets that orbit the sun • ...
MY PRONOUNS ARE U.S.A. 2024-05-15
Across
- 4th closest planet to the Sun.
- Furthest planet from the Sun.
- 1st planet after the Asteroid Belt.
- 2nd closest planet to the Sun.
- The name for the death of a star.
- The Earth spins on it's ____.
- ____ keeps us on the ground and all objects alike.
- The Earth ____ the sun.
- The closest planet to the Sun.
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- 2nd planet after the Asteroid Belt.
- 3rd planet after the Asteroid Belt.
- The last stage of a star before a Supernova.
- The star that our solar system revolves around.
- The Earths ____ hold in the air we breathe.
- The planet classified as a Dwarf Planet in our solar system.
- 3rd Closest planet to the Sun.
- The ____ separates the rocky planets from the gas giants.
17 Clues: The Earth ____ the sun. • Furthest planet from the Sun. • The Earth spins on it's ____. • 4th closest planet to the Sun. • 2nd closest planet to the Sun. • 3rd Closest planet to the Sun. • The closest planet to the Sun. • The name for the death of a star. • 2nd planet after the Asteroid Belt. • 3rd planet after the Asteroid Belt. • 1st planet after the Asteroid Belt. • ...
