solar system Crossword Puzzles

The Solar Systen 2021-03-07

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known as the red planet
the star that gives Earth its light and heat
largest planet and has a giant red spot
Way the galaxy where our solar system is found
hottest planet in the solar system
named for the God of the Seas

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closest planet to the sun
the most prominent and beautiful rings
only planet that can sustain life
rotates in opposite direction to other planets

10 Clues: known as the red planet • closest planet to the sun • named for the God of the Seas • only planet that can sustain life • hottest planet in the solar system • the most prominent and beautiful rings • largest planet and has a giant red spot • the star that gives Earth its light and heat • Way the galaxy where our solar system is found • ...

Inner Planets 2024-04-29

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Layers of gas surrounding a planet
Celestial object that orbits a planet
Type of terrain of the inner planets
Similar to Earth in some ways

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Fastest planet, as well as closest to the sun
Characteristic of the inner planets
Hottest planet in the solar system
Move repeatedly around an object
Has a volcano known as Olympus Mons
Only planet in the solar system known to sustain life

10 Clues: Similar to Earth in some ways • Move repeatedly around an object • Layers of gas surrounding a planet • Hottest planet in the solar system • Characteristic of the inner planets • Has a volcano known as Olympus Mons • Type of terrain of the inner planets • Celestial object that orbits a planet • Fastest planet, as well as closest to the sun • ...

SpAcE JaYdEn ReId QQ 2024-10-03

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Mostly know as a natural satellites
First to use a telescope
Leftover remains of the formation of the solar system
Chunks of asteroids or planets
not enough mass and gravity to clean their orbit

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Made a model of the solar system
also know as the little bear
some People call them shooting stars
every 100 million years extremely large ones hit Earth
Composed of ice, rock, and gas

10 Clues: First to use a telescope • also know as the little bear • Composed of ice, rock, and gas • Chunks of asteroids or planets • Made a model of the solar system • Mostly know as a natural satellites • some People call them shooting stars • not enough mass and gravity to clean their orbit • Leftover remains of the formation of the solar system • ...

The Solar System 2025-09-22

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.....is the largest planet of the solar system
......is also called as blue planet
.......is the planet farthest from the Sun
planets revolve around the sun in fixed path called....
.......is called the red planet.

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.....is it the coldest planet of the solar system
........is the dwarf planet
There are ...... planets revolving around the sun
..... is the hottest and the brightest planet
........is the second largest planet after Jupiter

10 Clues: ........is the dwarf planet • .......is called the red planet. • ......is also called as blue planet • .......is the planet farthest from the Sun • ..... is the hottest and the brightest planet • .....is the largest planet of the solar system • .....is it the coldest planet of the solar system • There are ...... planets revolving around the sun • ...

It is all about the Space! 2014-05-12

It is all about the Space! crossword puzzle

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The galaxy containing the solar system
The planet that is famous for its rings
The biggest star in the universe
Know as the 'Red Planet'
No longer a 'officially considered a planet'

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The cosmic explosion that marked the origin of the universe
The closet planet to the Sun
Coldest planet in the solar system
Closest planet to Earth
The planet that has an atmosphere containing 21 percent oxygen.

10 Clues: Closest planet to Earth • Know as the 'Red Planet' • The closet planet to the Sun • The biggest star in the universe • Coldest planet in the solar system • The galaxy containing the solar system • The planet that is famous for its rings • No longer a 'officially considered a planet' • The cosmic explosion that marked the origin of the universe • ...

The Solar System 2012-09-02

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Star at the centre of our solar system.
Planet famous for its rings.
One of many 'rocks' in a belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Planet closest to the sun.

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Planet known as the evening star.
Planet between Saturn and Neptune.
This planet is known as the red planet.
The largest planet in the solar system.
Our planet.
The path that a planet takes around the sun.

10 Clues: Our planet. • Planet closest to the sun. • Planet famous for its rings. • Planet known as the evening star. • Planet between Saturn and Neptune. • Star at the centre of our solar system. • This planet is known as the red planet. • The largest planet in the solar system. • The path that a planet takes around the sun. • One of many 'rocks' in a belt between Mars and Jupiter.

PLANETS CROSSWORD 2015-05-25

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The only planet that spins on its side
The furthest planet from the sun
Our closest neighbor
The closest planet to the sun

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This planet is classified as a dwarf planet
A ball of gas that the planets circulate
This planets rings are made up of ice chunks
The hottest planet in the solar system
The largest planet in the solar system
The planet we live on

10 Clues: Our closest neighbor • The planet we live on • The closest planet to the sun • The furthest planet from the sun • The only planet that spins on its side • The hottest planet in the solar system • The largest planet in the solar system • A ball of gas that the planets circulate • This planet is classified as a dwarf planet • This planets rings are made up of ice chunks

Planets 2023-02-27

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Eighth planet from the sun
System, The collection of planets, moons, and other objects that orbit around our sun
Former planet that is now considered a dwarf planet
Known for its rings
Also known as the Morning Star or Evening Star

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Closest planet to the sun
Largest planet in our solar system
Seventh planet from the sun
The only planet known to support life
The Red Planet

10 Clues: The Red Planet • Known for its rings • Closest planet to the sun • Eighth planet from the sun • Seventh planet from the sun • Largest planet in our solar system • The only planet known to support life • Also known as the Morning Star or Evening Star • Former planet that is now considered a dwarf planet • ...

7A U19 Our Solar System 2024-12-17

7A U19 Our Solar System crossword puzzle

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______ is the closest planet to the sun.
______ is the largest planet in our solar system.
______ is the second planet from the sun.
______ is named after the god of the sea.

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______ has the most unique orbit.
______ is surrounded by beautiful rings.
Some people call ______ the "red planet.”
There are eight ______s in our solar system.
The ______ goes around the sun.
______ is the seventh planet from the sun.

10 Clues: The ______ goes around the sun. • ______ has the most unique orbit. • ______ is surrounded by beautiful rings. • ______ is the closest planet to the sun. • Some people call ______ the "red planet.” • ______ is the second planet from the sun. • ______ is named after the god of the sea. • ______ is the seventh planet from the sun. • ...

Space 2025-03-17

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The star at the center of our solar system
A celestial body orbiting a star
ᴡᴀʏ The galaxy that contains our solar system
A gas giant with beautiful rings

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A cloud of gas and dust in space
An icy body that releases gas and dust
A vehicle used to travel into space
The planet we live on
Earth's natural satellite
A small rocky body orbiting the Sun

10 Clues: The planet we live on • Earth's natural satellite • A cloud of gas and dust in space • A celestial body orbiting a star • A gas giant with beautiful rings • A vehicle used to travel into space • A small rocky body orbiting the Sun • An icy body that releases gas and dust • The star at the center of our solar system • ᴡᴀʏ The galaxy that contains our solar system

Science Birthday 2025-03-11

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basic unit of life
Hottest planet
Transformers only work with this type of current
Common gas making up about 78% of Earth’s atmosphere
Biggest moon of the solar system

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Instrument used to measure earthquakes
Planet with no atmosphere in the solar system
Unit of power named after a Scottish inventor
planet with most number of rings
Faraday’s Cage is used to protect against this sudden discharge

10 Clues: Hottest planet • basic unit of life • Biggest moon of the solar system • planet with most number of rings • Instrument used to measure earthquakes • Unit of power named after a Scottish inventor • Planet with no atmosphere in the solar system • Transformers only work with this type of current • Common gas making up about 78% of Earth’s atmosphere • ...

The Solar System 2025-09-22

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.....is the largest planet of the solar system
......is also called as blue planet
.......is the planet farthest from the Sun
planets revolve around the sun in fixed path called....
.......is called the red planet.

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.....is it the coldest planet of the solar system
........is the dwarf planet
There are ...... planets revolving around the sun
..... is the hottest and the brightest planet
........is the second largest planet after Jupiter

Planets 2025-10-27

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the star at the center of our solar system
the farthest planet from the sun
a dwarf planet
the red planet
second planet from the sun, hot and bright

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planet known for its beautiful rings made of ice and rock
the only planet that spins on its side
the smallest planet and closest to the sun
the planet we live on
the largest planet in the solar system

10 Clues: a dwarf planet • the red planet • the planet we live on • the farthest planet from the sun • the only planet that spins on its side • the largest planet in the solar system • the star at the center of our solar system • the smallest planet and closest to the sun • second planet from the sun, hot and bright • planet known for its beautiful rings made of ice and rock

CLIL CROSSWORD HILARY POLETH 2022-06-28

CLIL CROSSWORD HILARY POLETH crossword puzzle

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believed on the principle that physical changes in organisms during their lifetime
heve bones
is the center of the Solar System
is the father of Evolution

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are the basic building blocks of all living things.
are vertebrates. The females produce milk
is the unique planet that has water
is the smallest planet in the Solar System
circulates through our body
is the second planet from the Sun

10 Clues: heve bones • is the father of Evolution • circulates through our body • is the center of the Solar System • is the second planet from the Sun • is the unique planet that has water • are vertebrates. The females produce milk • is the smallest planet in the Solar System • are the basic building blocks of all living things. • ...

Stars and solar system (8th Science) 2020-02-03

Stars and solar system (8th Science) crossword puzzle

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the planet also known as red planet
what type of galaxy is the mikly way
a group of stars which seem to form a pattern
the biggest of all constellation
the space vehicle used to send men to the moon
the hottest planet in the solar system is

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the first Indian satellite
the biggest planet in solar system.
The brightest star in the sky
the celestial bodies having tail

10 Clues: the first Indian satellite • The brightest star in the sky • the biggest of all constellation • the celestial bodies having tail • the planet also known as red planet • the biggest planet in solar system. • what type of galaxy is the mikly way • the hottest planet in the solar system is • a group of stars which seem to form a pattern • ...

star and solar system 2020-01-15

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largest planet of solar system
The stars forming a group that has a recognizable shape is called
star The brightest star
natural satellite of earth

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year Large distances are expressed in another unit known as
shooting star
a celestial body that emit light of their own in our solar system
a body revolving around another body is called
The hottest planet
The study of celestial objects and associated phenomena

10 Clues: shooting star • The hottest planet • natural satellite of earth • star The brightest star • largest planet of solar system • a body revolving around another body is called • The study of celestial objects and associated phenomena • year Large distances are expressed in another unit known as • a celestial body that emit light of their own in our solar system • ...

Solar System Crossword 2023-04-26

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It has life and water and people.
It is a Dwarf planet.
It is the coldest thing in our solar system.
it is the closest to the sun.
It is the Biggest Planet.

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It is in between Mars and Jupiter
It is 17 times the mass of Earth.
It is the hottest thing in our solar system.
It has 7 rings.
It is the fourth planet from the sun.

10 Clues: It has 7 rings. • It is a Dwarf planet. • It is the Biggest Planet. • it is the closest to the sun. • It is in between Mars and Jupiter • It is 17 times the mass of Earth. • It has life and water and people. • It is the fourth planet from the sun. • It is the coldest thing in our solar system. • It is the hottest thing in our solar system.

SPACE CROSS WORD 2016-10-19

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The Number of planets in our solar system not including Pluto
The planet with the "ring" around it
The thing that orbits Earth (Seen at night)
Distant Suns seen in the night sky
Someone who visits space

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The planet we live on
What all planets in our solar system orbit
What pulls us to Earth
The furthest planet from the Sun
The closest planet to the Sun

10 Clues: The planet we live on • What pulls us to Earth • Someone who visits space • The closest planet to the Sun • The furthest planet from the Sun • Distant Suns seen in the night sky • The planet with the "ring" around it • What all planets in our solar system orbit • The thing that orbits Earth (Seen at night) • The Number of planets in our solar system not including Pluto

Year 5 Topics 2023-09-11

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Punctuation used to break up a sentence
Process used when adding one number to another
Our PSHE topic last Friday
A doing word e.g to run
X represents this in Roman Numerals

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The largest planet in the solar system
The colour at the top of the Indian flag
Our PE topic
Part of the strings family of the orchestra
The red planet in our solar system

10 Clues: Our PE topic • A doing word e.g to run • Our PSHE topic last Friday • The red planet in our solar system • X represents this in Roman Numerals • The largest planet in the solar system • Punctuation used to break up a sentence • The colour at the top of the Indian flag • Part of the strings family of the orchestra • Process used when adding one number to another

OUR UNIVERSE 2023-12-15

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THE ATMOSPHERE OF VENUS IS MAINLY MADE UP OF ____
MINOR PLANETS,ALSO CALLED PLANETOIDS
DENSEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
SISTER PLANET OF EARTH

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RED COLOURED DUST OF MARS IS DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF THIS CHEMICAL
THE GALAXY WE LIVE IN
FASTEST SPINNING PLANET
PLANETS MADE UP OF GASES LIKE HYDROGEN AND HELIUM
SHAPE OF A PLANET'S ORBIT
SECOND LARGEST PLANET OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM

10 Clues: THE GALAXY WE LIVE IN • SISTER PLANET OF EARTH • FASTEST SPINNING PLANET • SHAPE OF A PLANET'S ORBIT • DENSEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM • MINOR PLANETS,ALSO CALLED PLANETOIDS • SECOND LARGEST PLANET OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM • PLANETS MADE UP OF GASES LIKE HYDROGEN AND HELIUM • THE ATMOSPHERE OF VENUS IS MAINLY MADE UP OF ____ • ...

space 2024-03-14

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big spherical things, we live on one
smaller planet like objects that orbit a planet
the biggest planet in the solar system
the center of the solar system
a enormous collection of stars

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named after the roman god of war
a moon of mars, named after the god of phobias
shares the name of a poisonous substance
all the galaxies; everything
big glowing balls of energy

10 Clues: big glowing balls of energy • all the galaxies; everything • the center of the solar system • a enormous collection of stars • named after the roman god of war • big spherical things, we live on one • the biggest planet in the solar system • shares the name of a poisonous substance • a moon of mars, named after the god of phobias • ...

Space and planets 2025-10-13

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The red planet
The star at the center of our solar system
The planet where we live
A group of stars, planets, and space dust
The biggest planet in our solar system

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A bright point of light in the sky at night
The thing we see shining at night
A vehicle that travels to space
A person who travels in space
The planet with big rings around it

10 Clues: The red planet • The planet where we live • A person who travels in space • A vehicle that travels to space • The thing we see shining at night • The planet with big rings around it • The biggest planet in our solar system • A group of stars, planets, and space dust • The star at the center of our solar system • A bright point of light in the sky at night

Space 2024-04-20

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This is the third planet from the Sun.
This is the largest planet in the Solar System and a gas giant.
This is the first planet to be discovered through a telescope
This is the second largest in the solar system. It's surrounded by beautiful rings.

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This is another gas giant, the 8th planet from the Sun.
This planet gets very hot because it's the closest to the Sun.
This planet has the largest volcano found in the Solar System.
This is the brightest planet.

8 Clues: This is the brightest planet. • This is the third planet from the Sun. • This is another gas giant, the 8th planet from the Sun. • This is the first planet to be discovered through a telescope • This planet gets very hot because it's the closest to the Sun. • This planet has the largest volcano found in the Solar System. • ...

Cosmo-Cross 2024-03-04

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Space mission detecting gravitational waves using lasers
Study of solar interior using solar oscillations
Cellular pattern on the Sun's surface caused by convection
Exoplanetary system with seven Earth-sized planets
Explores the interior composition of neutron stars
Point in the sky directly above an observer
Dwarf planet leading to the reclassification of Pluto
Jupiter orbiter studying the planet's composition and magnetosphere
NASA's Mars rover, searching for signs of ancient life
Historical instrument for measuring celestial angles
Region around a celestial body dominated by its magnetic field

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Study of the potential for life beyond Earth
Spectral lines associated with hydrogen's ultraviolet absorption
Asteroids sharing orbits with planets in stable positions
Measurement of light intensity emitted by celestial objects
Informal star pattern within a constellation
Vibrations in a star revealing its internal structure
Clipper Upcoming mission to explore Jupiter's moon Europa
Massive expulsion of solar plasma and magnetic field
Points in a celestial body's orbit with gravitational stability

20 Clues: Point in the sky directly above an observer • Study of the potential for life beyond Earth • Informal star pattern within a constellation • Study of solar interior using solar oscillations • Exoplanetary system with seven Earth-sized planets • Explores the interior composition of neutron stars • Massive expulsion of solar plasma and magnetic field • ...

Earth Sun & Moon 2023-11-28

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Sequence The Sun is in this phase of its life cycle.
Earth's natural satellite.
The shape of the Moon's orbit around Earth.
Primary light source of the Solar System.
The process powering the Sun, combining hydrogen atoms.
Dark, flat areas on the Moon's surface.
The force keeping the Moon in orbit around the Earth.
Earth's primary atmosphere gas.
Moon This phase of the Moon occurs when it is fully illuminated.
These solar bursts can affect Earth's magnetic field.

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Phenomenon causing the rise and fall of sea levels.
The Sun's outermost layer.
Earth's layer where we live.
The spinning of Earth on its axis.
Eclipse The phenomenon where the Sun appears to be covered by the Moon.
This eclipse occurs when the Moon partially blocks the Sun.
Type of eclipse when the Moon moves into Earth's shadow.
Moon The Moon's phase when it's not visible from Earth.

18 Clues: The Sun's outermost layer. • Earth's natural satellite. • Earth's layer where we live. • Earth's primary atmosphere gas. • The spinning of Earth on its axis. • Dark, flat areas on the Moon's surface. • Primary light source of the Solar System. • The shape of the Moon's orbit around Earth. • Phenomenon causing the rise and fall of sea levels. • ...

Solar Eclipse 2024 2024-04-05

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The celestial body that causes a solar eclipse.
The dark central region of a sunspot.
A device used for safe viewing of a solar eclipse.
The point in the sky where the Moon or a planet crosses the ecliptic.
The path of total obscuration during a solar eclipse.
The part of the Sun's atmosphere that is visible during a total eclipse.

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The partial or complete blocking of light from one celestial body by another.
The event where the Moon moves between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light.
The phenomenon when the Sun is completely obscured by the Moon.
The region of total shadow during an eclipse.
The outer region of shadow during an eclipse.
The study of celestial objects and phenomena.
The phenomenon when the Sun is only partially obscured by the Moon.
The star at the center of our solar system.
The type of eclipse that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth.
The type of eclipse that occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.

16 Clues: The dark central region of a sunspot. • The star at the center of our solar system. • The region of total shadow during an eclipse. • The outer region of shadow during an eclipse. • The study of celestial objects and phenomena. • The celestial body that causes a solar eclipse. • A device used for safe viewing of a solar eclipse. • ...

Energy Key Terms 2024-12-06

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A form of energy transferred between systems due to a temperature difference.
Energy  Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.
Fuels  Natural energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from ancient biological matter.
Energy  Energy derived from natural sources that are replenished over time (e.g., solar, wind).
Power  Electricity generated from the movement of water, typically via dams or water wheels.
The ratio of useful energy output to total energy input, indicating how well energy is utilized.
Energy  Energy from sources that are finite and will eventually be depleted (e.g., coal, oil, natural gas).
A measure of disorder or randomness in a system, often related to energy dispersal.
Energy  Energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules, released in chemical reactions.
Energy  Energy harnessed from the sun, often through photovoltaic cells or solar thermal systems.
Energy  Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom, released through nuclear reactions.

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The rate at which energy is transferred or converted.
Energy  The sum of kinetic and potential energy in a system.
Transfer of energy when a force is applied to an object causing displacement.
Energy  Energy of motion, associated with any object in movement.
Transfer  The movement of energy from one place or form to another (e.g., mechanical to thermal energy).
Conservation  Reducing energy use by improving efficiency and adopting sustainable practices.
Energy  Energy associated with the flow of electric charge (current).
Energy  Stored energy, often due to an object's position or state.
Energy  Energy related to the temperature of a system, often due to molecular motion.

20 Clues: The rate at which energy is transferred or converted. • Energy  The sum of kinetic and potential energy in a system. • Energy  Energy of motion, associated with any object in movement. • Energy  Stored energy, often due to an object's position or state. • Energy  Energy associated with the flow of electric charge (current). • ...

Seton Science 6 Quarter 4 Part I 2025-06-06

Seton Science 6 Quarter 4 Part I crossword puzzle

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This planet is an ice giant, is the densest of the giant planets, and has a vivid blue color
Is called the red planet because its surface is covered by rust
These planets are Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake
Nicolas ___ developed the heliocentric model of the solar system
Johannes ___ developed the Three Laws of Planetary Motion
__ giant is a planet with no known solid surface
Galileo ___ confirmed the heliocentric model of the solar system using his telescope
___ space is the region outside the heliosphere, literally the space among the stars

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___ Belt is the roughly circular region in space, past the planet Neptune, home to millions of icy objects that orbit the sun
Has an extraordinary 97.77 degree tilt on its axis, basically orbiting the sun by rolling on its equator
The second brightest object in the night sky, after the moon
Sometimes called a space rock
A gas giant and the Jovian planet closest to the sun
The smallest and quickest of the planets
A __ year is the distance that light, traveing at 300,000 kilometers per second, travels in one year
Short period ___ are believed to originate in the Kuiper Belt, beyond Neptune, home to millions of icy objects that orbit the sun
A gas giant and the second largest planet in the solar system
Has made it through the Earth's atmosphere and landed on the Earth's surface
___ planets are celestial bodies known to ancient stargazers, who could see them in the night sky with their naked eyes

19 Clues: Sometimes called a space rock • The smallest and quickest of the planets • __ giant is a planet with no known solid surface • A gas giant and the Jovian planet closest to the sun • Johannes ___ developed the Three Laws of Planetary Motion • These planets are Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake • The second brightest object in the night sky, after the moon • ...

The Planets 2020-08-26

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it's an Ice Giant planet and nearly four times larger than Earth.
The only planet in the solar system that is known to have life. It has one natural satellite, the Moon
Sixth planet from the Sun. It has giant rings around it.
Sometimes called the "red planet" and "the brother of Earth".

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The farthest planet from the Sun.
The planet with the second highest temperature in the Solar System and the closest planet to the Sun.
The warmest planet.
The largest planet in the Solar System.

8 Clues: The warmest planet. • The farthest planet from the Sun. • The largest planet in the Solar System. • Sixth planet from the Sun. It has giant rings around it. • Sometimes called the "red planet" and "the brother of Earth". • it's an Ice Giant planet and nearly four times larger than Earth. • ...

Space Crossword 2016-10-18

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It gives us our day
I'm not the Solar System and I'm not the Galaxy
It is made up planets and our sun
We live here

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It gives us our night
The total sum of all matter and energy
Our Solar System is made up of these
The closest planet to the sun
We can not see without it
They are created in clouds of dust and gas

10 Clues: We live here • It gives us our day • It gives us our night • We can not see without it • The closest planet to the sun • It is made up planets and our sun • Our Solar System is made up of these • The total sum of all matter and energy • They are created in clouds of dust and gas • I'm not the Solar System and I'm not the Galaxy

chapter 21 crossword puzzle 2017-04-19

chapter 21 crossword puzzle crossword puzzle

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one of the largest planets
many object that orbit the sun
a group of planets or celestial bodies that revolve around a sun
the largest object in space

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the hottest planet
an object travels around the sun
one of the largest moons on our solar system
the time it takes and objects to orbit the sun
its like a shinny star
many small rocky objects

10 Clues: the hottest planet • its like a shinny star • many small rocky objects • one of the largest planets • the largest object in space • many object that orbit the sun • an object travels around the sun • one of the largest moons on our solar system • the time it takes and objects to orbit the sun • a group of planets or celestial bodies that revolve around a sun

Chapter 21 lesson 1-2 crossword puzzle 2017-04-19

Chapter 21 lesson 1-2 crossword puzzle crossword puzzle

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the second planet from the sun.
objects in the solar system however are so far apart.
the inner planets mercury,venus,earth, and mars.
the fourth planets from the sun.
the high temperatures.
Earth has a period of one day.

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Earth's has a period around one year.
is the closed to the sun.
come from the outer parts of the solar system.
a dwarf planet orbit of planets do.

10 Clues: the high temperatures. • is the closed to the sun. • Earth has a period of one day. • the second planet from the sun. • the fourth planets from the sun. • a dwarf planet orbit of planets do. • Earth's has a period around one year. • come from the outer parts of the solar system. • the inner planets mercury,venus,earth, and mars. • ...

Space Crossword 2017-05-16

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When the moon moves in its orbit between earth and the sun
The only known planet to support life
The largest planet in the solar system
Contains at least one massive black hole
The star at the centre of our solar system
Brightest object in the night sky

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Closest planet to the sun
Small and rocky minor planets
Largest dwarf planet
Best known for its ring around the planet

10 Clues: Largest dwarf planet • Closest planet to the sun • Small and rocky minor planets • Brightest object in the night sky • The only known planet to support life • The largest planet in the solar system • Contains at least one massive black hole • Best known for its ring around the planet • The star at the centre of our solar system • ...

Space 2022-05-20

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the centre of our solar system
is a small light in the sky at night
is the distance light travels in one year
12 people have walked on it
is a living planet

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it suck in everything including light
the last planet in the solar system
has a ring around it and a planet
a rock that is in space
is a small rock that is in space

10 Clues: is a living planet • a rock that is in space • 12 people have walked on it • the centre of our solar system • is a small rock that is in space • has a ring around it and a planet • the last planet in the solar system • is a small light in the sky at night • it suck in everything including light • is the distance light travels in one year

Solar System Crossword 2023-04-26

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It has life and water and people.
It is a Dwarf planet.
It is the coldest thing in our solar system.
it is the closest to the sun.
It is the Biggest Planet.

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It is in between Mars and Jupiter
It is 17 times the mass of Earth.
It is the hottest thing in our solar system.
It has 7 rings.
It is the fourth planet from the sun.

Kylie's Cross puzzel 2025-10-03

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celestial body orbiting the sun
known as a "Dirty Snowball"
Came up wit the idea that the sun was in the middle of the solar system
Known as a "Shooting star"
The star the planets orbit around

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The dwarf planet that was recently declared a dwarf not normal planet
closet planet to the sun
leftover remains from formation of the solar system
only planet with rings
"Natural Satellite"

10 Clues: "Natural Satellite" • only planet with rings • closet planet to the sun • Known as a "Shooting star" • known as a "Dirty Snowball" • celestial body orbiting the sun • The star the planets orbit around • leftover remains from formation of the solar system • The dwarf planet that was recently declared a dwarf not normal planet • ...

astronomers 2025-03-03

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- Occurs when one celestial body blocks the light from another.
- A region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape.
- The sixth planet from the Sun, known for its rings.
- A highly energetic and distant active galactic nucleus.
- The force that attracts objects toward one another.
- A sudden eruption of energy from the Sun's surface.
First to use a telescope to study the stars.
- Pertaining to the Sun.
- The "Red Planet," fourth from the Sun.
- The curved path of a celestial body around another.
- Formerly considered the ninth planet, now classified as a dwarf planet.
Ancient astronomer who created the geocentric model.
- A cloud of gas and dust in space, often a star-forming region.
Popularized science and studied planetary atmospheres.
- Relating to Copernicus’ heliocentric theory.
- A planet outside our solar system.
- A vehicle used to propel objects into space.
- The branch of astronomy concerned with the physical properties of celestial bodies.
- An unknown form of matter that doesn't emit light but exerts gravitational effects.
- A small particle from space that enters Earth's atmosphere.
Known for his laws of planetary motion.
- The closest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way.
- A rotating neutron star emitting beams of radiation.

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- A Russian astronaut.
- The layer of gases surrounding a planet.
Developed the theory of gravity and laws of motion.
- The galaxy that contains our solar system.
- Relating to the periodic rise and fall of sea levels caused by the Moon’s gravity.
- The explosive death of a star.
- An instrument for observing distant objects in space.
- A group of stars bound together by gravity.
Proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system.
- The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena.
- The distance that light travels in one year.
- A small rocky body orbiting the Sun, mostly in the asteroid belt.
- Earth's natural satellite.
Made precise astronomical observations for Kepler’s laws.
- A small icy body that orbits the Sun and has a tail.
Developed the theory of relativity.
- Luminous spheres of plasma that generate light and heat.
Discovered that the universe is expanding.
- All of space and time, including all matter and energy.
- The star at the center of our solar system.
- The change in the wavelength of light due to an object moving away from the observer.
- Earth's "sister planet," known for its thick atmosphere.
- The force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth (or any body).
- Referring to Galileo’s discoveries, including the moons of Jupiter.
- A layer in Earth's atmosphere that protects from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
- The seventh planet from the Sun, tilted on its side.
- The distance that light travels in one year.

50 Clues: - A Russian astronaut. • - Pertaining to the Sun. • - Earth's natural satellite. • - The explosive death of a star. • Developed the theory of relativity. • - A planet outside our solar system. • Known for his laws of planetary motion. • - The "Red Planet," fourth from the Sun. • - The layer of gases surrounding a planet. • Discovered that the universe is expanding. • ...

Stars Crossword Puzzle 2020-08-04

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the red planet
the farthest planet
the planet famous for its rings
the actual name for shooting stars
the smallest types of stars
the planet closest to the Sun
second farthest planet

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our home planet
our solar system's star
the hotetst planet
the largest planet in our solar system
holds everything down on the surface of the Earth
a beautiful cloud of dust and gas in space
it revolves around the Earth

14 Clues: the red planet • our home planet • the hotetst planet • the farthest planet • second farthest planet • our solar system's star • the smallest types of stars • it revolves around the Earth • the planet closest to the Sun • the planet famous for its rings • the actual name for shooting stars • the largest planet in our solar system • a beautiful cloud of dust and gas in space • ...

Solar Crossword Puzzle 2024-02-23

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The route of the eclipse.
Protect eyes during an eclipse.
The lighter part of a shadow.
Earth's natural satellite.
Related to the moon.
When the sun disappears momentarily.
Studies stars and planets.

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The complete covering of the sun.
Related to space or the sky.
Absence of light.
Relating to the sun.
A big ball of gas that is the center of our solar system.
The darkest part of a shadow.
Study of space.

14 Clues: Study of space. • Absence of light. • Relating to the sun. • Related to the moon. • The route of the eclipse. • Earth's natural satellite. • Studies stars and planets. • Related to space or the sky. • The lighter part of a shadow. • The darkest part of a shadow. • Protect eyes during an eclipse. • The complete covering of the sun. • When the sun disappears momentarily. • ...

Chapter 6 2023-10-24

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form of government in the 18th century in which absolute monarchs pursued legal, social, and educational reforms
3rd US president
Great former impress of Russia
System system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government
Wollstonecraft BrGalileoiter and philospher
astronomer
Rights The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
an art movement that sought to evoke the style of classical antiquity in writing, painting, or sculpting
a theory that places the sun at the center of the solar system
relating to or denoting a style ofarchitecturechitechure, music, and art of the 17th and 18th centuries
relating or deovoted to study of the fundamental nature of knowledge

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an official act taken by all 13 American colonies in declaring independence from British rule
Method any theory of the structure of the solar system in which earth is assumed to be at the center of it
an 18th century french philospher and author and a major figure of the Enlightenment
Newton English Polymath
the process of objectively establishing facts through testing and experimentation
Contract when a group of people agree to give up a certain rights and accept a central authority in order to proctect their own rights
among the most famous philosophers and political theorists of the 17th century
the state of having knowledge or understanding
an 18th century french philosopher

20 Clues: astronomer • 3rd US president • Newton English Polymath • Great former impress of Russia • an 18th century french philosopher • Wollstonecraft BrGalileoiter and philospher • the state of having knowledge or understanding • Rights The first 10 amendments to the Constitution • a theory that places the sun at the center of the solar system • ...

crossword 2020-05-25

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when a star collapses it becomes
if Mary ...(live) in London, she wouldn't have to commute two hours every day
during the ... he goes for a walk
I'd stop if I (be) tired
if you order a hamburger, you ...(get) a dessert free
if you send them an email, they ...reply at once
blocks harmful solar radiations
worry if we ...worry( not worry), we'll miss the train
if customers ... don't(buy) online, they don't get a discount

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if we ...(find) a bar, I'd have a cold drink
the protagonist' name of "the Pedestrian"
earth is at the perfect
the universe is
what's mr. Mead's job?
without it there can't be life
many solar sistems make a
our solar system has ... planets
if I were you, I ... (will) make a sandwich
if this volcano...(erupt), it would be a disaster
if you ...(look) in my rucksack, you'll find some water

20 Clues: the universe is • what's mr. Mead's job? • earth is at the perfect • I'd stop if I (be) tired • many solar sistems make a • without it there can't be life • blocks harmful solar radiations • when a star collapses it becomes • our solar system has ... planets • during the ... he goes for a walk • the protagonist' name of "the Pedestrian" • ...

Metabolism - Jotham .T 2022-02-23

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:a chemical reaction in oxygen and glucose
:molecule made of carbon and oxygen
a group of atoms
:the body system that takes in food
:What humans breathe
:the body system that transports molecules
:a molecule that organisms can use to release energy
:a type of energy storage

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:process in which atoms change to form new substances
:information about the world
:a category of large molecules
:the body system that takes in oxygen
:a claim supported by evidence
:a answer to a question about the natural world
:solar, wind, nuclear, sound
:the process of making clear how your evidence supports your claim
:building blocks of proteins
:a set of interacting parts
:the body’s use of molecules

19 Clues: a group of atoms • :What humans breathe • :a type of energy storage • :a set of interacting parts • :information about the world • :solar, wind, nuclear, sound • :building blocks of proteins • :the body’s use of molecules • :a category of large molecules • :a claim supported by evidence • :molecule made of carbon and oxygen • :the body system that takes in food • ...

Outerspace Puzzle 2021-04-21

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There is none of this in outer space, for it is heat transferring in a liquid or involving a liquid.
Meteors while still in space.
Could be solar or lunar, but this is between a pair of planets with one blocking the other.
Easily comparable to height
Every planet in the solar system revolves around this giant firey star.
High low tides. Low high tides.
Similiar to asteroids, except these have a tail trailing behind it!
When the sun crosses the celestial equator.
The line that divides the northern hemisphere from the southern hemisphere.
Galileo made one of these on his own!
Helps our planets rotate smoothly.
The movement of planets.
Both of these moon phases that take place have the 3rd quarter step between them.
The Sun is the center, then we go all the way to Neptune. Where are we in?
Spring, Summer, Autumn ,and Winter
Spacecraft that explores outer space.
Easily comparable to width
Distance from the Earth to the Sun.
Determined by the distance of the moon from Earth. This is an occurrence in the ocean.
Orbit of planet when closest to the sun.
When the moon is furthest from the sun.

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Takes 365 for Earth to do this.
When the sun is blocked by the moon. You can hurt your eyes by looking at it directly!
Shadow cast when there is an eclipse.
When meteoroids finally hit Earth.
An example of one of these would be Pluto.
The sun being the center of our solar system
Celestial sphere's latitude expressed in degrees.
Pluto is NOT an example of this!
A collection of stars that paint the most popular images in the sky, such as Big Dipper.
Sometimes these hit the Earth.
Projects space waves that carry electromagnetic energy.
Our Sun is one of these.
Large planetary embryo that has gone through major melting.
Almost oval, but not quite an oval.
Rising up!
Occur during full moon and new moon.
Both of these moon phases that take place have the 1st quarter step between them.
Our planet's 1st or 2nd best friend that helps with our tides and gets to alter them.
The sun, Earth, and moon all have this. It helps with pulling us together and also with tides.
Our planets in the solar system go through this circle motion known as ______.
Related to the center of Earth.
Minor "planets" in the solar system that float about the sun.
Shadow or darkness. The dark spot on the sun.

44 Clues: Rising up! • Our Sun is one of these. • The movement of planets. • Easily comparable to width • Easily comparable to height • Meteors while still in space. • Sometimes these hit the Earth. • Takes 365 for Earth to do this. • High low tides. Low high tides. • Related to the center of Earth. • Pluto is NOT an example of this! • When meteoroids finally hit Earth. • ...

Space 2024-10-04

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The explosion of a star at the end of its life cycle, resulting in a dramatic increase in brightness followed by a gradual fading.
Unit of measurement of vast distances in space, approximately equal to 9.46 trillion kilometers. (2 words)
The boundary surrounding a black hole beyond which no information or matter can escape. (2 words)
A stream of charged particles released from the upper atmosphere of the Sun, influencing the space environment throughout the solar system. (2 words)
A form of matter that does not emit, absorb, or reflect light, making it invisible. It is thought to make up about 27% of the universe’s mass and energy. (2 words)
The scientific study of celestial objects such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies, and phenomena that originate outside Earth's atmosphere.

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A cloud of gas and dust in space, often acting as the birthplace of stars. Some nebulae are the remnants of dying stars.
A theoretical passage through space-time that could create shortcuts for long journeys across the universe.
A planet that orbits a star outside our solar system.
A region of the solar system beyond Neptune that contains small bodies, remnants from the solar system’s formation, including dwarf planets like Pluto. (2 words)
The stretching of light to longer wavelengths due to the expansion of the universe or an object moving away from the observer.
The path an object takes as it moves around another object due to gravity.
A large system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity.
An extremely bright and distant object believed to be powered by a supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy.

14 Clues: A planet that orbits a star outside our solar system. • The path an object takes as it moves around another object due to gravity. • A large system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity. • The boundary surrounding a black hole beyond which no information or matter can escape. (2 words) • ...

Space 2020-07-03

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,name of India’s next manned mission to space
,produces light by burning hydrogen and helium.
,the twin planet of earth.
,engine name in falcon rocket of spacex
,One of the gas component in mars atmosphere
,only man made object to have travelled out of our solar system.
,private capsule name docked with ISS in June 2020

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,material used to build space station
,you need this to walk in space
,the asteroid belt in solar system.
,which launch vehicle was used to launch Mangalyaan mission.
,Name one of the galaxies close to Milky Way.
,type of fuel used in rockets for low temperatures

13 Clues: ,the twin planet of earth. • ,you need this to walk in space • ,the asteroid belt in solar system. • ,material used to build space station • ,engine name in falcon rocket of spacex • ,One of the gas component in mars atmosphere • ,name of India’s next manned mission to space • ,Name one of the galaxies close to Milky Way. • ,produces light by burning hydrogen and helium. • ...

Are we really made of stardust? 2021-10-04

Are we really made of stardust? crossword puzzle

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The planet closest to the Sun
The Milky Way is an example of this
The particle inside the nucleus which has no charge
The particle which orbits the nucleus of an atom
The name of the force which repels two protons
The biggest planet in the solar system
The birthplace of stars

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A star the size of the Sun becomes this once hydrogen starts running out
The lightest element
The process which occurs in main sequence stars
An object which orbits another object in the solar system
The units of weight
An object so massive not even light can escape

13 Clues: The units of weight • The lightest element • The birthplace of stars • The planet closest to the Sun • The Milky Way is an example of this • The biggest planet in the solar system • An object so massive not even light can escape • The name of the force which repels two protons • The process which occurs in main sequence stars • ...

Earth, Sun, and Moon 2023-04-27

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making a complete spin on an axis
an imaginary line that Earth rotates around
the outermost covering or layer
a natural satellite that orbits a planet; some planets have no moons, and others have over 60 moons
the third planet from the Sun and the only planet in the solar system where life exists
making a complete turn around another object

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the layer of gas surrounding planet Earth that is held in place by gravity
bowl-shaped indents or cavities on the surface of a planet, moon, or asteroid that are caused by a collision with another object, such as a meteorite
the heaviness of an object; the force of gravity on mass is the weight
the star at the center of the solar system that supplies heat and light to Earth; its enormous gravity keeps the solar system in orbit
the path one object takes as it revolves around another object in space

11 Clues: the outermost covering or layer • making a complete spin on an axis • an imaginary line that Earth rotates around • making a complete turn around another object • the heaviness of an object; the force of gravity on mass is the weight • the path one object takes as it revolves around another object in space • ...

Metabolism - Jotham .T 2022-02-23

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:a chemical reaction in O and glucose
a group of atoms
:the body system that transports molecules
:a category of large molecules
:a answer to a question about the natural world
:the body’s use of molecules
:solar, wind, nuclear, sound
:a type of energy storage
:a set of interacting parts
:the body system that takes in food
:What humans breathe
:molecule made of carbon/oxygen

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:information about the world
:a claim supported by evidence
:the body system that takes in oxygen
:process in which atoms change to form new substances
:a molecule that organisms can use to release energy
:the process of making clear how your evidence supports your claim
:building blocks of proteins

19 Clues: a group of atoms • :What humans breathe • :a type of energy storage • :a set of interacting parts • :information about the world • :the body’s use of molecules • :solar, wind, nuclear, sound • :building blocks of proteins • :a claim supported by evidence • :a category of large molecules • :molecule made of carbon/oxygen • :the body system that takes in food • ...

Forces and Space 2015-01-13

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On Earth, every 1kg of mass is pulled towards earth by a force of ..... n
Our sun is a ....
Mass is the amount of ...... an object has
How many planets does the solar system have?
What is mass measured in?
The force created when two objects rub against each other
This planet has the strongest gravity in our solar system

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What is weight measured in?
Complex life needs liquid ...... to survive
What is air friction also known as?
Instrument used to look at other stars and planets
Two forces of equal size going in opposite directions are...?
What force pulls objects down towards Earth?

13 Clues: Our sun is a .... • What is mass measured in? • What is weight measured in? • What is air friction also known as? • Mass is the amount of ...... an object has • Complex life needs liquid ...... to survive • How many planets does the solar system have? • What force pulls objects down towards Earth? • Instrument used to look at other stars and planets • ...

Space Crossword 2023-06-19

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It is a chunk of space rock
This planet is the second closest planet to the sun
A planet that has rings around it
They are frozen leftovers from the formation of the solar system
It is the biggest star in our solar system

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Its the fifth planet from the sun
This planet doesn't have a moon
It's sometimes called the Red Planet
A year on this planet is equivalent to 164.81 years on earth
It has 27 known moons
The only planet with known life
of dust, rock, and ices
Neil Armstrong was the first person to land there

13 Clues: It has 27 known moons • of dust, rock, and ices • It is a chunk of space rock • This planet doesn't have a moon • The only planet with known life • Its the fifth planet from the sun • A planet that has rings around it • It's sometimes called the Red Planet • It is the biggest star in our solar system • Neil Armstrong was the first person to land there • ...

scientific thing 2021-10-12

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the study of principals of matter and the behaviors of matter
the man who discovered gravity
the theory of the sun being the center of the solar system
ill treatment of others due to bias
a study of the human body
the study of the way an organism lives
the state of rational thought

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the way science figures things out
a person who has a belief contrary to other beliefs
a person who maps different locations
a revolutionary figure in human anatomy
the study of planets and stars
the theory of the earth being the center of the solar system
A belief contrary to other more popular beliefs

14 Clues: a study of the human body • the state of rational thought • the man who discovered gravity • the study of planets and stars • the way science figures things out • ill treatment of others due to bias • a person who maps different locations • the study of the way an organism lives • a revolutionary figure in human anatomy • A belief contrary to other more popular beliefs • ...

Space Crossword 2024-03-25

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The fifth stage of the moon phases
The closest planet to the Sun
A planet that has rings
A planet made out of iron, nickel and sulfur
The force that holds objects and humans to the ground
The planet that spins the opposite direction to most planets
A line that is made up of lots of stars, rocks, dust and dark matter
Where we live
The coldest planet in our Solar System

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When the Earth is precisely between the Sun and Moon
The 7th planet from the Sun
The biggest planet of the solar system
When the Earth passes in between the Sun and Moon.

13 Clues: Where we live • A planet that has rings • The 7th planet from the Sun • The closest planet to the Sun • The fifth stage of the moon phases • The biggest planet of the solar system • The coldest planet in our Solar System • A planet made out of iron, nickel and sulfur • When the Earth passes in between the Sun and Moon. • When the Earth is precisely between the Sun and Moon • ...

Looking Into Space 1 2022-03-10

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Martians are from __________.
a 3d circular object that can sometimes bounce is a ________.
You need a _____________ to see the moon and stars clearly.
we live on ___________ Earth.
__________ is Earth's closest planet neighbor.
We have skin and hair on the outer part of our body, and muscles and bones on the ________ part.
There are 8 planets in the __________.

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the solar system is inside the _________.
Too small to be a planet, so we call it an __________.
___________ is the biggest planet in our solar system.
is the farthest planet from the sun.
__________ was the first planet discovered with a telescope.
__________ is the 2nd biggest planet and has rings.

13 Clues: Martians are from __________. • we live on ___________ Earth. • is the farthest planet from the sun. • There are 8 planets in the __________. • the solar system is inside the _________. • __________ is Earth's closest planet neighbor. • __________ is the 2nd biggest planet and has rings. • Too small to be a planet, so we call it an __________. • ...

scientific revolution 2021-10-12

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the study of planets and stars
the study of the way an organism lives
ill treatment of others due to bias
the way science figures things out
a person who has a belief contrary to other beliefs
the theory of the earth being the center of the solar system
a study of the human body

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the man who discovered gravity
a person who maps different locations
a revolutionary figure in human anatomy
the state of rational thought
A belief contrary to other more popular beliefs
the study of principals of matter and the behaviors of matter
the theory of the sun being the center of the solar system

Nebular Theory 2023-12-13

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Shape of the solar system-evidence for the nebular theory
All of the planets do this in the counter-clockwise direction around the sun-more evidence for the nebular theory
Cloud of gas and dust in space
What the nebula did to get it's flattened shape
Another moon formation theory, the moon was passing by earth and got captured by it's orbit
One theory for how the moon was formed, says it was part of the earth's core that separated during earth's formation
Large objects made from rock and gas that orbit the sun

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Name of the star that formed in the center of the solar system
How many billion years ago the solar system was made
Name of the process that formed the planets
The third moon formation theory, an asteroid hit earth and a chunk of earth broke off and into orbit

11 Clues: Cloud of gas and dust in space • Name of the process that formed the planets • What the nebula did to get it's flattened shape • How many billion years ago the solar system was made • Large objects made from rock and gas that orbit the sun • Shape of the solar system-evidence for the nebular theory • Name of the star that formed in the center of the solar system • ...

planets 2024-02-07

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its moons are named after shakespeare characters
it's "great dark spot" disappeared.
this dwarf planet is oval shaped
there is a storm on this planet that is around three earths long
this planet looks like the moon
this planet has over 100 confirmed moons

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this planet's moon is drifting away from it
this dwarf was originaly called "Easter bunny"
the star at the center of the solar system
this was once a plane, but was demoted in 2006
a day on this planet is longer than it's year
the most massive of all dwarfs
this planet has the largest volcano in the solar system

13 Clues: the most massive of all dwarfs • this planet looks like the moon • this dwarf planet is oval shaped • it's "great dark spot" disappeared. • this planet has over 100 confirmed moons • the star at the center of the solar system • this planet's moon is drifting away from it • a day on this planet is longer than it's year • this dwarf was originaly called "Easter bunny" • ...

The Earth in Orbit 2025-10-07

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The farthest planet from the Sun.
The imaginary line Earth spins around.
A large object that orbits a star, like Earth.
The biggest planet in our solar system.
The path a planet takes around the Sun.
Once a planet, now called a dwarf planet.
The star at the centre of our solar system.

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The closest planet to the Sun.
A huge group of stars, like the Milky Way.
The only known planet to support life.
A tool scientists use to look at stars and planets.
The force that keeps planets in orbit and our feet on the ground.
A person who travels into space.

13 Clues: The closest planet to the Sun. • A person who travels into space. • The farthest planet from the Sun. • The only known planet to support life. • The imaginary line Earth spins around. • The biggest planet in our solar system. • The path a planet takes around the Sun. • Once a planet, now called a dwarf planet. • A huge group of stars, like the Milky Way. • ...

Astronomy Vocab 2021-09-21

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The East-West Coordinate by which the position of a celestial body is ordinarily measured.
The point in the sky about which all the stars seen from the Northern Hemisphere rotate.
A current model of the Solar System with the Sun at its center.
An imaginary line in the sky hat marks the path of the Sun, the Moon, and the planets in our Solar System.
The angular distance of a body North or South of the celestial equator.

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The point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer.
The imaginary circle projected into space from the Earth's equator.
An outdated model of the Solar System with the Earth at its center.
One of 88 zones in which the night sky is divided
The area of the sky that never dips below the Horizon.
An imaginary sphere of which the observer is the center and on which all celestial objects are considered to lie.

11 Clues: One of 88 zones in which the night sky is divided • The area of the sky that never dips below the Horizon. • A current model of the Solar System with the Sun at its center. • The imaginary circle projected into space from the Earth's equator. • An outdated model of the Solar System with the Earth at its center. • ...

Year8SolarPuzzle 2025-04-10

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energy source
they move around us
you use it everyday
it has a ring around it
its known as the red planet
it is the largest planet in the solar system

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you see them at night
we live on it
it helps you see
earth's it's closest neighbour
it helps you see
they guide you at night
the closet plant to the sun

13 Clues: we live on it • energy source • it helps you see • it helps you see • they move around us • you use it everyday • you see them at night • it has a ring around it • they guide you at night • its known as the red planet • the closet plant to the sun • earth's it's closest neighbour • it is the largest planet in the solar system

Planets 2022-10-19

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It is a dwarf planet in the Kuiper belt.
It is a massive ball made mostly of hydrogen and helium.
Earth's closest neighbor in the solar system.
It is covered in swirling cloud stripes. It has big storms like the Great Red Spot.
It has a solid surface that is covered with craters like our Moon.

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It is one of two ice giants in the outer solar system and the third largest planet in our solar system.
It is known as the Red Planet.
It's made of a thick soup of water, ammonia, and methane over an Earth-sized solid center.
Water covers about 70% of this planet's surface.

9 Clues: It is known as the Red Planet. • It is a dwarf planet in the Kuiper belt. • Earth's closest neighbor in the solar system. • Water covers about 70% of this planet's surface. • It is a massive ball made mostly of hydrogen and helium. • It has a solid surface that is covered with craters like our Moon. • ...

Sun, Moon, and Earth Systems 2023-05-09

Sun, Moon, and Earth Systems crossword puzzle

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a bright streak that radiates from some craters on the moon's surface
an astronomical event that occurs when the sun, earth, and moon are aligned so that the moon blocks a portion of the sunlight falling on the earth
the sun's output of protons, electrons, and small atomic nuclei into the solar system
the line separating the light and dark sides of any astronomical body
the regular, repeatedly changing appearance of the shape of the lightened face of the moon visible from the earth
the hot outer atmosphere of the sun that extends far out into space to become solar wind
the process that powers stars
the spin of an object around its center of mass, such as the earth rotating about its axis
a broad, lowland plain on the moon made of hardened lava
a small, cool area on the sun's photosphere

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a stream of solar plasma that rises into the corona from the chromosphere and then gradually falls back
a unit of astronomical distance equal to the earth's average distance from the sun
the visible surface of the sun
orbital motion around a point, such as the earth revolving around the sun
an astronomical event that occurs when the sun, earth, and moon are aligned so that the earth clocks the sunlight falling on the moon
the lowest layer of the sun's atmosphere starting at the photosphere and extending out to 2000km from the surface
the entire range of electromagnetic wavelengths that the sun emits
the sun's apparent path among the stars as observed from Earth
a sudden explosion of the plasma from the sun's surface that emits a burst of energetic rays and particles into space
a long, narrow channel on a moon or planet that is believed to have originated from tectonic processes

20 Clues: the process that powers stars • the visible surface of the sun • a small, cool area on the sun's photosphere • a broad, lowland plain on the moon made of hardened lava • the sun's apparent path among the stars as observed from Earth • the entire range of electromagnetic wavelengths that the sun emits • ...

Comet Crossword 2019-11-27

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The curved tail of a comet that is forced away by solar radiation pressure.
The straight tail made of sublimated gases forced away by solar winds.
The width of an ellipse.
A comet that passes extremely close to the Sun at perihelion.
A circumstellar disc in the outer Solar System

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The distance between the Earth and the Sun.
Cosmic debris entering Earth's atmosphere at extremely high speed.
A predicted collection of icy objects farthest away from everything in the Solar System.

8 Clues: The width of an ellipse. • The distance between the Earth and the Sun. • A circumstellar disc in the outer Solar System • A comet that passes extremely close to the Sun at perihelion. • Cosmic debris entering Earth's atmosphere at extremely high speed. • The straight tail made of sublimated gases forced away by solar winds. • ...

Vocabulary 2022-08-11

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Theory of how the universe began from a single point to what it is today.
He created the Geocentric model
Earth-centered solar system model
Everything that there is.

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System of planets, moons, meteors revolving around the sun.
Sun-centered solar system model
He created the Heliocentric Theory
Been proven with scientific evidence

8 Clues: Everything that there is. • Sun-centered solar system model • He created the Geocentric model • Earth-centered solar system model • He created the Heliocentric Theory • Been proven with scientific evidence • System of planets, moons, meteors revolving around the sun. • Theory of how the universe began from a single point to what it is today.

Space 2020-05-08

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many on the moon
computer in orbit
last stage
resulte of star explosion
connecting stars
observe
grass planet
celestial body
sun and moon
space signs
water is 1
largest planet in the solar system
spcae magnifying glass

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space man
fast rock
Flying Metal
big space
milky
period of time
old corners

20 Clues: milky • observe • space man • fast rock • big space • last stage • water is 1 • space signs • old corners • Flying Metal • grass planet • sun and moon • celestial body • period of time • many on the moon • connecting stars • computer in orbit • spcae magnifying glass • resulte of star explosion • largest planet in the solar system

SSB Part 1 Review 2021-08-19

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If any planet were to move ________, they would get pulled into the sun.
the universe is still __________ today
gravity and _________ inertia are responsible for the path of planet's orbits.
the force that pulls objects towards each other
Our solar system is located on a __________ of the Milky Way.

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the model of the solar system with the sun in the middle is called _____________.
the model of the universe with the Earth in the middle is called ____________.
the tendency of an object to resist a change in motion
before the Big Bang all contents of the universe were condensed into one tiny ________________.
If any planet were to go ________, they would escape the sun's gravity and leave our solar system.

10 Clues: the universe is still __________ today • the force that pulls objects towards each other • the tendency of an object to resist a change in motion • Our solar system is located on a __________ of the Milky Way. • If any planet were to move ________, they would get pulled into the sun. • the model of the universe with the Earth in the middle is called ____________. • ...

Unit 7 Review 2023-03-27

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the fourth planet from the Sun
Closest planet to the sun
the second planet from the sun
the eight planet from the Sun
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.
the planet we live on; the third planet from the Sun in our solar system

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The sixth planet from the sun
a celestial body of ice, dist, and rock with an elongated and elliptical orbit
A large spiral galaxy that is home to Earth and the rest of our solar system, and about a trillion stars.
the closest star to Earth
the fifth planet from the Sun
The seventh planet from the sun
a big ball of hot gases in space that produces its own light and heat

13 Clues: the closest star to Earth • Closest planet to the sun • The sixth planet from the sun • the fifth planet from the Sun • the eight planet from the Sun • the fourth planet from the Sun • the second planet from the sun • The seventh planet from the sun • a big ball of hot gases in space that produces its own light and heat • ...

Outside the Solar System 2022-02-21

Outside the Solar System crossword puzzle

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a close group of similar objects
someone trained to travel and perform tasks in space
a scientist who studies the origin and structure of the universe
a measure of the amount of radiating or reflected light coming off a star or other celestial object; brightness
a region or cloud of interstellar dust and gas appearing as a bright or dark patch
a large collection of planets, gas, dust, and millions or billions of stars, bound together by gravity
a vehicle used for traveling in space
a scientist who studies planets, stars, galaxies, and other objects in space

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any planet that exists outside our Solar System
the whole universe
a group of stars that forms a shape and is named for that shape
the death explosion of a massive star, resulting in a sharp increase in brightness followed by a gradual fading
an instrument used to make distant objects look closer
all things that exist in space
to revolve around another object

15 Clues: the whole universe • all things that exist in space • a close group of similar objects • to revolve around another object • a vehicle used for traveling in space • any planet that exists outside our Solar System • someone trained to travel and perform tasks in space • an instrument used to make distant objects look closer • ...

freds solar system crossword 2023-10-30

freds solar system crossword crossword puzzle

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The motion of one object around another because of gravity
A large natural object that orbits a planet
Any object that orbits a planet or star
A ball of gas that releases light and heat
A planet made up mostly of icy materials
A planet made up mostly of gases
a type of chocolate
A half of the Earth

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Any phase when more than half of the sunlit side of the Moon can be seen
phase when less than half of the sunlit side of the Moon can be seen
When the Moon passes into the Earth's shadow
An attractive force between any two objects that have mass
A representation of an idea, object or system
A large space rock that orbits the Sun
A group of millions or billions of stars

15 Clues: a type of chocolate • A half of the Earth • A planet made up mostly of gases • A large space rock that orbits the Sun • Any object that orbits a planet or star • A group of millions or billions of stars • A planet made up mostly of icy materials • A ball of gas that releases light and heat • A large natural object that orbits a planet • ...

Solar System Crossword Puzzle 2024-04-24

Solar System Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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the star around which the planets revolve
a boundary less area with no end
the seventh planet from the sun
layer of gas over Earth
the eighth planet from the Sun.
there are eight phases of this object
a gas giant made up mostly of hydrogen and helium
the smallest planet in our solar system

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this planet has always been known for its rings
second planet from sun
the planet we live on
rocky remnants
a rock that falls to Earth from space
the fourth planet from the Sun
the repeating path that one object in space takes

15 Clues: rocky remnants • the planet we live on • second planet from sun • layer of gas over Earth • the fourth planet from the Sun • the seventh planet from the sun • the eighth planet from the Sun. • a boundary less area with no end • a rock that falls to Earth from space • there are eight phases of this object • the smallest planet in our solar system • ...

SPACE! 2024-02-25

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The only planet that is not named after a Roman/Greek god
Gravitational force can pull even light
Named after the Roman/Greek god of the sea
The biggest planet in the solar system
It's the smallest planet and the closest to the sun
big chunks of rock that wiped out the dinosaurs
A collection of stars with a black hole in the middle
famous for its rings

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protects us from the radiation shot out of the sun
It in the middle of our solar system
It's the hottest planet
the galaxy earth belongs to
spin around the Earth

13 Clues: famous for its rings • spin around the Earth • It's the hottest planet • the galaxy earth belongs to • It in the middle of our solar system • The biggest planet in the solar system • Gravitational force can pull even light • Named after the Roman/Greek god of the sea • big chunks of rock that wiped out the dinosaurs • protects us from the radiation shot out of the sun • ...

Planets 2022-10-19

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It is covered in swirling cloud stripes. It has big storms like the Great Red Spot.
It's made of a thick soup of water, ammonia, and methane over an Earth-sized solid center.
It is one of two ice giants in the outer solar system and the third largest planet in our solar system.

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It is a massive ball made mostly of hydrogen and helium.
It is a dwarf planet in the Kuiper belt.
Earth's closest neighbor in the solar system.
It has a solid surface that is covered with craters like our Moon.
Water covers about 70% of this planet's surface.
It is known as the Red Planet.

THE SOLAR SYSTEM 2021-01-11

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One of Jupiter's moons.
A region of the Solar System beyond the orbit of Neptune, believed to contain many comets, asteroids, and other small bodies.
The giant planets of the outer Solar System.
Planets that have a compact, rocky surface.
Largest object in the main asteroid belt that lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

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A large, bright feature extending outward from the Sun's surface.
Largest planet in the Solar System.
Name that refers to a celestial body resembling a small planet but lacking certain technical criteria that are required for it to be classed as such.
Second planet from the Sun.

9 Clues: One of Jupiter's moons. • Second planet from the Sun. • Largest planet in the Solar System. • Planets that have a compact, rocky surface. • The giant planets of the outer Solar System. • A large, bright feature extending outward from the Sun's surface. • Largest object in the main asteroid belt that lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. • ...

Astronomy trivia 2021-08-07

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On which planet the color of the sunset is Blue?
This planet has a collective 53 moons, making it the planet in our solar system with the most number of moons
What is the largest planet in the solar system?
What is the term for the condition when three celestial bodies are arranged in a straight line?
From 1978 to 1999, which planet was farthest from the Sun?

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What is the hottest planet in the solar system?
What is the nearest planet to the sun?
There are no _____ stars.
The plant Earth is surrounded by different layers of gas, which when taken together, we call the…?

9 Clues: There are no _____ stars. • What is the nearest planet to the sun? • What is the hottest planet in the solar system? • What is the largest planet in the solar system? • On which planet the color of the sunset is Blue? • From 1978 to 1999, which planet was farthest from the Sun? • ...

Mars 2023-05-28

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- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (___) has sent several missions to explore Mars.
- Scientists are studying Mars to understand its potential for ___ in the future.
MARINERIS - This is the largest canyon system in the solar system, located on ___.
STORMS - Mars experiences intense dust storms that can cover the entire planet and last for months.
- NASA's Mars exploration rovers, such as Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity, have provided valuable data and images from the planet's surface.

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- The term "___" is used to refer to anything related to Mars.
- Mars is the fourth ___ from the Sun in our solar system.
MONS - Mars is home to the largest volcano in the solar system, known as ___ ___, which is three times the height of Mount Everest.
CAPS - Mars has polar ice caps made up of a combination of ___ and carbon dioxide.
- Mars is often referred to as the "___ Planet" due to its reddish appearance.

10 Clues: - Mars is the fourth ___ from the Sun in our solar system. • - The term "___" is used to refer to anything related to Mars. • - Mars is often referred to as the "___ Planet" due to its reddish appearance. • - Scientists are studying Mars to understand its potential for ___ in the future. • ...

AutoGen1 2024-10-26

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Vehicle used for space travel
Planet with rings
International Space Station
Distant ice giant
Third planet from the Sun
The Red Planet
Artificial satellite orbiting Earth
Icy object with a long tail

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Ice giant planet
Rocky object orbiting the Sun
Largest planet in the solar system
US space agency
European Space Agency
Earth's natural satellite
A celestial system

15 Clues: The Red Planet • US space agency • Ice giant planet • Planet with rings • Distant ice giant • A celestial system • European Space Agency • Third planet from the Sun • Earth's natural satellite • International Space Station • Icy object with a long tail • Vehicle used for space travel • Rocky object orbiting the Sun • Largest planet in the solar system • Artificial satellite orbiting Earth

JAYCE GRISSOM U2W1 2023-10-20

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jokes
what you believe
special days
regular
the ___ changed at sunset
food
what you have
solar system
fruit
air
disease
contact

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wins
rescue calls
camp
fun learning games
assistance
We are in Leon ____.
hair on your eyes
animals
where you learn
people who buy goods
revenue

23 Clues: air • wins • camp • food • jokes • fruit • regular • animals • revenue • disease • contact • assistance • rescue calls • special days • solar system • what you have • where you learn • what you believe • hair on your eyes • fun learning games • We are in Leon ____. • people who buy goods • the ___ changed at sunset

Space Exploration 2024-12-12

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- Star system.
- Relating to sun
- Red planet.
- Ice body.
- Propelled vehicle.
- Mars explorer.
- Universe.
- Path around.
- Space telescope.
- Spacecraft.
- Star nursery.
- Moon missions.
- U.S. space agency.

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- Space probe.
- Bright object.
- Star gazing.
- Space traveler.
- Shooting star.
- Lunar surface.
- First satellite.
- Space station.
- Takeoff.
- Celestial event.
- Space rock.

24 Clues: - Takeoff. • - Ice body. • - Universe. • - Red planet. • - Spacecraft. • - Space rock. • - Space probe. • - Star system. • - Star gazing. • - Path around. • - Star nursery. • - Bright object. • - Shooting star. • - Lunar surface. • - Mars explorer. • - Space station. • - Moon missions. • - Relating to sun • - Space traveler. • - First satellite. • - Space telescope. • - Celestial event. • - Propelled vehicle. • ...

OTG 3 Unit 7 Know 2022-04-30

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silitysrauta
lawnmower robottiruohonleikkuri
panel ohjauspaneeli
switch valokatkaisin
conditioner ilmastointilaite
termostaatti
nettikamera
navigaattori
pistorasia
system turvajärjestelmä
ruuvimeisseli
car sähköauto
töpseli

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tuuletin
rack kuivausteline
panel aurinkopaneeli
blinds sälekaihtimet
drill porakone
lämpöpatteri
dish satelliittilautanen
moped sähkömopo
vasara
vacuum cleaner robotti-imuri
johto
headphones langattomat kuulokkeet
machine ompelukone
board silityslauta
irrottaa pistoke; ottaa töpseli seinästä

28 Clues: johto • vasara • töpseli • tuuletin • pistorasia • nettikamera • silitysrauta • lämpöpatteri • termostaatti • navigaattori • ruuvimeisseli • car sähköauto • drill porakone • moped sähkömopo • rack kuivausteline • machine ompelukone • board silityslauta • panel ohjauspaneeli • panel aurinkopaneeli • blinds sälekaihtimet • switch valokatkaisin • system turvajärjestelmä • dish satelliittilautanen • ...

Earth, Sun, Moon. 2024-03-14

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To follow a path.
The envelope of gases surrounding the Earth or another planet.
The laying down of sediment carried by wind flowing water, the sea, or ice.
A system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.
The stellar object that the Earth revolves around.
An imaginary line about which the Earth rotates.
A burning ball of gas.
A system of stars, planets, moons, and other objects, bound together by gravitational orbit.
The planet we live on.
The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water or other natural agents.
The lowest region of the atmosphere, extending from the Earth's surface to a height of about 3.7-6.2 miles (6-10 km), which is the lower boundary of the stratosphere.
The Earth's only natural satellite.
A celestial body orbiting the Earth or another planet.
When the Moon blocks out the sun.

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An imaginary line drawn around the Earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres and constituting the parallel of latitude 0°.
To spin.
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward another physical body having mass.
To orbit.
An astronomical event where the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow, causing it to darken.
Holes made for an asteroid or meteor.
The region of the Earth's atmosphere above the mesosphere and below the height at which that atmosphere ceases to have the properties of a continuous medium.
The region of the Earth's atmosphere above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere.
The part of the Earth's atmosphere which extends from the top of the troposphere to about 30 miles (50 kilometers.)
The process of eating or being worn down by long exposure to the atmosphere.
There are eight of these in our Solar System.

25 Clues: To spin. • To orbit. • To follow a path. • A burning ball of gas. • The planet we live on. • When the Moon blocks out the sun. • The Earth's only natural satellite. • Holes made for an asteroid or meteor. • There are eight of these in our Solar System. • An imaginary line about which the Earth rotates. • The stellar object that the Earth revolves around. • ...

Earth, Sun, Moon. 2024-02-20

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To spin.
A system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.
An imaginary line about which the Earth rotates.
A burning ball of gas.
The part of the earth's atmosphere which extends from the top of the troposphere to about 30 miles (50 kilometers) above the surface.
The laying down of sediment carried by wind, flowing water, the sea or ice.
The region of the earth's atmosphere above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere.
The planet we live on.
An imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the earth into northern and southern hemispheres and constituting the parallel of latitude 0°.
There are eight of these in our Solar System.
The lowest region of the atmosphere, extending from the earth's surface to a height of about 3.7–6.2 miles (6–10 km), which is the lower boundary of the stratosphere.
An astronomical event where the Moon moves into Earth's shadow, causing it to darken.
A celestial body orbiting the earth or another planet.

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A system of stars, planets, moons, and other objects, bound together by gravitational orbit.
The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
The process of wearing or being worn by long exposure to the atmosphere.
Holes made by an asteroid or meteor.
To orbit.
The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.
When the Moon blocks out the Sun.
The region of the atmosphere above the mesosphere and below the height at which the atmosphere ceases to have the properties of a continuous medium.
Earth's only natural satellite.
To follow a path.
The stellar object that the Earth revolves around

25 Clues: To spin. • To orbit. • To follow a path. • A burning ball of gas. • The planet we live on. • Earth's only natural satellite. • When the Moon blocks out the Sun. • Holes made by an asteroid or meteor. • There are eight of these in our Solar System. • An imaginary line about which the Earth rotates. • The stellar object that the Earth revolves around • ...

Astronomy: Pluto 2025-10-19

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Evidence suggests ancient Mars once had abundant liquid water on its surface a key focus for current missions.
A massive shield volcano on Mars the largest volcano and tallest planetary mountain in the Solar System.
The Greek god of war equivalent to the Roman god Mars from whom the planet gets its name.
IceCaps Regions at Mars's poles composed of both water ice and frozen carbon dioxide (dry ice).
A NASA rover that explored Mars from 2004 to 2018 finding compelling evidence of past water activity.
The hypothetical process of modifying a planet's atmosphere and surface to make it habitable for humans.
The common nickname for Mars derived from the iron oxides (rust) in its soil.
The geological study of Mars analogous to geology on Earth.
The first extraterrestrial helicopter deployed by the Perseverance rover proving powered flight on Mars.
Impact craters on Mars are often very well preserved due to the lack of extensive erosion.

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A NASA rover launched in 2011 which explored Gale Crater and found evidence of ancient habitable environments.
A NASA rover launched in 2020 currently exploring Mars's Jezero Crater for signs of ancient life.
The fourth planet from the Sun known as the "Red Planet" due to its iron oxide-rich surface.
Primarily composed of carbon dioxide with trace amounts of other gases much thinner than Earth's.
A large ancient impact basin on Mars one of the largest in the Solar System.
An extensive canyon system on Mars one of the largest in the Solar System much larger than Earth's Grand Canyon.
The smaller and outermost of Mars's two moons also thought to be a captured asteroid.
A NASA rover that explored Mars from 2004 to 2010 studying diverse rocks and geological features.
Frequent and sometimes planet-encompassing atmospheric events on Mars driven by strong winds.
One of Mars's two small irregularly shaped moons believed to be a captured asteroid.

20 Clues: The geological study of Mars analogous to geology on Earth. • A large ancient impact basin on Mars one of the largest in the Solar System. • The common nickname for Mars derived from the iron oxides (rust) in its soil. • One of Mars's two small irregularly shaped moons believed to be a captured asteroid. • ...

Astronomy: Mars 2025-10-19

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Evidence suggests ancient Mars once had abundant liquid water on its surface a key focus for current missions.
A massive shield volcano on Mars the largest volcano and tallest planetary mountain in the Solar System.
The Greek god of war equivalent to the Roman god Mars from whom the planet gets its name.
IceCaps Regions at Mars's poles composed of both water ice and frozen carbon dioxide (dry ice).
A NASA rover that explored Mars from 2004 to 2018 finding compelling evidence of past water activity.
The hypothetical process of modifying a planet's atmosphere and surface to make it habitable for humans.
The common nickname for Mars derived from the iron oxides (rust) in its soil.
The geological study of Mars analogous to geology on Earth.
The first extraterrestrial helicopter deployed by the Perseverance rover proving powered flight on Mars.
Impact craters on Mars are often very well preserved due to the lack of extensive erosion.

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A NASA rover launched in 2011 which explored Gale Crater and found evidence of ancient habitable environments.
A NASA rover launched in 2020 currently exploring Mars's Jezero Crater for signs of ancient life.
The fourth planet from the Sun known as the "Red Planet" due to its iron oxide-rich surface.
Primarily composed of carbon dioxide with trace amounts of other gases much thinner than Earth's.
A large ancient impact basin on Mars one of the largest in the Solar System.
An extensive canyon system on Mars one of the largest in the Solar System much larger than Earth's Grand Canyon.
The smaller and outermost of Mars's two moons also thought to be a captured asteroid.
A NASA rover that explored Mars from 2004 to 2010 studying diverse rocks and geological features.
Frequent and sometimes planet-encompassing atmospheric events on Mars driven by strong winds.
One of Mars's two small irregularly shaped moons believed to be a captured asteroid.

Astronomy-Astronomía-Astronomia 2025-02-13

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system the collection of planets, moons, and other objects that orbit the Sun
the study of the origin, structure, and evolution of the universe
a luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity, like the Sun
the four-dimensional continuum combining the three dimensions of space with time
a small piece of rock or metal that burns up as it enters Earth’s atmosphere
a cloud of gas and dust in space, often the birthplace of stars
a system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity
a small icy body that orbits the sun, often displaying a visible tail
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the sky
a planet that orbits a star outside our solar system
hole a region in space with gravitational pull so strong that not even light can escape
the branch of astronomy that deals with the physical properties of celestial bodies

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the distance that light travels in one year, about 5.88 trillion miles
a powerful explosion of a star at the end of its life cycle
an instrument used to observe distant objects in space
giant a large, cool star that is in the final phase of its life
Space Telescope a space-based observatory that captures high-resolution images of distant objects in space
Way the galaxy that contains our solar system
a highly energetic and distant galaxy with an active supermassive black hole at its center
a small rocky body that orbits the sun, primarily in the asteroid belt
a large celestial body that orbits a star, like Earth or Mars
matter a type of matter thought to make up most of the universe's mass, detectable only by its gravitational effects
a natural satellite that orbits a planet
the curved path of an object around a star, planet, or moon
an event where one celestial body passes in front of another, blocking its light

25 Clues: a natural satellite that orbits a planet • Way the galaxy that contains our solar system • a planet that orbits a star outside our solar system • an instrument used to observe distant objects in space • a system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity • a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the sky • ...

Teacher 2025-02-14

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- The shape of the Milky Way galaxy.
- Energy that travels through space in the form of waves or particles.
- The power that makes stars shine and move objects in space.
System - The sun and all the objects that orbit around it.
- A bright, shining object in space that produces light and heat.
- A natural or artificial object that orbits a planet.
- A person trained to travel and work in space.
- A planet that orbits a star outside our solar system.
Rays - High-energy particles that travel through space at high speeds.
- A region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape.
- A bright object in space, powered by a supermassive black hole.
- The layer of gases surrounding a planet.
- A rocky object that orbits the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt.
- The energy emitted by stars and other celestial objects.
- Invisible material that makes up most of the universe’s mass.
- The galaxy that contains our solar system.
- The force that pulls objects toward each other.

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- A group of stars or galaxies held together by gravity.
- A large object that orbits a star.
- A giant cloud of dust and gas where stars are born.
- A tool used to observe distant objects in space.
- The path a planet or moon takes around a star or planet.
- The process that powers stars by combining atoms.
- A large hole on the surface of a planet or moon, caused by an impact.
- A streak of light produced when a meteoroid burns up in the atmosphere.
- Everything that exists, including all galaxies, stars, and planets.
- A small icy body that releases gas and dust, forming a tail.
- A spinning neutron star that emits beams of radiation.
- The explosion of a star, making it very bright for a short time.
- A huge system of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity.

30 Clues: - The shape of the Milky Way galaxy. • - A large object that orbits a star. • - The layer of gases surrounding a planet. • - The galaxy that contains our solar system. • - A person trained to travel and work in space. • - The force that pulls objects toward each other. • - A tool used to observe distant objects in space. • ...

Science vocab solar system 2021-01-28

Science vocab solar system crossword puzzle

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rocky worlds revolving around the sun that are too small to be called planets.
huge celestial bodies made mostly of hydrogen and helium that produce light and heat from the churning nuclear forges inside their cores. Aside from our sun, the dots of light we see in the sky are all light-years from Earth.
a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star.
(of a celestial object or spacecraft) move in orbit around (a star or planet).
move or cause to move in a circle around an axis or center.
the gravitational curved trajectory of an object, such as the trajectory of a planet around a star or a natural satellite around a planet.
a celestial body resembling a small planet but lacking certain technical criteria that are required for it to be classed as such.

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the gravitationally bound system of the Sun and the objects that orbit it, either directly or indirectly. Of the objects that orbit the Sun directly, the largest are the eight planets, with the remainder being smaller objects, the dwarf planets and small Solar System bodies.
of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it.
a large planet composed mostly of gases, such as hydrogen and helium, with a relatively small rocky core.
the sun's rays hit the Earth a lot of the heat is reflected back into space"
he star around which the earth orbits.
move in a circular orbit around.
an invisible force that pulls objects toward each other.
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.

15 Clues: move in a circular orbit around. • he star around which the earth orbits. • an invisible force that pulls objects toward each other. • move or cause to move in a circle around an axis or center. • a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star. • the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet. • ...

Solar system and earth 2021-09-16

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Without Earth's ______, we would fly right off it.
______ was the scientist who discovered gravity.
The planet farthest from the sun is ______.
smallest: Mercury::largest:_____
The woolen cap is used in winters when the temperature is _____.
In India, we measure temperature in _______.
What is the in the center of our solar system?
A person who is specially trained to travel to outer space.
The earth completes one _____ of the sun in 24 hours.

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A space ______ is a spacecraft that is used to carry astronauts and cargo into space.
The sun is mostly made up of ______.
A _____ is used to measure temperature.
Astronauts have special gear called a ______.
How is the weather today in Delhi?
Which planet takes 365 days to go around the sun?

15 Clues: smallest: Mercury::largest:_____ • How is the weather today in Delhi? • The sun is mostly made up of ______. • A _____ is used to measure temperature. • The planet farthest from the sun is ______. • In India, we measure temperature in _______. • Astronauts have special gear called a ______. • What is the in the center of our solar system? • ...

The Solar System Vocabulary 2021-07-27

The Solar System Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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a cluster of stars, gas and dust.
any meteoroid that has fallen to the earths surface.
any massive self-luminous celestial body of gas that shines by radiation derived from its internal energy sources, any massive self-luminous celestial body of gas that shines by radiation derived from its internal energy sources.
the part of the universe lying outside of the limits of the earths atmosphere.
the icy body that contain a solid nucleus made of water and other dark organic compounds orbiting the Sun.
planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
the natural satellite of earth or any other planet.
rocky or metallic fragment of an asteroid, comet or planet.

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a small celestial body that revolves around the sun; also known as a planetoid.
any certain groupings of stars that form configurations of objects or creatures in the sky.
system the sun and the celestial bodies moving about it.
all matter and energy, including Earth, the galaxies and the contents of space.
belt the zone between the orbits of two planets that contains the majority of asteroids.
giants Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
the streak of light seen in the sky when a small meteoroid burns itself out.
a relatively small celestial body moving in orbit around the sun or another star.

16 Clues: a cluster of stars, gas and dust. • planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars • giants Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune • the natural satellite of earth or any other planet. • any meteoroid that has fallen to the earths surface. • system the sun and the celestial bodies moving about it. • rocky or metallic fragment of an asteroid, comet or planet. • ...

Solar System Crossword Puzzle 2024-04-24

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the star around which the planets revolve
a boundary less area with no end
the seventh planet from the sun
layer of gas over Earth
the eighth planet from the Sun.
there are eight phases of this object
a gas giant made up mostly of hydrogen and helium
the smallest planet in our solar system

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this planet has always been known for its rings
second planet from sun
the planet we live on
rocky remnants
a rock that falls to Earth from space
the fourth planet from the Sun
the repeating path that one object in space takes

Solar System Crossword Puzzle 2024-04-24

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this planet has always been known for its rings
the smallest planet in our solar system
a gas giant made up mostly of hydrogen and helium
the eighth planet from the Sun.
rocky remnants
the fourth planet from the Sun
layer of gas over Earth

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the star around which the planets revolve
a boundary less area with no end
second planet from sun
the seventh planet from the sun
there are eight phases of this object
a rock that falls to Earth from space
the planet we live on
the repeating path that one object in space takes

15 Clues: rocky remnants • the planet we live on • second planet from sun • layer of gas over Earth • the fourth planet from the Sun • the seventh planet from the sun • the eighth planet from the Sun. • a boundary less area with no end • there are eight phases of this object • a rock that falls to Earth from space • the smallest planet in our solar system • ...

Solar System Crossword Puzzle 2024-04-29

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the planet we live on
farthest planet from the Sun
the coldest planet
a natural luminous body that is visible at night
an object that orbits a planet
when meteoroids enter Earth's atmosphere
largest planet in our solar system

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the hottest planet
Has large rings
a celestial body
our only star
rocky remnants that are found in the belt between Jupiter and Mars
fourth planet from the Sun
the closest planet to the Sun
the most famous dwarf planet

15 Clues: our only star • Has large rings • a celestial body • the hottest planet • the coldest planet • the planet we live on • fourth planet from the Sun • farthest planet from the Sun • the most famous dwarf planet • the closest planet to the Sun • an object that orbits a planet • largest planet in our solar system • when meteoroids enter Earth's atmosphere • ...

crossword puzzle 2021-02-04

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unit a unit of length effectively equal to the average a spiral curve, shape, or pattern
a unit of distance used in astronomy
Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system

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a close plane curve generated by a point
huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar system
is all of space and time and their contents
Bang the rapid expansion of matter from a state of extremely high density and temperature
year a unit of astronomical distance equivalent to the distance that lights travels in one year
system the collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit around there sun

9 Clues: a unit of distance used in astronomy • a close plane curve generated by a point • is all of space and time and their contents • Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system • huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar system • system the collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit around there sun • ...

THE SOLAR SYSTEM 2021-01-11

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One of Jupiter's moons.
A region of the Solar System beyond the orbit of Neptune, believed to contain many comets, asteroids, and other small bodies.
The giant planets of the outer Solar System.
Planets that have a compact, rocky surface.
Largest object in the main asteroid belt that lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

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A large, bright feature extending outward from the Sun's surface.
Largest planet in the Solar System.
Name that refers to a celestial body resembling a small planet but lacking certain technical criteria that are required for it to be classed as such.
Second planet from the Sun.

Stargazing 2025-06-29

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Famous constellation
Celestial dome
Gas cloud
Star clusters
Time after sunset
Viewing tool
Our galaxy
Sun or moon block

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Earth's satellite
Star group
Celestial body
Solar system body
Rings planet
Burning rock
Luminous points

15 Clues: Gas cloud • Star group • Our galaxy • Rings planet • Burning rock • Viewing tool • Star clusters • Celestial body • Celestial dome • Luminous points • Earth's satellite • Solar system body • Time after sunset • Sun or moon block • Famous constellation

8.2 The solar System 2014-01-09

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how long has the sun existed for?
what is a celestial object made up of ice&dust?
which planet which still orbit earth but is a dwarf planet?
what is meteoroid called when entering earth's atmosphere?
which planet is farthest from the sun
what is the massive explosions on the sun called?
who has a average temperature of 470c?
which planet's surface is similar to that of our moon

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what gives Uranus and Neptune it blue color?
which planets are made of mostly hydrogen and helium?
what is a planet?
what element is the sun composed of?(there is a & symbol)
which planet has the biggest Radius
what is the dark spots on the sun?
which planet is closest to earth in terms of its surface temperature?

15 Clues: what is a planet? • how long has the sun existed for? • what is the dark spots on the sun? • which planet has the biggest Radius • which planet is farthest from the sun • who has a average temperature of 470c? • what gives Uranus and Neptune it blue color? • what is a celestial object made up of ice&dust? • what is the massive explosions on the sun called? • ...

Small solar system objects 2016-11-21

Small solar system objects crossword puzzle

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leaves craters
beyond the kuiper belt?
solid inner core of a comet?
is not one asteroid but many asteroids?
are not considered a planet?
is farther than the orbit of Neptune?
is apart of comet and fallows behind?
loose collection of ice dust and small rocky partials?

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the number of dwarf planets in the solar system we live in?
smaller than asteroids but made of ice and chunks of rock?
gas tail or dust tail is a?
fuzzy outer layer?
is a shower of meteors?
looking at things in the sky at night?
rocky objects?

15 Clues: leaves craters • rocky objects? • fuzzy outer layer? • is a shower of meteors? • beyond the kuiper belt? • gas tail or dust tail is a? • solid inner core of a comet? • are not considered a planet? • is farther than the orbit of Neptune? • is apart of comet and fallows behind? • looking at things in the sky at night? • is not one asteroid but many asteroids? • ...

Solar system by Katlynn 2024-10-30

Solar system by Katlynn crossword puzzle

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Earth has one of these
Uranus and Neptune are____ ____
has seasons
rocky planets
the largest planet in our solar system
Pluto is a ____ planet
Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn are this
all planets rotate around this

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the 8 planets we know are part of the ____ ____
only planet not visible without a telescope
Earths twin
the planet we live on
made mostly of hydrogen and helium
the first planet seen through a telescope
a belt of asteroids

15 Clues: Earths twin • has seasons • rocky planets • a belt of asteroids • the planet we live on • Earth has one of these • Pluto is a ____ planet • all planets rotate around this • Uranus and Neptune are____ ____ • made mostly of hydrogen and helium • the largest planet in our solar system • the first planet seen through a telescope • only planet not visible without a telescope • ...

Solar System & Beyond Crossword 2025-10-27

Solar System & Beyond Crossword crossword puzzle

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"The imaginary line around which an object spins, or rotates. Earth rotates around an axis that runs straight through Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole."
"A natural phenomenon that causes objects to be attracted to each other based on each object's mass and the distance between them."
Phases "The different shapes of the Moon visible from Earth."
"Any representation of a system used to help one understand and communicate how it works"
"Something that happens in a repeated and predictable way."
"The amount or number of an object or event relative to other objects or events."
The mixture of gases ("air") that surrounds a planet.
"A collection of stars and their solar systems that are gravitationally bound to one another."
"A curved path that a space object takes around a star, planet, or moon."
tilt "The angle of Earth's axis (approximately 23.5 degrees from perpendicular) relative to Earth's orbital plane around the Sun."

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Unit (au) the mean, or average, distance between Earth and the Sun (149,597,870,700 m)
A sequence of events that repeats.
Eclipse "When the Moon passes into Earth's shadow."
Eclipse "When the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun such that the Moon's shadow causes some places on Earth to experience darkness during daytime."
"Rockets, satellites, probes, space stations, and space shuttles that carry various tools and equipment to gather data about space and space objects"
axis "The imaginary line around which an object spins, or rotates. Earth rotates around an axis that runs straight through Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole."
System "A star and all of the objects that orbit it"

17 Clues: A sequence of events that repeats. • Eclipse "When the Moon passes into Earth's shadow." • System "A star and all of the objects that orbit it" • The mixture of gases ("air") that surrounds a planet. • "Something that happens in a repeated and predictable way." • Phases "The different shapes of the Moon visible from Earth." • ...

puzzle-7 2023-05-05

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Harmonious sounds
Reading material
Center of the solar system
Breakfast item
Edible sustenance
Woody plant
Celestial body
Earth's natural satellite
Precipitation from clouds
Path for vehicles
Affectionate feeling

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Chronological measurement
Residential building
Restful state
Currency
Heat source
Independent pet
Vast body of water
Man's best friend
Footwear item

20 Clues: Currency • Heat source • Woody plant • Restful state • Footwear item • Breakfast item • Celestial body • Independent pet • Reading material • Harmonious sounds • Edible sustenance • Man's best friend • Path for vehicles • Vast body of water • Residential building • Affectionate feeling • Chronological measurement • Earth's natural satellite • Precipitation from clouds • Center of the solar system

Space Exploration 2024-12-12

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- U.S. space agency.
- Star system.
- Spacecraft.
- Mars explorer.
- Star gazing.
- Space rock.
- Relating to sun
- Star nursery.
- Universe.
- Ice body.
- First satellite.
- Celestial event.

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- Space traveler.
- Space probe.
- Space telescope.
- Bright object.
- Shooting star.
- Path around.
- Space station.
- Takeoff.
- Propelled vehicle.
- Moon missions.
- Red planet.
- Lunar surface.

24 Clues: - Takeoff. • - Universe. • - Ice body. • - Spacecraft. • - Space rock. • - Red planet. • - Space probe. • - Star system. • - Star gazing. • - Path around. • - Star nursery. • - Bright object. • - Shooting star. • - Mars explorer. • - Space station. • - Moon missions. • - Lunar surface. • - Space traveler. • - Relating to sun • - Space telescope. • - First satellite. • - Celestial event. • - U.S. space agency. • ...

LESSON 7 CROSS WORD PUZZLE 2025-10-14

LESSON 7 CROSS WORD PUZZLE crossword puzzle

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– 경고
– 위치를 찾다
– 막다, 방지하다
– 하룻밤 사이에, 갑자기
harm – 해를 끼치다
– 발생하다
– 지진
system – 태양계
– 먼지
– 문제, 사안
– 영향, 효과
– 풍경
– 부피, 양, 권
– 농작물

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– 행성
– 홍수
– 평평한
– 자원
– 위협하다
– 방해하다
– 강우, 강수량
– (화산이) 폭발하다
after – ~의 이름을 따서 이름 짓다
– 재
– 파괴하다

25 Clues: – 재 • – 행성 • – 홍수 • – 경고 • – 자원 • – 지진 • – 먼지 • – 풍경 • – 평평한 • – 농작물 • – 위협하다 • – 방해하다 • – 발생하다 • – 파괴하다 • – 위치를 찾다 • – 문제, 사안 • – 영향, 효과 • – 강우, 강수량 • – 막다, 방지하다 • – 부피, 양, 권 • – (화산이) 폭발하다 • system – 태양계 • harm – 해를 끼치다 • – 하룻밤 사이에, 갑자기 • after – ~의 이름을 따서 이름 짓다

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