solar system Crossword Puzzles

Space Revision 2017-04-04

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AN OJECT THAT ORBITS A PLANET (NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL)
THE TIME IT TAKES FOR EARTH TO SPIN COMPLETELY ON ITS OWN AXIS
THE LARGEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM
THE PATH TAKEN BY ONE BODY IN SPACE AROUD ANOTHER
A PIECE OF ROCK OR DUST THAT CAN BE SEEN STREAKING ACROSS THE NIGHT SKY

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FROZEN ROCKS THAT ORBIT THE SUN
FURTHEST PLANET FROM THE SUN
HOTTEST SEASON. IN NORTHERN HEMISPHERE IT IS WHEN WE ARE FACING THE SUN AND TILTED TOWARDS IT
THE TIME IT TAKES FOR EARTH TO ORBIT THE SUN
ONLY PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM WITH ADVANCED LIFE ON IT
A LARGE BALL OF GAS THAT GIVES OUT LIGHT AND HEAT

11 Clues: FURTHEST PLANET FROM THE SUN • FROZEN ROCKS THAT ORBIT THE SUN • THE LARGEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM • THE TIME IT TAKES FOR EARTH TO ORBIT THE SUN • A LARGE BALL OF GAS THAT GIVES OUT LIGHT AND HEAT • THE PATH TAKEN BY ONE BODY IN SPACE AROUD ANOTHER • AN OJECT THAT ORBITS A PLANET (NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL) • ONLY PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM WITH ADVANCED LIFE ON IT • ...

Forces and movement on earth and beyond Two 2025-08-14

Forces and movement on earth and beyond Two crossword puzzle

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System The Sun and all the planets, moons, and other objects that move around it.
To stay on top of a liquid without sinking.
To become different, such as speed or direction.
The star at the centre of our Solar System.
When forces acting on an object are equal, so it stays still or moves at the same speed.
Large objects that move around a star, like Earth around the Sun.

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The curved path one object takes around another in space.
The amount of space an object takes up.
A natural object that orbits a planet.
To increase speed or move faster.
When forces are not equal, causing a change in movement.

11 Clues: To increase speed or move faster. • A natural object that orbits a planet. • The amount of space an object takes up. • To stay on top of a liquid without sinking. • The star at the centre of our Solar System. • To become different, such as speed or direction. • When forces are not equal, causing a change in movement. • ...

Crossword 2013-08-27

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Seemingly stellar objects emitting radio waves
Latin for wasp. Also, one of the first scooters in 1960s in India
Our universe is not static. And, it is much more than just the Milky Way.
Stars or meteors or panets or puto.
Tycho Brahe's assistant who tried to convince Brahe about the model of the solar system
The location of our solar system in the Milky Way Galaxy
It is believed that one of these are present at the center of every galaxy
Amount of electromagnetic energy radiated by a body in a second
Recent meteor showers originating from the son of Zeus and Danae
Father of modern observational astronomy
Th faint background glow in a certain telescope that led to a Nobel Prize
Without this, temperatures go to -280 F in Mercury.
This nebula illuminated the night sky for months in 1054 AD.

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Lambda-CDM concordance model predicts a very uniform, hot and dense state of ________ (13 billion years ago).
A solar watch
On large scales, the universe is homogeneous and ______
The colour of very hot stars (celestial bodies indeed!)
A mortal hero among constellations. Roman name of the son of Jupiter/Zeus
Derived from the Greek word for the adjective form of milk
More than one of this cocktail, you get an orderly universe
The model proposed by Copernicus has the sun at the center
Historically, there wasn't a difference between this and say, Orion.
"... Then nearly fourteen billion years ago expansion started. Wait! ..."
Blows apart a star.
As you look at distant objects in the universe from the Earth, you look ____ in time

25 Clues: A solar watch • Blows apart a star. • Stars or meteors or panets or puto. • Father of modern observational astronomy • Seemingly stellar objects emitting radio waves • Without this, temperatures go to -280 F in Mercury. • On large scales, the universe is homogeneous and ______ • The colour of very hot stars (celestial bodies indeed!) • ...

Jupiter 2024-12-06

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Jupiter is _____ at the poles by 6%
The comet Shoemaker-Levy was ripped into many pieces by ______
Heat powers the weather which creates the _____
The atmosphere is made of 100's km of helium and ______
The Red spot is a _______ in a spinning fluid.
Cooling gases contract.
The solar system formed from a flat disc of gas and _____
Jupiters lighter coloured stripes
Jupiters darker stripes
Hours in a Jupiter day
Turbulence between belts and zones creates___?
The ring is made of dust from impacts of ___ on moons
The number of Earths that would fit into Jupiter?
Bands and zones circulate in _____ directions
The molecule making the spot red
Jupiter has a strong _____ field
Planets before they are planets
Jupiter is not a ____star

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The gas of the atmosphere becomes ______as you go deeper
Jupiter is too small for the process of ______
Makes the chemicals appear darker yellow, red and brown
The Great Red Spot is a giant ____________?
We see the ______ of Jupiter
Maybe Jupiter _______ Earth from comets
Aurora are caused by ____wind and magnetic fields
Compared to Earth the Red spot is____________?
Jupiter is the 2 _______ ton gorilla of the solar system
Scars from the comet SL-9 lasted for _______
You can see four of these with a small telescope
Swells up by convection currents to form zones
Contracting gases heat up which is why Jupiter is hot
How many hundred kms from the sun?
Jupiter emits more _____than it receives
Metallic hydrogen is hotter than the ______?
Rock or metal in the center of Jupiter
At the poles are ___________ from the magnetic field
Hydrogen becomes a metal as you go deeper

37 Clues: Hours in a Jupiter day • Cooling gases contract. • Jupiters darker stripes • Jupiter is not a ____star • We see the ______ of Jupiter • Planets before they are planets • The molecule making the spot red • Jupiter has a strong _____ field • Jupiters lighter coloured stripes • How many hundred kms from the sun? • Jupiter is _____ at the poles by 6% • ...

Astronomy 2025-05-14

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One full trip a planet makes around the Sun
A huge group of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity
One full spin of a planet on its axis
A natural object that orbits a planet
The area beyond Earth’s atmosphere
The rise and fall of ocean water caused by the Moon’s gravity
A spacecraft that explores space without people on board
The path one object takes around another in space
A space rock that burns in Earth’s atmosphere
When one space object blocks light from another
Another word for the universe
An object that orbits a planet; can be natural or man-made
The star at the center of our solar system
The force that pulls objects toward each other
The distance light travels in one year

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A cloud of gas and dust in space where stars are born
The imaginary line Earth spins around
A space object made of ice and dust with a glowing tail
Relating to the Sun
A tool used to see things far away in space
Everything in space, including all stars and galaxies
When a spacecraft is sent into space
A bowl-shaped hole on the surface of a planet or moon
A rocky object that orbits the Sun, smaller than a planet
A giant ball of hot gas that gives off light and heat
A large object that orbits a star like the Sun
A person trained to travel in space
A place in space with gravity so strong not even light can escape
Way The galaxy that includes our solar system
Relating to the Moon

30 Clues: Relating to the Sun • Relating to the Moon • Another word for the universe • The area beyond Earth’s atmosphere • A person trained to travel in space • When a spacecraft is sent into space • The imaginary line Earth spins around • One full spin of a planet on its axis • A natural object that orbits a planet • The distance light travels in one year • ...

Solar Energy 2025-08-28

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that changes DC to AC (Inverter)
of turning waste into reusable material (Recycling)
without being connected to the main power system (Off-grid)
sunlight directly into electricity (Photovoltaic)
element used in making solar cells (Silicon)

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energy for later use (Battery)
environmental damage (Polluting)
to the sun (Solar)
of electric charge (Electricity)

9 Clues: to the sun (Solar) • energy for later use (Battery) • that changes DC to AC (Inverter) • environmental damage (Polluting) • of electric charge (Electricity) • element used in making solar cells (Silicon) • sunlight directly into electricity (Photovoltaic) • of turning waste into reusable material (Recycling) • without being connected to the main power system (Off-grid)

Alejandro P1 2023-10-24

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space rock falling into the atmosphere
a region of the solar system beyond the orbit of neptune
A common tectonic feature found on Mercury
orbital or rotational motion of an object in the direction opposite the rotation of its primary
a fundamental system in condensed matter sciences and the main constituent of gas giant planets
a planet smaller than normal
a region of space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter where most of the asteroids in our Solar System are found orbiting the Sun
large objects made of dust and ice that orbit the Sun
a unit of length, roughly the distance from Earth to the Sun and approximately equal to 150 million kilometers

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a planet that is composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals
bits of comet debris, most no larger than a grain of sand, create streaks of light in the night sky as they burn up in Earth's atmosphere.
a measure of how non-circular the orbit of a body is
a large planet mostly composed of helium and/or hydrogen
a circle which has been squashed or flattened a bit.
small piece of debris from a comet
the building blocks of planets
the region around a star where an orbiting planet could host liquid water and, therefore, possibly support life
lumps of iron that orbit the sun

18 Clues: a planet smaller than normal • the building blocks of planets • lumps of iron that orbit the sun • small piece of debris from a comet • space rock falling into the atmosphere • A common tectonic feature found on Mercury • a measure of how non-circular the orbit of a body is • a circle which has been squashed or flattened a bit. • ...

Scientific Revolution & the Enlightenment 2026-02-05

Scientific Revolution & the Enlightenment crossword puzzle

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Being a legal member of a country with rights and responsibilities.
Supporting big or extreme changes to society or government.
The idea that the sun is at the center of the solar system, not Earth.
A way of thinking that focuses on human potential, achievements, and learning instead of only religion.
A period when new scientific ideas and discoveries changed how people understood nature, space, and science.
A government ruled by a king or queen.
An Enlightenment thinker who believed people have natural rights like life, liberty, and property.

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A French Enlightenment thinker who studied society, government, and human rights.
The movement to end slavery.
The idea that people have basic rights just because they are human.
An intellectual movement in the 1600s–1700s that focused on reason, individual rights, and questioning government authority.
When a powerful country takes control of weaker lands for resources or power.
A person from a wealthy, noble, or high social class.
A scientist who said the sun, not Earth, was at the center of the solar system.
A written plan of government that explains laws and powers.
A time in Europe when people began to use logic and science instead of tradition or religion to understand the world.
An economic system where people and businesses own property and make profits.
A scientist who explained gravity and laws of motion, helping shape modern science.

18 Clues: The movement to end slavery. • A government ruled by a king or queen. • A person from a wealthy, noble, or high social class. • Supporting big or extreme changes to society or government. • A written plan of government that explains laws and powers. • The idea that people have basic rights just because they are human. • ...

Unit 2 Vocabulary 2012-09-14

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The phenomenon that occurs when the moon blocks the light from the sun (happens during a new moon)
Newton's law that states all bodies in the universe have a gravitational pull directly related to their size
The center of gravity between two bodies
A cool cloud of dust and gas, can be the birthplace of stars and planets
Tool used to measure star distance - the larger the angle, the closer the star
The wobbling of the Earth on its axis
The thought that the sun is in the center of the solar system and all planets revolve around it (supported by Copernicus & Galileo)
The change in wavelength emitted by a body as the body moves (causes Red Shift)
A cool, dark area on the solar surface
Another word for precession
Fuel for stars
Used to measure star mass - a larger star will have a greater gravitational pull

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The prevailing theory for the formation of the universe; claims that an impact between two particles 13.7 billion years ago created the entire universe today
The phenomenon that occurs when the sun illuminates the moon from behind the Earth (happens during a full moon)
The process that gives all stars, including the sun, their energy
The apparent backward drift of a planet caused by planets moving at different speeds
The thought that the Earth is in the center of the solar system and all planets and the sun revolve around it (supported by Ptolemy)
States that all galaxies are moving away from each other, proving that the universe is expanding
The motion of Earth that causes the years (ellipse around the sun)
The study of light and its properties
The motion of Earth responsible for day and night

21 Clues: Fuel for stars • Another word for precession • The wobbling of the Earth on its axis • The study of light and its properties • A cool, dark area on the solar surface • The center of gravity between two bodies • The motion of Earth responsible for day and night • The process that gives all stars, including the sun, their energy • ...

Topic 2 vocab. 2024-03-07

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small, mostly rocky bodies
loose balls of rock or dust smaller than asteroids
wind streams of electrically charged particles.
dwarf a blue-white core that is left behind to cool.
the first stage of a star formation
the distance that light travels in a year.
a large cloud of gas and dust containing an immense volume of material.
brightness as seen from earth.
system consists of the sun, the planets, their moons, and a variety of smaller obejcts
natural satellite
brightness brightness that the star would have if it were at a standard distance from Earth.
radiation: energy that can travel in the form of waves.
huge loops of plasma that are polarized.
areas of plasma are cooler than the plasma around them.
flares eruptions from when loops and sunspots connect.

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distance between the crest of a wave to the crest of the next wave.
the inner larger of the sun's atmosphere
when a super-giant explodes.
round, orbits the sun, and has cleared out the region of the solar system along its orbit
the outer layers of the sun
all of space and everything in it
the middle layer of the sun's atmosphere
a gaseous body much larger than anything else in the solar system
unit equals the average distance measured from the center of the sun to the center of the earth
a huge group of single stars, star systems, star clusters, dust, and gas bound together by gravity.
instruments that collect and focus light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation.
Bang exploded in what has been called, the universe formed in an instant.
chunks of rock or dust smaller than asteroids
light light that you can see.
colors with different wavelengths.

30 Clues: natural satellite • small, mostly rocky bodies • the outer layers of the sun • when a super-giant explodes. • light light that you can see. • brightness as seen from earth. • all of space and everything in it • colors with different wavelengths. • the first stage of a star formation • the inner larger of the sun's atmosphere • the middle layer of the sun's atmosphere • ...

Audax'25 Workshop 2025-08-27

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Hypothetical outer shell of icy bodies surrounding the solar system, source of long‑period comets
Stretching of light to longer wavelengths, revealing expansion of the universe
Region beyond Neptune populated with icy bodies and dwarf planets
Invisible mass inferred from gravitational effects in galaxies and clusters
Process in stars that forms heavier elements from lighter ones
Type of variable star used as a standard candle for measuring cosmic distances
Sudden burst of radiation and energetic particles from the Sun’s surface
Limit beyond which a white dwarf collapses into a neutron star or black hole
Apparent shift in a star’s position seen from different viewpoints, used to measure distance
Glow in the sky caused by charged solar particles spiraling along Earth’s magnetic field
Nearly massless particle that hardly interacts with matter
Small solid object in a protoplanetary disk that coalesces into planets

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A neutron star with a magnetic field trillions of times stronger than Earth’s
Minimum distance a satellite can orbit before tidal forces tear it apart
Type of galaxy with a smooth, featureless, ellipsoidal shape
Explosive death of a massive star, often outshining a galaxy momentarily
When one side of a body constantly faces its partner due to gravitational locking
Technique of analyzing a star’s light to determine its composition and properties
Rapidly rotating neutron star emitting beams of radiation
Boundary around a black hole beyond which nothing can escape
Planet orbiting a star outside our solar system
Extremely luminous active galactic nucleus powered by a supermassive black hole
Hypothetical point of infinite density at the core of a black hole

23 Clues: Planet orbiting a star outside our solar system • Rapidly rotating neutron star emitting beams of radiation • Nearly massless particle that hardly interacts with matter • Type of galaxy with a smooth, featureless, ellipsoidal shape • Boundary around a black hole beyond which nothing can escape • Process in stars that forms heavier elements from lighter ones • ...

Solar Energy 2024-03-20

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a panel designed to absorb the sun rays to generate electricity
the rate at which energy reaches the earths surface
the quality of being hot; high temperature
the incident solar radiation onto some object solarpower
a generating station
a long term change in the temperature on the earth
the physical energy resulting from radiants from a source
the energy emitted by the Sun, which is sent in all directions through space as electromagnetic waves
two light nuclei merge to form a single heavier nucleas

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a large are with a lot of solar panels
a resource of which there is an endless supply
the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particals, especially high-energy particles which cause ionization
the production of electric current of two substances exposed to light
something such as coal and oil provide power
light from the sun
of, worked by, charged with, or producing electric
unit of work or energy in the International System of Units (SI); it is equal to the work done by a force of one newton acting through one metremechanicalenergy
a measure of 1,000 watts of electricity power.
relating to or determined by sun

19 Clues: light from the sun • a generating station • relating to or determined by sun • a large are with a lot of solar panels • the quality of being hot; high temperature • something such as coal and oil provide power • a resource of which there is an endless supply • a measure of 1,000 watts of electricity power. • of, worked by, charged with, or producing electric • ...

Adventures in Space 2021-02-09

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The now dwarf planet that was once considered to be a planet
The closest planet to earth also known as "the red planet"
Anything that orbits around something else
The planet with the largest rings
The small things you see in the night sky
Any natural satellite that orbits around a planet
A small body of rock that orbits the sun

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The largest planet and the planet with a big red storm on it
A device that allows you to see objects in space much easier
A group of many systems of stars held together by gravity
The star at the center of the solar system that all the planets in the solar system orbit around

11 Clues: The planet with the largest rings • A small body of rock that orbits the sun • The small things you see in the night sky • Anything that orbits around something else • Any natural satellite that orbits around a planet • A group of many systems of stars held together by gravity • The closest planet to earth also known as "the red planet" • ...

CLIL CROSSWORD ALEXA GENOVEZ 2022-06-28

CLIL CROSSWORD ALEXA GENOVEZ crossword puzzle

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IS ANY CHANGE IN THE HERITABLE TRAITS WITH IN O POPULATION ACROSS GENERATIONS.
Who said that the species get extinct.
IS A FEATURE OF AN ORGANISM THAT GIVE US SOME SORT OF BENEFIT ON ADVANTAGE.
IS THE FIFTH AND LARGEST PLANET OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEM.
IS THE BEHAVIOUR OF AN ORGANISM.
IS THE SECOND PLANET AND IS A VOLCANIC PLANET

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IS A SPHERICAL STRUCTURE.
REFERS OF A BODY CHANGE.
IT IS THE SMALLEST PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM AND THE CLOSEST TO THE SUN.
WHO SAID THAT THE MOTOR OF EVOLUTION IS THE NATURAL TENDENCY TO PERFECTION.
IS THAT TWO OR MORE DISTINCT SPECIES COME FROM A COMMON ANCESTOR.

11 Clues: REFERS OF A BODY CHANGE. • IS A SPHERICAL STRUCTURE. • IS THE BEHAVIOUR OF AN ORGANISM. • Who said that the species get extinct. • IS THE SECOND PLANET AND IS A VOLCANIC PLANET • IS THE FIFTH AND LARGEST PLANET OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEM. • IS THAT TWO OR MORE DISTINCT SPECIES COME FROM A COMMON ANCESTOR. • ...

space adventure 2022-01-19

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earth orbiting around thye sun
group of stars
imaginary line from south to north pole
quarter moon half of the moon/ light on the right side
red plantet

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as the goldilocks planet
morning shadow is longer
off as a nebula made up of mostly helium and hydrogen gas
biggest plant in the solar system
is full of solar systems, milky ways, galaxy

10 Clues: red plantet • group of stars • as the goldilocks planet • morning shadow is longer • earth orbiting around thye sun • biggest plant in the solar system • imaginary line from south to north pole • is full of solar systems, milky ways, galaxy • quarter moon half of the moon/ light on the right side • off as a nebula made up of mostly helium and hydrogen gas

space adventure 2022-01-19

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earth orbiting around thye sun
group of stars
imaginary line from south to north pole
quarter moon half of the moon/ light on the right side
red plantet

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as the goldilocks planet
morning shadow is longer
off as a nebula made up of mostly helium and hydrogen gas
biggest plant in the solar system
is full of solar systems, milky ways, galaxy

haileys space cross word 2023-10-16

haileys space cross word crossword puzzle

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the biggest planet in the solar system.
sun is at the center and everything revolves around it.
a dwarf planet that is bigger than Pluto.
165 of them has been discovered.
they are left over remains from the solar

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a celestial body orbiting the sun.
another name for shooting stars.
this composes of ice, rock and gas.
little bear.
planets these planets are colder

10 Clues: little bear. • another name for shooting stars. • 165 of them has been discovered. • planets these planets are colder • a celestial body orbiting the sun. • this composes of ice, rock and gas. • the biggest planet in the solar system. • a dwarf planet that is bigger than Pluto. • they are left over remains from the solar • ...

PLANET WORD BANK 2025-09-23

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Most ringed planet
Fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the Solar System
Only living planet.
Hottest planet,Earth’s twin in size.
Red planet
It is the smallest and nearest planet to the sun.

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Rocky planets
The eighth and farthest-known Solar planet from the Sun.
Seventh planet from the Sun. It is a planet that rotates on its side.
Gas planets

10 Clues: Red planet • Gas planets • Rocky planets • Most ringed planet • Only living planet. • Hottest planet,Earth’s twin in size. • It is the smallest and nearest planet to the sun. • The eighth and farthest-known Solar planet from the Sun. • Fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the Solar System • Seventh planet from the Sun. It is a planet that rotates on its side.

space adventure 2022-01-19

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earth orbiting around thye sun
group of stars
imaginary line from south to north pole
quarter moon half of the moon/ light on the right side
red plantet

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as the goldilocks planet
morning shadow is longer
off as a nebula made up of mostly helium and hydrogen gas
biggest plant in the solar system
is full of solar systems, milky ways, galaxy

Space 2023-10-17

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It´s the first planet
Really red
Center of solar system
A VERY small planet
We live here
There´s more to explore...
Stars explosion

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Has Rings
It´s Really hot
A dark pitch hole
Really Cold
A huge planet
Spins on it´s side
It is bright

14 Clues: Has Rings • Really red • Really Cold • We live here • It is bright • A huge planet • It´s Really hot • Stars explosion • A dark pitch hole • Spins on it´s side • A VERY small planet • It´s the first planet • Center of solar system • There´s more to explore...

Week 2 crossword puzzle 2014-02-05

Week 2 crossword puzzle crossword puzzle

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a dog likes his tummy what?
a type of show
my couch is this
there are a lot of solar _________s in the universe
I went to a show and it was ________

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opposite of after
we are ________ for our own actions
our blood system is the ___________ system
comes around _______ around

9 Clues: a type of show • my couch is this • opposite of after • a dog likes his tummy what? • comes around _______ around • we are ________ for our own actions • I went to a show and it was ________ • our blood system is the ___________ system • there are a lot of solar _________s in the universe

Space Exploration 2025-06-27

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Scientific field studying life in the universe
Abbreviation for Earth's only permanently crewed space station
Bubble-like region influenced by the solar wind
Icy moon of Jupiter suspected to harbor a subsurface ocean
NASA spacecraft designed for deep-space missions
Region of the solar system beyond Neptune, home to Pluto
Region of space between stars
Historic NASA program that landed humans on the Moon
NASA's current program aiming to return humans to the Moon
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Condition experienced by astronauts in orbit
Saturn’s largest moon, with a dense atmosphere
Orbiter that studied Saturn and its moons from 2004–2017
Mars rover that landed in Gale Crater in 2012
First human spaceflight program by the Soviet Union

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Russian rocket scientist often called the "father of astronautics"
NASA probe launched in 1977, now in interstellar space
Ice volcanoes that eject volatiles like ammonia or methane
Chemical indicator that suggests the presence of life
Layer of loose, fragmented material on the surface of the Moon or Mars
Device used for adjusting a spacecraft’s velocity or position
Type of orbital transfer named after a German engineer
Speed needed to break free from a celestial body’s gravity
Infrared space telescope launched in 2021 to succeed Hubble
Mars rover launched in 2020 to search for signs of life
Major hazard for astronauts in deep space
A planet located outside our solar system
First artificial satellite, launched in 1957
First human in space
Reusable heavy-lift launch vehicle developed by SpaceX
Private aerospace company founded by Elon Musk

31 Clues: Clue • First human in space • Region of space between stars • Major hazard for astronauts in deep space • A planet located outside our solar system • First artificial satellite, launched in 1957 • Condition experienced by astronauts in orbit • Mars rover that landed in Gale Crater in 2012 • Scientific field studying life in the universe • ...

Mayan Religion 2021-04-06

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large buildings that served as temples
one element of natural world worshipped
adjective to describe Mayan belief system
belief in many gods
type of calendar the pyramid represents
adjective to describe priests' powers
image of snake appears as a [blank]
one hopeful outcome of ceremonies

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one problem gods could cause
day of the year that the snake appears
each [blank] represents one day of year
events that belief system was based on
place where audiences watched sacrifices
type of person sacrificed

14 Clues: belief in many gods • type of person sacrificed • one problem gods could cause • one hopeful outcome of ceremonies • image of snake appears as a [blank] • adjective to describe priests' powers • large buildings that served as temples • day of the year that the snake appears • events that belief system was based on • each [blank] represents one day of year • ...

Astronaut 2024-02-21

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the fourth planet from the Sun
all of space and time and their contents
hypothetical Neptune-sized planet orbits our Sun in a highly elongated orbit far beyond Pluto
a vehicle that uses jet propulsion to accelerate without using the surrounding air
one of the brightest stars in the sky
unsuitable for living in
is a dwarf planet in the Kuiper belt, a ring of bodies beyond the orbit of Neptune
a retired, partially reusable low Earth orbital spacecraft system
the third planet from the Sun and the only astronomical object known to harbor life
is a chemical element; it has symbol O and atomic number 8
the sixth planet from the Sun and the second-largest in the Solar System, after Jupiter
is a spacecraft capable of supporting a human crew in orbit for an extended period of time and is therefore a type of space habitat
The smallest planet in our solar system and nearest to the Sun
Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun. It is a gaseous cyan-coloured ice giant
limitless or endless in space, extent, or size; impossible to measure or calculate.

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the second planet from the Sun. It is a rocky planet with the densest atmosphere of all the rocky bodies in the Solar System
is a large, rounded astronomical body that is neither a star nor its remnant
a celestial body resembling a small planet but lacking certain technical criteria that are required for it to be classed as such.
a planet that is composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals
he eighth and farthest known planet from the Sun
It is like floating, the feeling you get when a roller coaster suddenly goes down.
is a giant planet composed mainly of hydrogen and helium
an individual who has flown in outer space
a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied.
any massive self-luminous celestial body of gas that shines by radiation derived from its internal energy sources
the brightest celestial object in Earth's night sky
the star around which the earth orbits.
the force by which a planet or other body draws objects toward its center

28 Clues: unsuitable for living in • the fourth planet from the Sun • one of the brightest stars in the sky • the star around which the earth orbits. • all of space and time and their contents • an individual who has flown in outer space • he eighth and farthest known planet from the Sun • the brightest celestial object in Earth's night sky • ...

Science Ch.6 2025-12-08

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The star in the center of our solar system, and the closest star to us.
the largest planet with the rings.
a hole on the surface of the mood or planet made by another heavenly body hitting it.
The smallest planet in our solar system, the planet closest to the sun.
when only half the moon is visible.
a heavenly body that orbits a planet.
a tool that tells time by using the sun.
something that stays the same.
the hottest and brightest planet, also known as earth’s twin.
the four plan is closest to the sun, mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.
a small piece of space rock traveling in space often a piece of an asteroid.
a type of rope that keeps an astronaut from floating into space.
a large piece of rock that orbits the sun.
known as the red planet.
an unmanned spacecraft, such as a rover or lander that collects pictures and data in space.
The sun and everything that orbits it.
when the moon is not visible at all.
a star almost always located above the north Pole.
What helps all the planets orbit the sun.
movement of the ocean is caused by the moons gravity.
the system of stars that are solar system is a part of.
something that orbit a heavenly body.

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the largest planet.
when all the moon is visible.
the only planet designed for life.
a group of stars that makes a picture.
the planet that looks blue and the planet furthest away from the sun.
A planet full orbit around the sun.
the planets farther from the sun, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
when only less than half the moon is visible.
a heavenly body that is a giant ball of hot, glowing gas.
the way, the Earth spins or rotates.
the only planet tipped on its side.
A natural object in space
a spacecraft where scientists can live and work about orbiting the Earth.
what the moon does with the suns like.
A large, heavenly body that orbits a star.
a person who travels in outer space.
The continual path one heavenly body takes around another.

39 Clues: the largest planet. • known as the red planet. • A natural object in space • when all the moon is visible. • something that stays the same. • the largest planet with the rings. • the only planet designed for life. • A planet full orbit around the sun. • when only half the moon is visible. • the only planet tipped on its side. • the way, the Earth spins or rotates. • ...

Clil crossword Santiago Calvopina 2022-06-28

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if your last name is Darwin, your name
is is the only planet that has life.
the earth is made up of......
convergent, divergent and parallel are types of...
is the process that happens to survive.

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is the most smolest planet in the solar
is the most biggest planet in the solar
is the most hottest planet in the solar system.

8 Clues: the earth is made up of...... • is is the only planet that has life. • if your last name is Darwin, your name • is the most smolest planet in the solar • is the most biggest planet in the solar • is the process that happens to survive. • is the most hottest planet in the solar system. • convergent, divergent and parallel are types of...

space adventure 2022-01-19

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earth orbiting around thye sun
group of stars
imaginary line from south to north pole
quarter moon half of the moon/ light on the right side
red plantet

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as the goldilocks planet
morning shadow is longer
off as a nebula made up of mostly helium and hydrogen gas
biggest plant in the solar system
is full of solar systems, milky ways, galaxy

space adventure 2022-01-19

Across

earth orbiting around thye sun
group of stars
imaginary line from south to north pole
quarter moon half of the moon/ light on the right side
red plantet

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as the goldilocks planet
morning shadow is longer
off as a nebula made up of mostly helium and hydrogen gas
biggest plant in the solar system
is full of solar systems, milky ways, galaxy

space adventure 2022-01-19

Across

earth orbiting around thye sun
group of stars
imaginary line from south to north pole
quarter moon half of the moon/ light on the right side
red plantet

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as the goldilocks planet
morning shadow is longer
off as a nebula made up of mostly helium and hydrogen gas
biggest plant in the solar system
is full of solar systems, milky ways, galaxy

My IQS crossword 2026-05-06

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wind continuously flows outward from the sun and consists mainly of protons and electrons in a state known as plasm
disc a rotating circumstellar disk of dense gas surrounding a young new formed star
a huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar systems, all held together by gravity
the force that pulls things together
the carved path of a celestial object

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the colossal explosion of a star
a hypothesized ancient planet in the early Solar System
interstellar clouds of gas and dust
A large round celestial body that requires to orbit around something
Bang the explosion that created the universe
the natural satellite of the earth threat orbits around it
a fixed illuminated point made of dust

12 Clues: the colossal explosion of a star • interstellar clouds of gas and dust • the force that pulls things together • the carved path of a celestial object • a fixed illuminated point made of dust • Bang the explosion that created the universe • a hypothesized ancient planet in the early Solar System • the natural satellite of the earth threat orbits around it • ...

Celestial bodies 2023-09-26

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The star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.
A small rocky object that orbits the Sun, mainly found in the asteroid belt.
A cloud of gas and dust in space, often where stars are born.
A small celestial body that enters Earth's atmosphere and produces a streak of light.
A vast system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter held together by gravity.
A planet that orbits a star outside our solar system.
A massive explosion that occurs when a star reaches the end of its life cycle.
An object that orbits a planet, moon, or star, often used for communication or research.

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A group of stars that forms a recognizable pattern in the sky.
Earth's natural satellite that orbits around it.
Hole A region in space with a gravitational pull so strong that nothing can escape it.
A celestial body that orbits a star, including Earth.
A celestial object consisting of ice and dust that travels in an elliptical orbit.
Station A large spacecraft where astronauts live and work while in space.
A luminous celestial object that emits light due to nuclear fusion.

15 Clues: Earth's natural satellite that orbits around it. • A celestial body that orbits a star, including Earth. • A planet that orbits a star outside our solar system. • A cloud of gas and dust in space, often where stars are born. • A group of stars that forms a recognizable pattern in the sky. • A luminous celestial object that emits light due to nuclear fusion. • ...

Astronomy Vocab 2023-03-23

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A system of two stars orbiting their barycenter
an extremely dense cosmic object that can form after a star becomes a supernova
A cluster of stars
The distance light travels in 1 year. One ly is about equal to 9.5 trillion kilometers.
the stage of a star when it becomes very large and has a relatively cool surface
The average distance between Earth and the Sun is about 150 million kilometers
The name of our galaxy

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The region of the solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune; plutoids are located here
Universe
A relatively small cluster of several dozen galaxies, including the Milky Way
an object that orbits the Sun and is big enough to be round but doesn’t clear away all objects near its orbit
A system of solar systems and other objects.
A nonluminous material that is postulated to exist in space and that could take any of several forms including weakly interacting particles or high-energy randomly moving particles created soon after the Big Bang.
An explosion of a star or the end of its life
A cloud of gas and dust in space between stars

15 Clues: Universe • A cluster of stars • The name of our galaxy • A system of solar systems and other objects. • An explosion of a star or the end of its life • A cloud of gas and dust in space between stars • A system of two stars orbiting their barycenter • A relatively small cluster of several dozen galaxies, including the Milky Way • ...

Space Mini Lesson Crossword By Ari 2023-05-08

Space Mini Lesson Crossword By Ari crossword puzzle

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354 days
when the ocean water height is lowered
the thing revolving around the earth
The earth spinning on its axis
the force that attracts something towards the earth
365 days
the height of the ocean water level

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the system our earth is in
Center of our solar system
the earth revolving round the sun
when the ocean water height is heightened
the year with an extra day
the phases of the moon
the planet we live on

14 Clues: 354 days • 365 days • the planet we live on • the phases of the moon • the system our earth is in • Center of our solar system • the year with an extra day • The earth spinning on its axis • the earth revolving round the sun • the height of the ocean water level • the thing revolving around the earth • when the ocean water height is lowered • when the ocean water height is heightened • ...

Crossword 2024-06-12

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A celestial body composed of ice, dust, and rocky material that develops a tail when near the Sun.
The largest planet in our solar system.
The star at the center of our solar system.
These small celestial bodies orbit the Sun and are mainly found in the asteroid belt.
These objects are also known as shooting stars when they burn up in Earth's atmosphere.
The smallest planet in our solar system.

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The fourth largest planet, famous for its stunning ring system.
Known as the Red Planet.
This outer planet has a Great Red Spot, a giant storm.
The second planet from the Sun, known for its extreme surface temperatures and thick atmosphere.

10 Clues: Known as the Red Planet. • The largest planet in our solar system. • The smallest planet in our solar system. • The star at the center of our solar system. • This outer planet has a Great Red Spot, a giant storm. • The fourth largest planet, famous for its stunning ring system. • These small celestial bodies orbit the Sun and are mainly found in the asteroid belt. • ...

Galaxy Station 2021-09-02

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7 planets orbiting a star in the center.
A galaxy with no common shape.
All matter and energy is in this.
Collection of dust stars and solar systems.

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A spiral galaxy that humans live in.
A galaxy with a bright center; egg.
A galaxy with arms.
Always growing
The star in the center of the Solar System
Bright light at the center of galaxies

10 Clues: Always growing • A galaxy with arms. • A galaxy with no common shape. • All matter and energy is in this. • A galaxy with a bright center; egg. • A spiral galaxy that humans live in. • Bright light at the center of galaxies • 7 planets orbiting a star in the center. • The star in the center of the Solar System • Collection of dust stars and solar systems.

space adventure 2022-01-19

Across

earth orbiting around thye sun
group of stars
imaginary line from south to north pole
quarter moon half of the moon/ light on the right side
red plantet

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as the goldilocks planet
morning shadow is longer
off as a nebula made up of mostly helium and hydrogen gas
biggest plant in the solar system
is full of solar systems, milky ways, galaxy

space adventure 2022-01-19

Across

earth orbiting around thye sun
group of stars
imaginary line from south to north pole
quarter moon half of the moon/ light on the right side
red plantet

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as the goldilocks planet
morning shadow is longer
off as a nebula made up of mostly helium and hydrogen gas
biggest plant in the solar system
is full of solar systems, milky ways, galaxy

space adventure 2022-01-19

Across

earth orbiting around thye sun
group of stars
imaginary line from south to north pole
quarter moon half of the moon/ light on the right side
red plantet

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as the goldilocks planet
morning shadow is longer
off as a nebula made up of mostly helium and hydrogen gas
biggest plant in the solar system
is full of solar systems, milky ways, galaxy

Solar Crossword 2024-02-14

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north star
hottest planet
moons revolution around earth
planet discovered mathematically
halfway through luna cycle
third planet from the sun
red planet

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force that pulls toward earth
natural satellite
dwarf planet
coldest planet
chocolate bar galaxy
average distance from earth to sun
planets in our solar system

14 Clues: north star • red planet • dwarf planet • hottest planet • coldest planet • natural satellite • chocolate bar galaxy • third planet from the sun • halfway through luna cycle • planets in our solar system • force that pulls toward earth • moons revolution around earth • planet discovered mathematically • average distance from earth to sun

Astronomy Check-in 2021-12-15

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The art and science of mapping celestial bodies.
A fuzzy-looking patch of dust, gases, and ionized matter in interstellar space.
One of Jupiter's major moons. It has a heavily cratered surface.
__________ solar time is time measured from the direct observation of the Sun.
The largest of Neptune's moons. Scientists believe that it was a Kuiper Belt object from beyond Neptune's orbit, captured by Neptune's gravity.
The time it takes for the Sun to go from its highest position in the sky on one day to its highest position on the next day.
The largest moon in the solar system - larger than Mercury.
A device that records the Sun's daily motion across the sky.

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A pair of spacecraft which are currently the most distant man-made objects from Earth.
The largest rover sent to Mars.
A spacecraft sent to study Jupiter and its moons. It was dropped into Jupiter's atmosphere to prevent an unwanted impact (and bacterial contamination) on Europa.
A group of stars that is smaller than a constellation and may be part of a constellation.
A group of stars that forms a pattern in the sky.
A spacecraft that visited Saturn and its moons, capturing amazing images. It was also dropped into the atmosphere to prevent an unwanted impact with a moon.
Time measured by using Earth's position relative to distant stars, instead of relative to the Sun. (Also called sidreal time.)
The only known moon with a substantial atmosphere.
The first spacecraft to orbit two extraterrestrial objects. It had a special solar-electric engine that powered it to 25,700 mph.
__________ solar time is the time based on the apparent solar time, averaged over the course of the year.

18 Clues: The largest rover sent to Mars. • The art and science of mapping celestial bodies. • A group of stars that forms a pattern in the sky. • The only known moon with a substantial atmosphere. • The largest moon in the solar system - larger than Mercury. • A device that records the Sun's daily motion across the sky. • ...

Astronomy 2023-09-12

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System A system consisting of a star and the planets and other objects that orbit it.
A vast system of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity.
An object that orbits a planet, moon, or star, such as a natural moon or an artificial satellite.
Everything that exists, including all galaxies, stars, and planets.
The partial or total obscuring of one celestial body by another, like a solar or lunar eclipse.
A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.
A celestial object composed of ice, dust, and gas that orbits the sun.
A massive, luminous sphere of plasma that emits light and heat.
A celestial body that orbits a star, like Earth or Mars.

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The path that a celestial body follows as it moves around another body in space.
The scientific study of celestial objects and the universe.
A small, rocky object that orbits the sun, often found in the asteroid belt.
An optical instrument used to observe distant objects in space.
A small celestial body that enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up, creating a meteoroid.
The force that attracts two objects with mass toward each other.

15 Clues: A celestial body that orbits a star, like Earth or Mars. • The scientific study of celestial objects and the universe. • An optical instrument used to observe distant objects in space. • A massive, luminous sphere of plasma that emits light and heat. • A vast system of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity. • ...

BEYOND EARTH 2018-02-06

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refers to sun
is the theory that says the sun as the center of the system
a star that is in the center of the solar system
was the Greek philosopher who believed that the earth was the center of the universe
appear dark on the sun's surface because of low temperatures

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sudden burts of brightness
a Polish cleric who was the first one who proposed that the sun is the center of the system
composes the sun, planets, asteroids, comets and all other heavenly bodies that revolve around the sun
was theory that philosophers believed in which the earth was the center of the universe

9 Clues: refers to sun • sudden burts of brightness • a star that is in the center of the solar system • is the theory that says the sun as the center of the system • appear dark on the sun's surface because of low temperatures • was the Greek philosopher who believed that the earth was the center of the universe • ...

June 2026-01-07

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"Red Planet" because of its rusty, iron-rich soil.
The largest planet in our solar system, a gas giant with a Great Red Spot, which is a massive, long-lasting storm. It has dozens of moons.
An ice giant that rotates on its side, giving it extreme seasons.
The farthest planet from the Sun, an ice giant with a deep blue color.

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The smallest planet in our solar system and closest to the Sun.
A gas giant famous for its stunning and extensive ring system.
Dwarf
Often called Earth's "twin" due to its similar size and composition.
Only one known to harbor life

9 Clues: Dwarf • Only one known to harbor life • "Red Planet" because of its rusty, iron-rich soil. • A gas giant famous for its stunning and extensive ring system. • The smallest planet in our solar system and closest to the Sun. • An ice giant that rotates on its side, giving it extreme seasons. • Often called Earth's "twin" due to its similar size and composition. • ...

planets 2023-02-16

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It is the farthest planet from the earth
Its the largest plant in the solar system
No longer a officially considered a planet

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It is famous for it's rings
It is the closest to the sun
The coldest planet in the solar system
It revolves around the sun in 365 days

7 Clues: It is famous for it's rings • It is the closest to the sun • The coldest planet in the solar system • It revolves around the sun in 365 days • It is the farthest planet from the earth • Its the largest plant in the solar system • No longer a officially considered a planet

Sun and the planets 2020-06-17

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What is the name of the star of the Solar System?
How many planets are there on the Solar System?
What planet do we live on?
What planet is red?

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What planet has got rings?
What planet is near the sun?
What is the name of the Earth's satellite?

7 Clues: What planet is red? • What planet has got rings? • What planet do we live on? • What planet is near the sun? • What is the name of the Earth's satellite? • How many planets are there on the Solar System? • What is the name of the star of the Solar System?

Space 2021-12-20

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In the center of our solar system
Circling around our planet¨
An object that has been intentionally placed into orbit to do different tasks
only known planet with life

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Largest planet in our solar system
Also known as the red planet
Shining bright in the sky and very hot

7 Clues: Circling around our planet¨ • only known planet with life • Also known as the red planet • In the center of our solar system • Largest planet in our solar system • Shining bright in the sky and very hot • An object that has been intentionally placed into orbit to do different tasks

The solar sistem 2020-04-09

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are similar to asteroids, but are made of ice, dust and rocky material
are made of metals and rocky material
one of eight planets in the solar system

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a dwarf planet
A body orbiting a planet
the temperature ... from Mercury to Neptune
the largest object in the solar system

7 Clues: a dwarf planet • A body orbiting a planet • are made of metals and rocky material • the largest object in the solar system • one of eight planets in the solar system • the temperature ... from Mercury to Neptune • are similar to asteroids, but are made of ice, dust and rocky material

Planets 2023-06-20

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The largest planet in our solar system.
The gas giant with a blueish hue.
The planet with the most moons.
The red planet known for its dusty surface.

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The planet with beautiful rings around it.
The second smallest planet in our solar system.
The planet closest to the Sun.
The third planet from the Sun and our home.
The farthest known planet in our solar system.

9 Clues: The planet closest to the Sun. • The planet with the most moons. • The gas giant with a blueish hue. • The largest planet in our solar system. • The planet with beautiful rings around it. • The third planet from the Sun and our home. • The red planet known for its dusty surface. • The farthest known planet in our solar system. • ...

Planets 2021-09-27

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Looks like a bright star to the Earth.
The biggest planet in our solar system.
A blue planet that you can't see from the Earth.

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This planet has rings.
Our neighbouring planet and a chocolate bar.
The smallest planet in our solar system.
A gas planet that has 27 moons.

7 Clues: This planet has rings. • A gas planet that has 27 moons. • Looks like a bright star to the Earth. • The biggest planet in our solar system. • The smallest planet in our solar system. • Our neighbouring planet and a chocolate bar. • A blue planet that you can't see from the Earth.

earth science 2023-10-13

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what flammable gas is often found near oil deposits?
What is the term for the depletion of nutrients in soil due to agricultural activities?
Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone?
What's the primary greenhouse gas from burning fossil fuels?
What do we call the layer responsible for the Earth's magnetic field?
What's the innermost layer of the Earth?
Frozen Earth parts?
What is the top layer of soil called, rich in organic matter and nutrients?
What formed the building blocks of stars and planets?
Molten Rock Below Earth?
Hardest natural mineral?
What is the term for the process of removing impurities from wastewater?
layer of the Earth is composed of solid rock?
Rock alteration through heat?
What's at the center of the Solar System?
solar System's Red Planet?
Which rocks form from the compaction of sediments?
Molten Rock Solidification?
What fossil fuel is often used for electricity generation?
What is the term for the loss of water from a land area through evaporation and transpiration?
What's produced as a byproduct of nuclear fusion?
What is the primary greenhouse gas released from wetlands and rice paddies?
What is the process of removing salt from seawater to make it suitable for drinking?

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What is the underground layer of water that saturates the soil and rock?
What is cosmic microwave background?
What refers to the part of Earth where life exists?
What is the name of the theory describing the formation of the solar system?
How did the universe begin?
Which energy source harnesses the movement of air?
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
What mineral is the primary component of sand?
What are rocks composed of?
Layer of gases around Earth?
What's the scale used to measure mineral hardness?
What converts sunlight into electricity?
what is the Earth's outermost layer
What part of the Earth's subsystems include all water on the planet?
What is the process of splitting atoms to release energy?
What energy source relies on the gravitational pull of the moon?
What's energy generated from the Earth's internal heat?
what is the layer of rock and minerals located below the Earth's surface?
Limestone Main Component?
What's the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?
What force holds planets in orbit around the Sun?
What is the term for energy derived from organic materials?
What is the term for the contamination of groundwater by harmful substances?
What is the body of water formed by the convergence of a river and the sea?
What term describes the gradual wearing away of soil and rock by natural processes?
Early Universe Matter?
Solar System's Inner Planet?

50 Clues: Frozen Earth parts? • Early Universe Matter? • Molten Rock Below Earth? • Hardest natural mineral? • Limestone Main Component? • solar System's Red Planet? • How did the universe begin? • What are rocks composed of? • Molten Rock Solidification? • Layer of gases around Earth? • Solar System's Inner Planet? • Rock alteration through heat? • what is the Earth's outermost layer • ...

Solar Eclipse 2024-04-08

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A recurring sequence or pattern that repeats over time
A soft, radiant light emitted by an object or substance
The vast, seemingly infinite expanse that contains all celestial objects
The layer of gases surrounding a planet or celestial body, held in place by gravity.
A luminous celestial body made up of hot gases, like our sun
A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern or shape in the night sky.
A circular band or loop shape, like Saturn's rings
The study of celestial objects, space, and the universe
The planet we live on, known as the "Blue Planet"
Earth's natural satellite that orbits around it at night
The path followed by a celestial object around another object
The period of darkness when the sun is below the horizon
The expanse above us that contains the sun, moon, stars, and clouds
Electromagnetic radiation that allows us to see and brightens our world
A facility equipped with telescopes and instruments for observing celestial objects and phenomena.

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When one celestial body blocks the light from another, like a solar or lunar eclipse
The different stages or appearances of the moon or a celestial body
Related to the moon, like lunar phases or lunar landings
A facility equipped for observing
A celestial object composed of ice, dust, and gas that develops a bright tail as it approaches the sun.
The period of light between sunrise and sunset
A small celestial body that enters Earth's atmosphere and burns up, creating a streak of light in the sky.
A vast system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity
The star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat
Related to the sun or derived from it, like solar energy
A celestial object composed of ice, dust, and gas that develops a glowing tail
Incomplete or not whole, as in a partial eclipse
An optical instrument used for observing distant objects in space
A dark area caused by an object blocking light from a source
Complete or whole, as in a total eclipse

30 Clues: A facility equipped for observing • Complete or whole, as in a total eclipse • The period of light between sunrise and sunset • Incomplete or not whole, as in a partial eclipse • The planet we live on, known as the "Blue Planet" • A circular band or loop shape, like Saturn's rings • A recurring sequence or pattern that repeats over time • ...

Study Guide 2021-11-07

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a spot in space beyond Neptune believed to contain many comets, asteroids, and other small bodies made largely of ice
most of the asteroids are found orbiting the Sun
ring system
big rock floating in space
spherical or elongated, type of galaxy
the before of a meteor
similar in size to Earth, hot, thick, poisonous atmosphere
bludge in the center and distinctive spiral arms, type of galaxy
who receives the shadow during a Lunar Eclipse
first in the order of size comparison
Moon is behind the Earth which is why we see what phase during a Lunar Eclipse
called the red planet because of its iron-rich soil
an eclipse in which the Earth is in the middle and the Moon is behind it
who receives the shadow during a Solar Eclipse
only planet to maintain life, HOME
big ball of ice or dirty snowball with a tail
the outer part of the shadow which is the lightest part
most unusual galaxy
eclipse total blocking/obscuring of the light from the Sun by the Moon or Earth
any piece of rock that makes it to Earth

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blocking/obscuring of the light from the Sun by the Moon or Earth
eclipse partial blocking/obscuring of the light from the Sun by the Moon or Earth
largest, known for storm Great Red Spot
an eclipse in which the Moon blocks out the light
ball of hydrogen and helium
Moon is between the Sun and Earth which is why it is what phase in a Solar Eclipse
who gives off the shadow during a Solar Eclipse
blue green atmosphere
all 8 planets, Kuiper belt, asteroid belt, comets, asteroids, meteoroid, meteor, meteorites
closet to Sun, no atmosphere, full of craters very hot during the day and cold at night
system third in the order of size comparison
last in order of size comparison
matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere
the middle part of the shadow that is the darkest
who gives off the shadow during a Lunar Eclipse
second in the order of size comparison
a spot in space between Mars and Jupiter
blue-green atmosphere, storm known as the Great Dark Spot

38 Clues: ring system • most unusual galaxy • blue green atmosphere • the before of a meteor • big rock floating in space • ball of hydrogen and helium • last in order of size comparison • only planet to maintain life, HOME • first in the order of size comparison • spherical or elongated, type of galaxy • second in the order of size comparison • largest, known for storm Great Red Spot • ...

OIC solar eclipse crossword 2024-04-05

OIC solar eclipse crossword crossword puzzle

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Type of solar eclipse Washington state will get on 4/8/24
Singer of the #1 hit "You're So Vain", which references the 1972 total solar eclipse in Nova Scotia
Washington town with an observatory
Famous waterfall site that will experience a total solar eclipse on 4/8/24
Federal agency with a particular interest in eclipses
Oregon city that experienced a total solar eclipse in 2017
Washington city that drew total solar eclipse viewers in 1979

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Important equipment for viewing solar eclipses
Singer of the #1 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart"
Their boundaries become unusually sharp and clear when only a sliver of the sun is uncovered
Type of solar eclipse in which the sun appears as a narrow ring around the moon (the U.S. had one in Oct. 2023)
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Total Eclipse, an account of her experience seeing the 1979 total solar eclipse in Washington
Part of the sun not ordinarily visible except during a total solar eclipse
Major eclipse type
Largest U.S. city that will experience a total solar eclipse on 4/8/24
Term for when the moon covers 100% of the sun
The state in which the next U.S. solar eclipse (in 2044) will be concentrated

17 Clues: Major eclipse type • Washington town with an observatory • Term for when the moon covers 100% of the sun • Important equipment for viewing solar eclipses • Singer of the #1 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart" • Federal agency with a particular interest in eclipses • Type of solar eclipse Washington state will get on 4/8/24 • ...

Mercury's Surface 2022-08-14

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molten rock under earth's surface
a lump of metal or rock from space that crashes into earth
force applied evenly over area

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one of the hardest substances on earth and rarest gems
large object/rock that orbits star in space
smallest planet in solar system
star at center of our solar system

7 Clues: force applied evenly over area • smallest planet in solar system • molten rock under earth's surface • star at center of our solar system • large object/rock that orbits star in space • one of the hardest substances on earth and rarest gems • a lump of metal or rock from space that crashes into earth

planets 2023-02-16

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It is the farthest planet from the earth
Its the largest plantnet in the solar system
No longer a officially considered a planet

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It is famous for it's rings
It is the closest to the sun
The coldest planet in the solar system
It revolves around the sun in 365 days

7 Clues: It is famous for it's rings • It is the closest to the sun • The coldest planet in the solar system • It revolves around the sun in 365 days • It is the farthest planet from the earth • No longer a officially considered a planet • Its the largest plantnet in the solar system

The Planets 2022-03-31

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Famous for it's rings
The only planet that has livable conditions in the Solar system
The farthest planet from the Sun
It is know for its reddish color

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Largest planet in the Solar system
It is nearly the same size as another planet
The closest planet to the Sun

7 Clues: Famous for it's rings • The closest planet to the Sun • The farthest planet from the Sun • It is know for its reddish color • Largest planet in the Solar system • It is nearly the same size as another planet • The only planet that has livable conditions in the Solar system

The Planets 2022-03-31

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Famous for it's rings
The only planet that has livable conditions in the Solar system
The farthest planet from the Sun
It is know for its reddish color

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Largest planet in the Solar system
It is nearly the same size as another planet
The closest planet to the Sun

Inner and Outer Planets 2026-01-14

Inner and Outer Planets crossword puzzle

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a long, steep slope or cliff on a planetary surface, often formed by tectonic forces like faulting when a planet's crust shrinks or is pushed together.
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance, and speed of aircraft, ships, and other objects, by sending out pulses of high-frequency electromagnetic waves that are reflected off the object back to the source.
the four large, outer planets of our solar system.
the smaller, outer moon of Mars, named after the Greek god of dread, son of Ares (Mars).
the four largest moons of Jupiter.
when the external tidal forces on an object become greater than the internal forces that hold it together.
the largest impact basin on Mercury.
a large, continent-sized highland region or "terra" located in the northern hemisphere of Venus.
the larger, innermost, and irregularly shaped moon of Mars.
a disk-like structure of countless small particles (dust, ice, rock) orbiting a celestial body.

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a system of canyons located just south of the Martian equator.
a rocky, Earth-like planet with a solid surface, primarily composed of silicate rocks and metals.
the largest moon of Saturn.
the process where a molecule breaks apart into smaller atoms or fragments after absorbing a photon of light.
the largest moon of Jupiter.
a colossal shield volcano on Mars and the largest volcano and tallest mountain in the entire solar system.
when relatively narrow bands of strong wind in the upper levels of the atmosphere.
the largest moon of Neptune.

18 Clues: the largest moon of Saturn. • the largest moon of Jupiter. • the largest moon of Neptune. • the four largest moons of Jupiter. • the largest impact basin on Mercury. • the four large, outer planets of our solar system. • the larger, innermost, and irregularly shaped moon of Mars. • a system of canyons located just south of the Martian equator. • ...

Science Crossword 2024-05-03

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What is SME for?
What is the planet that has a big red spot?
When does a solar ecplise occur?
What is SEeclipse
what is the thing that is in between Jupiter and Mars?
A planet made up of helium is called a?
What part of the Earth has convection currents?
How many common types of rocks are there?

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How many moon phases are there?
What is Pluto now considered?
What is the planet that has rings but are not visible?
How many planets are in the solar system?
What is it when there is pressure on something?
How many parts of the Earth are there?
The 7th planet from the sun

15 Clues: What is SME for? • What is SEeclipse • The 7th planet from the sun • What is Pluto now considered? • How many moon phases are there? • When does a solar ecplise occur? • How many parts of the Earth are there? • A planet made up of helium is called a? • How many planets are in the solar system? • How many common types of rocks are there? • ...

the earth as a planet 2015-06-20

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acts as a shield from harmful rays
bang universe originated because of this theory
earth is the _ planet from the sun
another name for earth?
main source of heat and light
sun-moon-earth
he first forwarded that the earth is spherical in shape

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all planets revolve around the sun in this direction
a place in southern egypt located near the tropic of cancer
the solar family stays together due to this
essential for all living organisms
made the first attempt to find out the size of the earth
it was the ninth planet
eclipse sun-earth-moon
number of planets in the solar system

15 Clues: sun-moon-earth • another name for earth? • it was the ninth planet • eclipse sun-earth-moon • main source of heat and light • acts as a shield from harmful rays • essential for all living organisms • earth is the _ planet from the sun • number of planets in the solar system • the solar family stays together due to this • bang universe originated because of this theory • ...

Spooce Life 2017-02-15

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considered a dwarf planet in our solar system
discovered the aberration of starlight
force of gravity
two bodies with equal masses under the influence of their mutual gravity
a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged
discovered the law of gravity

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earth is not the center of the universe
also called Tycho he studied astrology, alchemy, and medicine
sun's inward pull of gravity on a planet
4 moons of Jupiter
semimajor axis of earth's orbit around the sun
earth ray at center of universe
Italian philosopher created the telescope
total amount of matter
drawn using string,pencil and two thumbtacks

15 Clues: force of gravity • 4 moons of Jupiter • total amount of matter • discovered the law of gravity • earth ray at center of universe • discovered the aberration of starlight • earth is not the center of the universe • sun's inward pull of gravity on a planet • Italian philosopher created the telescope • drawn using string,pencil and two thumbtacks • ...

Spooce Life 2017-02-15

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also called Tycho he studied astrology, alchemy, and medicine
drawn using string,pencil and two thumbtacks
total amount of matter
force of gravity
semimajor axis of earth's orbit around the sun
discovered the law of gravity
earth ray at center of universe

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earth is not the center of the universe
two bodies with equal masses under the influence of their mutual gravity
sun's inward pull of gravity on a planet
4 moons of Jupiter
Italian philosopher created the telescope
considered a dwarf planet in our solar system
discovered the aberration of starlight
a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged

Space Life 2017-02-15

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MOONS 4 moons of Jupiter
REVOLUTION earth is not the center of the universe
considered a dwarf planet in our solar system
UNiT semimajor axis of earth's orbit around the sun
NEWTON discovered the law of gravity
Italian philosopher created the telescope
also called Tycho he studied astrology, alchemy, and medicine
GRAVITY sun's inward pull of gravity on a planet

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earth ray at center of universe
FORCE force of gravity
a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged
drawn using string,pencil and two thumbtacks
BRADLEY discovered the aberration of starlight
two bodies with equal masses under the influence of their mutual gravity
total amount of matter

15 Clues: FORCE force of gravity • total amount of matter • MOONS 4 moons of Jupiter • earth ray at center of universe • NEWTON discovered the law of gravity • Italian philosopher created the telescope • drawn using string,pencil and two thumbtacks • considered a dwarf planet in our solar system • BRADLEY discovered the aberration of starlight • ...

Science Crossword 2024-05-03

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What is SME for?
What is the planet that has a big red spot?
When does a solar ecplise occur?
What is SEeclipse
what is the thing that is in between Jupiter and Mars?
A planet made up of helium is called a?
What part of the Earth has convection currents?
How many common types of rocks are there?

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How many moon phases are there?
What is Pluto now considered?
What is the planet that has rings but are not visible?
How many planets are in the solar system?
What is it when there is pressure on something?
How many parts of the Earth are there?
The 7th planet from the sun

The Universe 2020-09-27

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there are nine in our system
round dots out of gas
noun of confirm
made by humans and circles around the earth
is the center of our solar system

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Do Aliens ...
It's ... 8:10
people who develop theories
circles around the earth
with that we go in space

10 Clues: Do Aliens ... • It's ... 8:10 • noun of confirm • round dots out of gas • circles around the earth • with that we go in space • people who develop theories • there are nine in our system • is the center of our solar system • made by humans and circles around the earth

space 2026-05-07

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The temperature of Sun is hotter than____.
We see the Sun in _____.
The solar system have____ planets.
Te star the most important
Sun husrt your____.
Universe is ____ getting bigger.

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Stars give of_____.
The first planetof salor system.
Jupiter and Saturn are made of_____.
Galaxy is shaped like____.

10 Clues: Stars give of_____. • Sun husrt your____. • We see the Sun in _____. • Te star the most important • Galaxy is shaped like____. • The first planetof salor system. • Universe is ____ getting bigger. • The solar system have____ planets. • Jupiter and Saturn are made of_____. • The temperature of Sun is hotter than____.

Quarter 2 Review 2025-12-19

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Earth's ________ _________ causes the seasonal changes- winter, spring, summer & fall - as the Earth revolves the Sun.
When the Sun, Moon & Earth align in a straight line causing the tidal range to increase (be more dramatic of a difference).
When the Moon revolves into Earth's shadow causing the view of the Full Moon to be blocked from view.
Properties also known as size-independent, meaning that a 5g sample of Gold or a 500g sample of Gold would share these same properties.
The Moon's tilted _______ means we do not experience solar/lunar eclipses every month.
Word for when light reflection is increasing across the surface of the Moon.
The subatomic particle that we count to identify the identity of an atom. Positively charged.
Type of change that alters how something looks or feels but not what it actually is (starting particle type is same as ending particle type)
Found outside of the nucleus of an atom. Negatively charged.
A force that depends on the gravitational pull of an object. Changes from planet to planet.
The amount of space that an object takes up.
The ability of a substance to dissolve into another substance.
Planet in our solar system with the shortest year.
Ability of a substance/material to transfer heat/electricity.

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The name of the model of our solar system that places the Sun at the center.
Type of change that alters the chemical composition of a substance (starting particle type is not the same as ending particle type)
Word for when light reflection is decreasing across the surface of the Moon.
Force responsible for the creation of our solar system & for maintaining planets in orbit around the central star.
The Law of __________ of Matter states that matter cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
__________ the temperature of a reaction causes the reaction to speed up.
The amount of matter in a given amount of space. Found using mass divided by volume.
When Moon's shadow lands on a portion of the Earth causing the view of the Sun to be blocked from view.
The smallest building block of matter.
The measure of the amount of matter in an object. Will not change from planet to planet.
When the Sun, Moon & Earth make a 'L' or 90 degree angle causing the tidal range to decrease (be less dramatic of a difference).
Substances/objects with _________ densities will sink.

26 Clues: The smallest building block of matter. • The amount of space that an object takes up. • Planet in our solar system with the shortest year. • Substances/objects with _________ densities will sink. • Found outside of the nucleus of an atom. Negatively charged. • Ability of a substance/material to transfer heat/electricity. • ...

Earth, the Moon and Our Solar System 2025-01-30

Earth, the Moon and Our Solar System crossword puzzle

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Meteors are space rock that are found in Earth's ___________________.
This moon would have to be in this phase during a lunar eclipse.
This moon phase occurs between a 1st quarter and full moon.
One day on this planet (its rotation period) lasts only 10 hours on this planet! (Use the posters)
In the core of the Sun, hydrogen atoms fuse into what to generate light energy?
the largest volcano in our solar system.
Without an atmosphere, Mercury's temperatures can vary as much as this many degrees! (Use the posters)
This is the name of the hottest planet with surface temperatures over 900 degrees Fahrenheit! (Use the posters)
These are found in large numbers on Mercury's surface due to there not being an atmosphere to protect the planet.
This moon phase occurs just before a new moon.
This planet is 93 million miles from the Sun! (Use the posters)
The Hubble Telescope is an example of this type of spacecraft.
All planets revolve around the Sun in this direction (if you were looking from above the solar system).
High tides will be at their absolute highest and low tides will be at their absolute lowest during this special type of tide.
This planet has a thick atmosphere full of CO2 (carbon dioxide)!
This telescope discovered the Galilean moons of Jupiter (Jupiter's 4 largest moons).
Space rock floating around in space all alone.
This is the name of the layer of the Sun's atmosphere that we would see during a total solar eclipse.

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Gas giant planet that rotates on its side.
This eclipse occurs when the Moon falls in Earth's shadow.
A space rock that lands on Earth's surface.
The asteroid belt consists of billions of asteroids found between these two planets.
Water exists in all three states of matter on this planet.
This moon phase would place the moon directly between Earth and the Sun.
This special type of tide occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth form a 90 degree angle.
Comets in our solar system that are on the same plane as the planets are found here.
This eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks sunlight from Earth.
The inner planets are referred to as this because of their rock/metal composition.
All four outer planets have this feature, even though Saturn is the only one that always gets the credit for having such prominent ones in pictures.
This process gives this planet its red look. (Use the posters)
These space object have two tails - a gas tail and a dust tail!

31 Clues: the largest volcano in our solar system. • Gas giant planet that rotates on its side. • A space rock that lands on Earth's surface. • This moon phase occurs just before a new moon. • Space rock floating around in space all alone. • This eclipse occurs when the Moon falls in Earth's shadow. • Water exists in all three states of matter on this planet. • ...

Space Life 2017-02-15

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total amount of matter
drawn using string,pencil and two thumbtacks
a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged
sun's inward pull of gravity on a planet
4 moons of Jupiter
two bodies with equal masses under the influence of their mutual gravity
considered a dwarf planet in our solar system
earth is not the center of the universe

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discovered the aberration of starlight
semimajor axis of earth's orbit around the sun
also called Tycho he studied astrology, alchemy, and medicine
force of gravity
discovered the law of gravity
Italian philosopher created the telescope
earth ray at center of universe

Puzzle 2021-04-22

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Tawang District in India
Which river is called as Sorrow of Bengal

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Capital of Austria
Headquarter of NOKIA
Smallest planet of our Solar System
Dwarf planet of Solar System

6 Clues: Capital of Austria • Headquarter of NOKIA • Tawang District in India • Dwarf planet of Solar System • Smallest planet of our Solar System • Which river is called as Sorrow of Bengal

Fun 2021-02-04

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Kenyan city ,also a character name in Money heist
007 living in Mussoorie holds pen not gun
Auctioneer's Hammer
Be very Hungry
Famous oval amphitheater also a "wonder"
Coldest planet in the solar system

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Faulty Boeing flight control system
Substance capable of defeating white walkers
Abundant, plentiful
Distress signal

10 Clues: Be very Hungry • Distress signal • Auctioneer's Hammer • Abundant, plentiful • Coldest planet in the solar system • Faulty Boeing flight control system • Famous oval amphitheater also a "wonder" • 007 living in Mussoorie holds pen not gun • Substance capable of defeating white walkers • Kenyan city ,also a character name in Money heist

SSA review 4 2017-04-27

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spread pollen around so the plant can reproduce
has no back bone
filters the blood and helps with digestion
an hard protective layer on the outside of arthropods
caused by the Earth's tilt
where photosynthesis happens in a plant

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system one star and all the things that orbit that star
a waste product humans breath out but plants breathe in
the earth makes one of these every 24 hours
because of this you need to wear a seat belt
has a back bone
helps with digestion and regulates body sugar
the main part of the plant involved in reproduction
made of solar systems

14 Clues: has a back bone • has no back bone • made of solar systems • caused by the Earth's tilt • where photosynthesis happens in a plant • filters the blood and helps with digestion • the earth makes one of these every 24 hours • because of this you need to wear a seat belt • helps with digestion and regulates body sugar • spread pollen around so the plant can reproduce • ...

Astronomy Crossword Assignment 2016-10-27

Astronomy Crossword Assignment crossword puzzle

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has less gravity than Earth
works together with gravity to keep things in orbit
opposite of a crescent moon
brightest phase of moon
most common type of lunar eclipse
a push or pull
have the most gravitational pull of anything in a solar system

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darkest part of Earth or moon's shadow in an eclipse
darkest phase of moon
larger part of Earth or moon's shadow
newton's first name
type of eclipse that occurs only during a full moon
cycle through every 29.5 days
the more an object has of this the more inertia will affect it
type of eclipse that occurs during the new moon

15 Clues: a push or pull • newton's first name • darkest phase of moon • brightest phase of moon • has less gravity than Earth • opposite of a crescent moon • cycle through every 29.5 days • most common type of lunar eclipse • larger part of Earth or moon's shadow • type of eclipse that occurs during the new moon • works together with gravity to keep things in orbit • ...

Scientific Revolution 2023-11-03

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a method in which a problem is solved by collecting, analysing and observing data
first to correctly describe blood circulation in the body
created the scientific method
danish nobleman who believed the other planets revolved around the Sun, which itself revolved around Earth
famous for his laws of motion and gravity
made improvements to the telescope and provided evidence that the moon and other planets were physical bodies similar to earth
discovered oxygen
an approach of looking at the world in a logical way to solve problems

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a substance that consists of only one type of atom
a force of attraction that exists between any two masses, any two bodies, any two particles.
the idea that the sun is the center of the solar system
father of microbiology
famous for his three laws of planetary motion
the idea that earth is the center of the solar system
circle like shapes that are stretched to an oval

15 Clues: discovered oxygen • father of microbiology • created the scientific method • famous for his laws of motion and gravity • famous for his three laws of planetary motion • circle like shapes that are stretched to an oval • a substance that consists of only one type of atom • the idea that earth is the center of the solar system • ...

Other Members of Our Solar System! 2022-05-17

Other Members of Our Solar System! crossword puzzle

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tail made from the dust of disintegrating nucleus
icy, cold object that flies past Earth
envelop of gasses around a planet
most visible part of a comet that encompasses streams of gas and dust
large celestial object that orbits the sun and contains an atmosphere
small, celestial body that orbits the Sun
center of comet that is composed of rock, dust, ice, and frozen gases

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the outer planets of our solar system. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
small, rocky object that heats up as it enters Earths atmosphere
small planet that orbits the sun which doesn't follow certain criteria to be a real size planet
ball of gas held together by its own gravity
ion tail made of gas and it points away from the Sun
a natural object that orbits a planet
particles of rock, ice, moon, and planet circling a planet
the inner planets of our solar system. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

15 Clues: envelop of gasses around a planet • a natural object that orbits a planet • icy, cold object that flies past Earth • small, celestial body that orbits the Sun • ball of gas held together by its own gravity • tail made from the dust of disintegrating nucleus • ion tail made of gas and it points away from the Sun • ...

THE UNIVERSE 2023-06-29

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The period of time when it is dark
To arrive on the ground or other surface after moving down through the air
The hottest planet in the solar system
An area of darkness, caused by light being blocked by something
A large cylindrical object that moves very fast and is used for space travelling
The farthest planet from the sun
The force that attracts objects towards one another, especially the force that makes things fall to the ground
Moon phase in which it is becoming smaller

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A person who has been trained for travelling in space
An occasion when the sun disappears from view, either completely or partly, while the moon is moving between it and the Earth
A bright light that travels through the Earth's atmosphere
The biggest planet in the solar system
To shine repeatedly, to be bright
A strong, hard hat that covers and protects the head
Moon phase in which it is growing

15 Clues: The farthest planet from the sun • To shine repeatedly, to be bright • Moon phase in which it is growing • The period of time when it is dark • The hottest planet in the solar system • The biggest planet in the solar system • Moon phase in which it is becoming smaller • A strong, hard hat that covers and protects the head • ...

Space 2017-01-18

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large system of stars held together by mutual gravitation and isolated from similar systems by vast regions of space.
regions of cooler temperature on the sun
a steady stream of high-energy, very small units of matter from the sun into space
the sun, the planets and their moons and other objects that orbit the sun
a small rocky object orbiting the sun
a frozen chunk of ice and dust that orbits the sun
the movement of one object around another object

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scientists who study space
a large round object that circles around a planet
a path of an object in space around another object
the air or gases surrounding a planet
a large, round object in space that travels around a star
a fragment of space rock that enters the Earth's atmosphere
height above ground level
an imaginary line extending through Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole

15 Clues: height above ground level • scientists who study space • the air or gases surrounding a planet • a small rocky object orbiting the sun • regions of cooler temperature on the sun • the movement of one object around another object • a large round object that circles around a planet • a path of an object in space around another object • ...

It's all about SOLAR SYSTEM!!! 2024-08-06

It's all about SOLAR SYSTEM!!! crossword puzzle

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Region beyond Neptune filled with icy bodies.
Rocky, airless remnants left over from the early formation of our solar system about 4.6 billion years ago.
A small matter from outer space, appearing as a streak of light
Famous comet visible from Earth every 76 years
Tail is made of dust from the disintegrating nucleus.
The most visible part of a comet.
Dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt.
Path that an object follows as it revolves around another object.
Second-largest dwarf planet, located in the scattered disc.

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Center of comets, composed of rock, dust, ice, and frozen gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxidemethane, and ammonia.
largest dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt.
Small solar system body made of rock and metal
Clouds of icy debris that come from beyond planet Earth.
Objects that orbit the Sun at a farther distance than Neptune.
An ion tail made of gases always points away from the Sun.

15 Clues: The most visible part of a comet. • largest dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt. • Dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt. • Region beyond Neptune filled with icy bodies. • Small solar system body made of rock and metal • Famous comet visible from Earth every 76 years • Tail is made of dust from the disintegrating nucleus. • ...

Crossword for Max Feb 2024 2024-02-26

Crossword for Max Feb 2024 crossword puzzle

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The political party in opposition (6)
NZ's current prime minister is Christopher ------ (6)
The political party in power (8)
February has 29 days, making this a ---- year (4)
The current month (8)
What you call an orange horse (8)
Hottest planet in the solar system (5)

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On the 1st of March, the season will officially be this (6)
Coldest planet in the solar (6)
Backbone (5)
Type of book where the story is made up (7)

11 Clues: Backbone (5) • The current month (8) • Coldest planet in the solar (6) • The political party in power (8) • What you call an orange horse (8) • The political party in opposition (6) • Hottest planet in the solar system (5) • Type of book where the story is made up (7) • February has 29 days, making this a ---- year (4) • NZ's current prime minister is Christopher ------ (6) • ...

Unit five, Feb 2026 2026-02-05

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believed in multiple solar systems, burned to death
get their energy by eating things
photosynthetic organisms, basis of food chain
most important product of petroleum
type of tapwater best for healthy drinking

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polish astronomer, sun centered solar system
little particles on an atom with negative charge
pure water, nothing in it, doesn't taste good
these females have the longest life expectancy
type of predatory seal in Antarctica
killer whales are this kind of predator

11 Clues: get their energy by eating things • most important product of petroleum • type of predatory seal in Antarctica • killer whales are this kind of predator • type of tapwater best for healthy drinking • polish astronomer, sun centered solar system • pure water, nothing in it, doesn't taste good • photosynthetic organisms, basis of food chain • ...

Renewable Energy Sources 2022-05-13

Renewable Energy Sources crossword puzzle

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Devices designed to contain electricity-producing chemical reactions.
A group of wind turbines.
A system that collects and moves heat from the sun.
Involves the construction of a building in a way that uses natural sunlight for heat.
A chemical process in which water molecules are broken down into oxygen and hydrogen by the use of an electric current.
Energy from high pressure and radioactive decay beneath the Earth's surface.
Energy produced from the motion of water.
Energy from the combustion of organic matter.

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Short for "Ocean thermal energy conversion". A process that changes oceanic thermal energy into electricity.
Another word for a solar panel.
A pump that pushes fluids through the ground in order to take advantage of its stable temperature.
Liquid fuels from organic sources.
Energy created utilizing the movement of tidal water.
Short for "Photovoltaic cell". A cell where solar energy is converted into electricity.
Short for "Concentrating solar power". Uses mirrors to focus sunlight.
A large device that converts wind energy to electricity.
Energy that comes from organic materials.

17 Clues: A group of wind turbines. • Another word for a solar panel. • Liquid fuels from organic sources. • Energy produced from the motion of water. • Energy that comes from organic materials. • Energy from the combustion of organic matter. • A system that collects and moves heat from the sun. • Energy created utilizing the movement of tidal water. • ...

The Solar System (So Far) 2025-10-28

The Solar System (So Far) crossword puzzle

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Largest planet in our Solar System
______System
Planet closest to the sun
A moon on Mars
This helps keep our planet warm by holding in heat
The Great Red Spot is a very large one of these

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This causes Mars to look red
This planet is known as Earth's twin
Largest moon of Jupiter
Third planet from the sun, and where we call home
The amount of days it takes for a plant to go around the sun
This planet was named after the Roman god of war
The Star our planets orbit around
These robots have been exploring Mars

14 Clues: ______System • A moon on Mars • Largest moon of Jupiter • Planet closest to the sun • This causes Mars to look red • The Star our planets orbit around • Largest planet in our Solar System • This planet is known as Earth's twin • These robots have been exploring Mars • The Great Red Spot is a very large one of these • This planet was named after the Roman god of war • ...

Local Space Review 2026-04-27

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invisible line between the north and south poles; the Earth rotates on this
first man to walk on the moon
"red planet" because of iron oxide, two moons-Phobos and Deimos
1920's-focused on "fuzzy patch" and discovered another galaxy
a ring of asteroids between Mars and Jupiter
largest planet, several small rings, great red spot
two days a year when the day and night hours are equal
first AMERICAN in space
when the Earth, Moon, and sun line up and one blocks the another (solar or lunar)
the only star in Earth's solar system
the alternate rising and falling of the sea
demoted in 2006 to a dwarf planet, one moon-Charon, -375* is one of the coldest places in the solar system
first planet, fastest orbit, greatest temperature RANGE
hottest planet because of sulfuric acid atmosphere, day longer than year
Late 1500's-Earth centered universe where all objects orbit the sun, but the sun and moon orbit Earth
methane atmosphere, rotates sideways, only planet named after a Greek god, several small rings
1543-Polish astronomer who believed the Sun was the center of the universe and the planets orbited in circles
2026 mission that returned to orbit the moon since 1972 carrying four astronauts

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planet with the most spectacular rings
1609-after Brahe died, announced Laws of Planetary Motion-all planets orbit the sun in ellipses
space shuttle that exploded upon reentry in 2003
1609-first person to use a telescope to observe objects in space
longest day of the year in summer and the shortest day of the year in winter
a meteoroid that has entered Earth's atmosphere
strongest winds in the solar system, several faint rings, Roman god of the sea
first woman in space
140 A.D.-Egyptian astronomer, mathematician, and geographer who said the Earth was the center of the universe
name of the first GROUP of NASA astronauts
first man in space
a rocky or metallic body that orbits the sun in "belts"
space shuttle that exploded after liftoff in 1986
a chunk of rock or dust in space
loose collection of ice, dust, and small rocky particles, "long-haired star"
1687-explained that gravity kept planets orbiting the sun and moons orbiting planets
first artificial satellite in space
a meteoroid that has hit Earth's surface

36 Clues: first man in space • first woman in space • first AMERICAN in space • first man to walk on the moon • a chunk of rock or dust in space • first artificial satellite in space • the only star in Earth's solar system • planet with the most spectacular rings • a meteoroid that has hit Earth's surface • name of the first GROUP of NASA astronauts • ...

Castaways 2023-08-17

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Capital of France
Genetic material carrying hereditary information
Tallest mountain in the world
Earth's natural satellite
Essential gas for human respiration
Renowned composer of "Eine kleine Nachtmusik"
Ill-fated ship that sank on its maiden voyage
Parisian landmark, iron lattice tower
Marsupial native to Australia

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Spanish painter and sculptor, co-founder of Cubism
Sport known as football in most parts of the world
System of government by the people
Eighth planet from the sun
Largest planet in the solar system
Famous portrait by Leonardo da Vinci

15 Clues: Capital of France • Earth's natural satellite • Eighth planet from the sun • Tallest mountain in the world • Marsupial native to Australia • System of government by the people • Largest planet in the solar system • Essential gas for human respiration • Famous portrait by Leonardo da Vinci • Parisian landmark, iron lattice tower • Renowned composer of "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" • ...

Forms of energy crossword 2024-08-21

Forms of energy crossword crossword puzzle

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radiant energy travelling through magnetic fields
energy inside of a nucleus
energy stored in an objects closeness to the ground
energy transmitted from the sun
kinetic energy caused by voltaic changes
energy you can see

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energy stored until a chemical reaction
electricity made by the kinetic energy of water
movement
energy through use of mechanisms
stored energy in a system
heat flowing (in atoms) inside a system
energy transmitted through radiation (sunrays)
energy you can hear through sound waves
energy stored when objects are under temporary strain

15 Clues: movement • energy you can see • stored energy in a system • energy inside of a nucleus • energy transmitted from the sun • energy through use of mechanisms • energy stored until a chemical reaction • heat flowing (in atoms) inside a system • energy you can hear through sound waves • kinetic energy caused by voltaic changes • energy transmitted through radiation (sunrays) • ...

Fun 2021-02-04

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Distress signal
Substance capable of defeating white walkers
Famous oval amphitheater also a "wonder"
Be very Hungry

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Coldest planet in the solar system
Auctioneer's Hammer
007 living in Mussoorie holds pen not gun
Kenyan city ,also a character name in Money heist
Abundant, plentiful
Faulty Boeing flight control system

Fun 2021-02-04

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Kenyan city ,also a character name in Money heist
007 living in Mussoorie holds pen not gun
Auctioneer's Hammer
Be very Hungry
Famous oval amphitheater also a "wonder"
Coldest planet in the solar system

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Faulty Boeing flight control system
Substance capable of defeating white walkers
Abundant, plentiful
Distress signal

astronomy 2026-01-10

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Spots on the sun
Not even light can escape it
Largest planet in our solar system
Journey to the Moon
Our Galaxy

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A Group of stars forming a shape
The star of our universe
The force pulling inward on earth
System of many stars, gas, and dust
Our planet

10 Clues: Our planet • Our Galaxy • Spots on the sun • Journey to the Moon • The star of our universe • Not even light can escape it • A Group of stars forming a shape • The force pulling inward on earth • Largest planet in our solar system • System of many stars, gas, and dust

Bodies of the solar system 2024-03-21

Bodies of the solar system crossword puzzle

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Like a planet but hasn't cleared it's neighborhood
Once it reaches the atmosphere and starts to burn up in a “streak of light”
The process through which planetesimals become planets
Geological remains of an impact
Non-metallic class of meteorites
Subclass of planets: gaseous
Icy body with two tails
When a rock from space reaches the surface of the earth
Subclass of planets: rocky
The shape of comet orbits

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Meteorites from the beginning of the solar system
The center of a comet
A natural satellite of a planet
Smaller than an asteroid but may have similar composition
Rocky body smaller than a planet that orbits the sun
Tail of a comet made by the solar wind

16 Clues: The center of a comet • Icy body with two tails • The shape of comet orbits • Subclass of planets: rocky • Subclass of planets: gaseous • A natural satellite of a planet • Geological remains of an impact • Non-metallic class of meteorites • Tail of a comet made by the solar wind • Meteorites from the beginning of the solar system • ...

Space Life 2017-02-15

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discovered the law of gravity
two bodies with equal masses under the influence of their mutual gravity
force of gravity
earth ray at center of universe
4 moons of Jupiter
Italian philosopher created the telescope
discovered the aberration of starlight
considered a dwarf planet in our solar system
drawn using string,pencil and two thumbtacks

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earth is not the center of the universe
also called Tycho he studied astrology, alchemy, and medicine
total amount of matter
a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged
semimajor axis of earth's orbit around the sun
sun's inward pull of gravity on a planet

Physics Revision 2013-05-14

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What is the name given to a circular object in our solar system e.g. Earth
Name the 4th planet closest to the sun
Elastic Is a ……
There are lunar and solar …..
Wood is a …
Metal is a ….
There are 365 ….. In a year

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A magnet is …..
We celebrate Christmas every ….
What is the apparatus used to measure current
Waning Gibbous ….. , full….., are all phases of the…..
What powers a toaster
What is the force when two materials rub together.
Length x width x height = …..
You times the height times the length times the width and then divide it by the mass of the object to work out the

15 Clues: Wood is a … • Metal is a …. • A magnet is ….. • Elastic Is a …… • What powers a toaster • There are 365 ….. In a year • There are lunar and solar ….. • Length x width x height = ….. • We celebrate Christmas every …. • Name the 4th planet closest to the sun • What is the apparatus used to measure current • What is the force when two materials rub together. • ...

Sustainability & Green Logistics Crossword Puzzle 2024-11-01

Sustainability & Green Logistics Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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Regular evaluation to identify and reduce carbon emission
Organization tracking greenhouse gas emissions
Reducing distance in supply chains by sourcing locally
Green transportation alternative using wind and solar power
Essential resource recycled in sustainable logistics
Transport of goods over water with less environmental impact
International standard for environmental management systems
Waste process that turns organic matter into compost

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Reducing environmental harm through careful resource management
Eco-friendly material made from plants or recycled products
Major greenhouse gas contributing to global warming
Act of reducing energy usage through optimized processes
Energy source that doesn’t deplete, like wind or solar
System of sharing transportation to reduce pollution

14 Clues: Organization tracking greenhouse gas emissions • Major greenhouse gas contributing to global warming • System of sharing transportation to reduce pollution • Essential resource recycled in sustainable logistics • Waste process that turns organic matter into compost • Energy source that doesn’t deplete, like wind or solar • ...

History 2022-01-07

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trade between Africa American and Europe
painted the ceiling of the Sistine chapel
land controlled by another nation
Russian Emporer
first person to reach Cape of good hope
series of holy wars over the middle east
Roman province of Gaul

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created the heliocentric theory
system of hierarchy developed around the strongest person
created smallpox vaccine
thought the earth was in the center of the solar system
rebirth
led by John Calvin
focused on human potential
concerned over worldly rather than spiritual matters

15 Clues: rebirth • Russian Emporer • led by John Calvin • Roman province of Gaul • created smallpox vaccine • focused on human potential • created the heliocentric theory • land controlled by another nation • first person to reach Cape of good hope • trade between Africa American and Europe • series of holy wars over the middle east • painted the ceiling of the Sistine chapel • ...

History 2022-01-07

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trade between Africa American and Europe
painted the ceiling of the Sistine chapel
land controlled by another nation
Russian Emporer
first person to reach Cape of good hope
series of holy wars over the middle east
Roman province of Gaul

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created the heliocentric theory
system of hierarchy developed around the strongest person
created smallpox vaccine
thought the earth was in the center of the solar system
rebirth
led by John Calvin
focused on human potential
concerned over worldly rather than spiritual matters

Castaways 2023-08-17

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Capital of France
Genetic material carrying hereditary information
Tallest mountain in the world
Earth's natural satellite
Essential gas for human respiration
Renowned composer of "Eine kleine Nachtmusik"
Ill-fated ship that sank on its maiden voyage
Parisian landmark, iron lattice tower
Marsupial native to Australia

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Spanish painter and sculptor, co-founder of Cubism
Sport known as football in most parts of the world
System of government by the people
Eighth planet from the sun
Largest planet in the solar system
Famous portrait by Leonardo da Vinci

Astronomy Crossword 2022-05-25

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proposed a heliocentric system
About 4.54 billion years old
The Earth's satellite
Earth orbits around it
Made of oxygen and silicon
pulls everything towards the Earth's core
first to use a telescope

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are identified with mythological figures
caused by the Earth's tilt and movement
a shadow
Made of dust, rock and ice
is the smallest planet in the solar system
travelled the Earth, proving it was a sphere
orbits around a planet to collect information
when an object passes into the shadow of another object

15 Clues: a shadow • The Earth's satellite • Earth orbits around it • first to use a telescope • Made of dust, rock and ice • Made of oxygen and silicon • About 4.54 billion years old • proposed a heliocentric system • caused by the Earth's tilt and movement • are identified with mythological figures • pulls everything towards the Earth's core • is the smallest planet in the solar system • ...

Planets Project Crossword 2021-05-05

Planets Project Crossword crossword puzzle

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This planet is tilted at nearly a right angle
This planet has rings of ice and dust surrounding it
This planet is the only one in the solar system that can currently support life
planets These planets are made of rock and metallic materials, they also have a solid outer layer
This is a frozen mixture of ice and dust, that has a tail
This planet is known for its giant red spot
This planet has 0 moons

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This is a bright streak of light from a shooting star
giants These planets are mostly made of hydrogen and helium
planets These planets consist of Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
planets These plants consist of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
This planet is the farthest away from the sun in the solar system
This planet is similar to earth in size
This planet is surrounded by greenhouse gases
This is a rocky fragment that orbits the sun in a belt, in between Mars and Jupiter

15 Clues: This planet has 0 moons • This planet is similar to earth in size • This planet is known for its giant red spot • This planet is tilted at nearly a right angle • This planet is surrounded by greenhouse gases • This planet has rings of ice and dust surrounding it • This is a bright streak of light from a shooting star • ...

Solar System's Crossword 2012-02-14

Solar System's Crossword crossword puzzle

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a star that suddenly becomes very much brighter
movement of heavenly body across the face of another. the sun moon and the earth takes place
a hole made when a rocky lump from outer space hits the surface
someone who travels in space
layer of gases around the earth and the other planets
a small star that is very dense
small object made of rock and metal that orbits in the solar system between Mars and Jupiter

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a timy member of the solar system which starts to shine when it draws near the sun
a region is space that has such an enormous gravity that not even light rays can escape it
to do with the moon
a great star "island" in space
the pattern a group of bright stars make in the sky
a large body that orbits around the sun. there are 8 of them
distance the light travels in a year
the joining together of two spacecraft in space

15 Clues: to do with the moon • someone who travels in space • a great star "island" in space • a small star that is very dense • distance the light travels in a year • a star that suddenly becomes very much brighter • the joining together of two spacecraft in space • the pattern a group of bright stars make in the sky • layer of gases around the earth and the other planets • ...

Neighbors with Nothing in Common 2022-04-07

Neighbors with Nothing in Common crossword puzzle

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Jupiter’s colorful cloud layer is mostly made of water and frozen _____________________
Mars and Jupiter are considered ____________________ because they are close to each other in the solar system.
Mars is similar to this planet in certain ways
The tallest one on Mars is 15 ___________ high
Mars has lots of mountains and hills, but also ______________________
The core of Jupiter is ______________
Jupiter is made up of gases and liquids so hot that they are ______________

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Mars and Jupiter do not have much in common. They are very ___________________ from each other.
Mars, Jupiter, and Earth all orbit the same __________________
Dioxide A thin layer of this gas surrounds the planet of Mars
There is a little bit of ________________, in the form of ice, on Mars
this is the largest planet in the solar system
Most of Jupiter is made of magnetic, liquid form of this gas
This planet is the fourth from the sun.
The surface of Mars is _____________________.

15 Clues: The core of Jupiter is ______________ • This planet is the fourth from the sun. • The surface of Mars is _____________________. • Mars is similar to this planet in certain ways • this is the largest planet in the solar system • The tallest one on Mars is 15 ___________ high • Most of Jupiter is made of magnetic, liquid form of this gas • ...

Gravity and the Universe 2026-03-05

Gravity and the Universe crossword puzzle

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when gas and dust clump together they form
this type of galaxy is oddly shaped
this type of galaxy has a higher percentage of old, red stars
this type of galaxy has circular arms and begins at the central disk
Nicholas Copernicus proposed that Earth and other planets revolved in circular orbits around the sun called ___ model
is an attractive force that exist between all objects that have mass

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Johannes Kepler discovered that planets' orbit is not circles but this
the more mass either object has or closer together they are the strong the ___
meteoroids, _____, and comets orbit the Sun in their own paths through the solar system
huge collections of gas, dust, and stars held together by gravity
solar system formed from a rotating cloud of gas, ice, and dust is called ___
____ orbit the sun in the asteroid belt
____ are equal distance from the ellipse's center
the process that occurs when the nuclei of several atoms combine into one larger nucleus
we live in what galaxy

15 Clues: we live in what galaxy • this type of galaxy is oddly shaped • ____ orbit the sun in the asteroid belt • when gas and dust clump together they form • ____ are equal distance from the ellipse's center • this type of galaxy has a higher percentage of old, red stars • huge collections of gas, dust, and stars held together by gravity • ...

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