solar Crossword Puzzles
Space 2023-11-09
9 Clues: the coldest planet • the study of space • the hottest planet • A person who travels to space • Smallest planet in solar system • largest planet in the solar system • the movement of one object around another • moon what is the lunar eclipse aloe called • how many days does it take earth to complete 1 orbit
Sunspots 2023-12-02
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- stronger version of a solar flare that can disrupt satellites
- energy from the sun that leaves the sun
- partial shadow
- the sunspot cycle lasts for _______-_____
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- shadow
- the least dangerous solar event
- a low temperature region in the photosphere
- the sun rotates faster at different _______
- the ______ field is the reason for sunspots
9 Clues: shadow • partial shadow • the least dangerous solar event • energy from the sun that leaves the sun • the sunspot cycle lasts for _______-_____ • a low temperature region in the photosphere • the sun rotates faster at different _______ • the ______ field is the reason for sunspots • stronger version of a solar flare that can disrupt satellites
Astronomy 2023-05-23
9 Clues: The red planet • The coldest planet • The hottest planet. • सौर मंडल in English • The planet we live on! • The same liquid is put in thermometers • The largest planet in our solar system. • The main source of heat and light for Earth. • Twinkling balls of fire that you see only on a clear night.
The Planets 2025-03-12
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- The coldest planet in the solar system.
- The closest planet to the sun
- The farthest planet from the sun.
- Known as the "Red Planet".
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- No longer considered a planet.
- The only planet with liquid water on its surface.
- The largest planet in the solar system.
- Famous for its rings.
- The closest planet to Earth.
9 Clues: Famous for its rings. • Known as the "Red Planet". • The closest planet to Earth. • The closest planet to the sun • No longer considered a planet. • The farthest planet from the sun. • The largest planet in the solar system. • The coldest planet in the solar system. • The only planet with liquid water on its surface.
PLANETS 2025-04-25
9 Clues: The red planet • Our home planet • Farthest planet from the Sun • The planet tilted on its side • The planet famous for its rings • The planet with the longest day • Smallest planet in the solar system • The largest planet in our solar system • This celestial body was reclassified as a "dwarf planet" in 2006
El universo 2015-03-04
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- Aparato puesto en órbita alrededor de la Tierra con fines científicos, militares o para las comunicaciones.
- Es el quinto planeta del sistema solar.
- Es el único satélite natural de la tierra.
- Se observan que rápidamente cruzan el cielo, pero no son estrellas.
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- Es el cuarto planeta del Sistema Solar más cercano al Sol.
- Es una estrella del tipo espectral G2 que se encuentra en el centro del Sistema Solar y constituye la mayor fuente de radiación electromagnética de este sistema planetario.
- Es todo objeto astronómico que brilla con luz propia; aunque en términos más técnicos y precisos podría decirse que se trata de una esfera de plasma que mantiene su forma gracias a un equilibrio hidrostático de fuerzas.
- Es un vehículo, aeronave o nave espacial que obtiene su empuje por la reacción de la expulsión rápida de gases de combustión desde un motor.
- Es el planeta del Sistema Solar más próximo al Sol y el más pequeño.
- El personal de un objeto espacial, a la tripulación de una nave espacial e incluso, "a toda persona que se encuentre en la luna".
10 Clues: Es el quinto planeta del sistema solar. • Es el único satélite natural de la tierra. • Es el cuarto planeta del Sistema Solar más cercano al Sol. • Se observan que rápidamente cruzan el cielo, pero no son estrellas. • Es el planeta del Sistema Solar más próximo al Sol y el más pequeño. • ...
Atomsphere 2021-10-05
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- The 4th most abundant element in the universe.
- Happens because the sun heats the earth unevenly.
- Winds High-Speed protons and electrons the fly through the solar system from the sun.
- Condensed moisture including rain,sleet,hail,snow,frost or dew
- Pressure The force of air pressing on a given area
- The upper layer traps ozone,which protects from the Sun's UV rays.
- Fresh water found beneath the ground surface.
- The change in temperature with distance
- The third layer of the atmosphere.
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- Has most of Earth's weather.
- The layer that has space shuttles fly.
- Contains the coldest temperatures.
- A long-term average of weather
- The thin transitional layer of the atmosphere between the stratosphere and the mesosphere.
- we live here.
- where does carbon originally came from.
16 Clues: we live here. • Has most of Earth's weather. • A long-term average of weather • Contains the coldest temperatures. • The third layer of the atmosphere. • The layer that has space shuttles fly. • where does carbon originally came from. • The change in temperature with distance • Fresh water found beneath the ground surface. • The 4th most abundant element in the universe. • ...
Atronomia 2022-03-28
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- é a galáxia onde o planeta Terra se encontra no espaço
- Ciência que estuda os corpos celestes do universo
- Planetóide mais próximo do planeta Terra
- caminho que um planeta percorre entorno do Sol
- maior Estrela do sistema solar
- Astros luminosos que giram ao redor dos planetas
- Fins explosivos de estrelas de alta massa
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- Menor planeta do sistema solar
- Planeta mais distante do Sol
- Blocos de gelo e de rochas que se aproximam do Sol, formando longas caudas luminosas
- Satélite natural da Terra
- Conjunto de estrelas visíveis que estão em uma mesma posição
- Planeta conhecido como "Estrela D'alva"
- Decorrente de uma Super Nova,com enorme campo magnético
14 Clues: Satélite natural da Terra • Planeta mais distante do Sol • Menor planeta do sistema solar • maior Estrela do sistema solar • Planeta conhecido como "Estrela D'alva" • Planetóide mais próximo do planeta Terra • Fins explosivos de estrelas de alta massa • caminho que um planeta percorre entorno do Sol • Astros luminosos que giram ao redor dos planetas • ...
Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors 2014-09-09
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- Hole: It is filled with Dark matter.
- We live on that planet.
- A group of stars that form a shape.
- A rock with dust combined, it has 3 stages.
- It is enforced by gravitational pull.
- The "Gas Giant".
- A very famous dwarf planet.
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- It contains billions of solar systems.
- Eclipse: It is a day where the moon blocks out the sun.
- A planet where light reflects off of it at night.
- You use it to look into deeper into space.
- It can be hundreds of kilometers long and is located in the ________ belt.
- A famous one was named after Edmund Halley.
- Cloud: The cloud where comets come from.
14 Clues: The "Gas Giant". • We live on that planet. • A very famous dwarf planet. • A group of stars that form a shape. • Hole: It is filled with Dark matter. • It is enforced by gravitational pull. • It contains billions of solar systems. • Cloud: The cloud where comets come from. • You use it to look into deeper into space. • A rock with dust combined, it has 3 stages. • ...
Renewable Energy 2016-04-06
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- semiconductor diode that converts light to energy
- energy derived directly from living sources
- the heating of a home by using the sun directly
- a central building heating and cooling system that uses the consistent internal temperature of the earth
- heating a home by using solar panels to capture the sun's energy
- energy sourced from living or recently living organisms
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- a cell producing energy directly from a chemical reaction
- energy captured from tidal waves
- a field with many windmill-like turbines
- chemical decomposition occurring when electricity passes through an ionic liquid
- internal heat of the earth
- hydroelectric power
- concentrated solar power
- captures the energy of the wind, to create power
14 Clues: hydroelectric power • concentrated solar power • internal heat of the earth • energy captured from tidal waves • a field with many windmill-like turbines • energy derived directly from living sources • the heating of a home by using the sun directly • captures the energy of the wind, to create power • semiconductor diode that converts light to energy • ...
The Solar System and The Sun 2024-01-25
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- shows that Earth is the center of the Solar System
- hydrogen atoms joined together to form helium
- model that shows the planets move on small circles that move on bigger circles
- solar flares increasing in the number of particles reaching Earth's upper atmosphere
- inner layer of the sun's atmosphere
- central region of the sun
- shows the planets and their moons rotating around the suns
- electricity charged particles that can extend for miles
- outer layer that looks like a white halo
- reddish loops of gas that usually appear in groups
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- dark spots on the sun's surface
- magnetic energy released from sunspot regions
- color sphere or middle layer
- middle layer of the suns interior
- outermost layer of the sun's interior
15 Clues: central region of the sun • color sphere or middle layer • dark spots on the sun's surface • middle layer of the suns interior • inner layer of the sun's atmosphere • outermost layer of the sun's interior • outer layer that looks like a white halo • hydrogen atoms joined together to form helium • magnetic energy released from sunspot regions • ...
Soaring Through Space 2024-04-01
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- the line around which a planet spins
- a large mass of gas or rock that orbits a star
- a shaking, or trembling motion
- Solar flares occur on the Sun's _____.
- to turn around a center point or line
- This planet takes over 5,500 hours to rotate on it's axis.
- The spacecraft that landed on Mars.
- a bowl-shaped area on the ground
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- a large, rocky object that orbits a star
- A rover that collected information about Mars
- An explosion of gas on the Sun is called a ___ flare.
- Five planets can be seen without a _____.
- a frozen mass of dust and gas in space
- a space object smaller than an asteroid
14 Clues: a shaking, or trembling motion • a bowl-shaped area on the ground • The spacecraft that landed on Mars. • the line around which a planet spins • to turn around a center point or line • Solar flares occur on the Sun's _____. • a frozen mass of dust and gas in space • a space object smaller than an asteroid • a large, rocky object that orbits a star • ...
Different Celestial Objects - Matthew 2023-01-20
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- forms when a star dies in a supernova explosion
- collection of asteroids, including the dwarf planet Ceres, between Mars and Jupiter
- the amount of moons Saturn has
- when you get stretched vertically and horizontally in a black hole
- the amount of planets in our solar system without moons
- what stars are made of
- moon, planet, or machine that orbits a planet or star
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- a common name for meteors
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
- remains from a meteor that crash into the ground
- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
- large chunks of ice, rocks, and dust
- the type of galaxy the Milky Way is
- collection of billions of stars and their solar systems
14 Clues: what stars are made of • a common name for meteors • Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars • the amount of moons Saturn has • Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune • the type of galaxy the Milky Way is • large chunks of ice, rocks, and dust • forms when a star dies in a supernova explosion • remains from a meteor that crash into the ground • ...
6-2, 7-1 review 2022-02-16
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- The force that allows you to make a turn on a flat surface.
- The name of the extra circles added to the Earth-centered models to account for backward motion of the planets.
- The name of the type of backward motion of the planets that the Earth-centered model did not account for.
- Name of the Polish astronomer who wrote a scientific book about the sun being the center of the solar system in the 16th century.
- The name of the model that holds that the sun is the center of the solar system.
- This person updated the earth-centered model in the 2nd century AD.
- Kepler's _________ Law: The square of the ratio of the periods of any two planets revolving about the sun is equal to the cube of the ratio of their average distances from the sun.
- This describes the direction that an object is moving relative to the center of a circle, when it is undergoing circular motion.
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- The mathematician that was hired by Tycho Brahe to interpret his data.
- The first person to propose the sun-centered model.
- The name of the acceleration experienced as one goes in a circle.
- The person responsible for finding the density (and mass) of the earth. This person is also responsible for finding the universal gravitational constant (G).
- The first name of the eccentric astronomer from Denmark who collected 30 years of data and said that the Earth was the center of the solar system, but the planets orbited around the sun.
- Name of the way of thinking that says that the Earth is the center of the solar system.
- This is the direction that centripetal force always points.
- This person proposed a law which states that objects attract other objects with a force that is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distances between them.
- Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation said that not only did Earth's gravity pull on an apple, but it pulled on this large object as well.
- Kepler's ___________ Law: The paths of the planets are ellipses, with the sun at one focus.
18 Clues: The first person to propose the sun-centered model. • The force that allows you to make a turn on a flat surface. • This is the direction that centripetal force always points. • The name of the acceleration experienced as one goes in a circle. • This person updated the earth-centered model in the 2nd century AD. • ...
Chakra Yoga Poses 2024-03-21
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- A powerful stance that activates the Warrior within, aligning with the Solar Plexus Chakra.
- This pose involves a deep forward bend, calming the mind and soothing the Third Eye Chakra, enhancing intuition.
- A pose where the practitioner sits on their heels with knees wide apart, stretching arms forward, aligns with the Sacral Chakra, enhancing creativity and emotional balance.
- This pose involves standing with feet wide apart and bending forward from the hip, promoting stability and grounding for the Root Chakra.
- This grounding pose, symbolizing a mountain, stabilizes the Root Chakra.
- A resting pose that allows for reflection and release, often associated with grounding and the Root Chakra.
- A seated twist that energizes the Solar Plexus Chakra, promoting inner strength and the power of transformation.
- A dynamic pose that simulates the flow of a warrior's bow, targeting the Solar Plexus Chakra to foster inner power and confidence.
- This pose, where you balance on one foot and open your hips to the side, embodies the openness and creativity of the Sacral Chakra.
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- A seated pose with the soles of the feet together and knees wide, beneficial for the Sacral Chakra, supporting emotional release and creativity.
- This gentle, heart-opening pose where you lie on your belly and lift your chest, fosters compassion and love, resonating with the Heart Chakra.
- An inversion that is beneficial for the Throat Chakra, encouraging clear communication and self-expression.
- This balancing pose on hands and knees, extending one arm and the opposite leg, stimulates the Solar Plexus Chakra, enhancing willpower and confidence.
- A pose that involves a deep fold while seated, encouraging introspection and calming the mind, beneficial for the Third Eye Chakra.
- An intense backbend that opens the Heart Chakra, encouraging love and healing.
- Ideal for activating the Throat Chakra, this pose involves lying on the back with the crown of the head on the floor, stimulating communication.
- A pose that encourages the flow of energy to the Sacral Chakra, often used in sequences for creativity and pleasure.
- A meditative pose ideal for the Crown Chakra, facilitating spiritual connection and enlightenment.
18 Clues: This grounding pose, symbolizing a mountain, stabilizes the Root Chakra. • An intense backbend that opens the Heart Chakra, encouraging love and healing. • A powerful stance that activates the Warrior within, aligning with the Solar Plexus Chakra. • A meditative pose ideal for the Crown Chakra, facilitating spiritual connection and enlightenment. • ...
space crossword 2017-05-15
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- sun: our local star
- commonly known as the red planet
- the furthest planet from our sun
- earth: our home planet
- a large system of stars and planets
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- a large body of burning gases in space
- everything beyond the earth's atmosphere
- system: the planets that orbit our sun
- the largest planet in our solar system
- way: our galaxy
10 Clues: way: our galaxy • sun: our local star • earth: our home planet • commonly known as the red planet • the furthest planet from our sun • a large system of stars and planets • a large body of burning gases in space • the largest planet in our solar system • system: the planets that orbit our sun • everything beyond the earth's atmosphere
Planets 2020-08-03
9 Clues: It’s a gas planet. • It’s a dwarf planet. • It’s where people live. • It’s a star not a planet. • It’s often called the red planet. • This planet is famous for its rings. • It’s the furthest planet from the sun. • It’s the largest planet in the solar system. • It’s the smallest planet in the solar system.
The Planets 2014-10-27
9 Clues: Has 67 moons. • Has five rings. • Closest planet to the sun. • No longer considered a planet. • The third planet from the sun. • Named after the roman God of war. • The brightest planet in the solar system. • The first planet discovered by a telescope. • The second largest planet in the solar system.
Space 2021-04-20
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- First planet of solar system
- The national space agency of india
- The first unmanned earth satellite
- Largest planet in the solar system
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- sarabhai Father of the indian space program
- Planet to have liquid water
- Saturn's largest moon
- belt Belt between the inner rocky planets and outer gas giants
- ganga Indian name for “milky way”
9 Clues: Saturn's largest moon • Planet to have liquid water • First planet of solar system • ganga Indian name for “milky way” • The national space agency of india • The first unmanned earth satellite • Largest planet in the solar system • sarabhai Father of the indian space program • belt Belt between the inner rocky planets and outer gas giants
geography 2022-11-28
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- rotates in the opposite direction than most planets
- are very strong in the ocean
- appear as funnel-shaped
- process where water changes state from liquid to gas
- water falling from the sky - rain, snow, hail, sleet
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- is the largest planet in our solar system
- is the release of water into the atmosphere
- when rocks hit each other and break down
- make up nearly three-quarters of the earth's surface
- are 141 million miles away from the sun
- water dissolves in minerals which brake up
- rocks wear away at the bed and bank
- is the smallest planet in our solar system
- seepage of water into the ground
14 Clues: appear as funnel-shaped • are very strong in the ocean • seepage of water into the ground • rocks wear away at the bed and bank • are 141 million miles away from the sun • when rocks hit each other and break down • is the largest planet in our solar system • water dissolves in minerals which brake up • is the smallest planet in our solar system • ...
Space 2023-01-25
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- India’s first rocket was launched at a _______ in Thumba, Kerala (5)
- The only planet without an atmosphere (7)
- When the sun, moon and the earth come in a straight line (7)
- Name of India’s first rocket (9)
- Brightest star in the solar system (6)
- Saturn’s biggest moon (5)
- The first civilization to discover the five cycles of Venus (5)
- Biggest dwarf planet (5)
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- Planet to where the Juno satellite was launched (7)
- The largest volcano in the solar system was named after this mythical abode (7)
- The densest planet (5)
- First satelite launched to space (7)
- Other name for the moon (4)
- Space research organisation founded by Vikram Sarabhai (4)
14 Clues: The densest planet (5) • Biggest dwarf planet (5) • Saturn’s biggest moon (5) • Other name for the moon (4) • Name of India’s first rocket (9) • First satelite launched to space (7) • Brightest star in the solar system (6) • The only planet without an atmosphere (7) • Planet to where the Juno satellite was launched (7) • ...
Test Your Space Vocab! 2015-06-07
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- large and heavy or solid
- marking the longest and shortest days
- an example would be The Big Dipper
- all stars, planets, and solar systems are formed from these
- remote-controlled mechanical arm
- small,airless rocky worlds that revolve around the sun and are too small to be called planets.
- natural phenomenon by which all physical bodies attract each other.
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- Global Positioning System
- unit of length used informally to express astronomical distances
- stellar explosion that briefly outshines an entire galaxy
- its held together by its own gravity
- a meteorite when hits the Earths surface
- one way to create this environment is to travel away from Earth.
- icy small Solar System body
14 Clues: large and heavy or solid • Global Positioning System • icy small Solar System body • remote-controlled mechanical arm • an example would be The Big Dipper • its held together by its own gravity • marking the longest and shortest days • a meteorite when hits the Earths surface • stellar explosion that briefly outshines an entire galaxy • ...
Atomsphere 2021-10-05
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- The 4th most abundant element in the universe.
- The layer that has space shuttles fly.
- Fresh water found beneath the ground surface.
- where does carbon originally came from.
- Happens because the sun heats the earth unevenly.
- The third layer of the atmosphere.
- The upper layer traps ozone,which protects from the Sun's UV rays.
- Condensed moisture including rain,sleet,hail,snow,frost or dew
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- we live here.
- A long-term average of weather
- Contains the coldest temperatures.
- The thin transitional layer of the atmosphere between the stratosphere and the mesosphere.
- The change in temperature with distance
- Winds High-Speed protons and electrons the fly through the solar system from the sun.
- Has most of Earth's weather.
- Pressure The force of air pressing on a given area
16 Clues: we live here. • Has most of Earth's weather. • A long-term average of weather • Contains the coldest temperatures. • The third layer of the atmosphere. • The layer that has space shuttles fly. • The change in temperature with distance • where does carbon originally came from. • Fresh water found beneath the ground surface. • The 4th most abundant element in the universe. • ...
Spacwe 2022-05-15
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- A giant piece of rock that revolves around a star
- Baby planet
- This is accelerating the speed of the universes expansion
- A giant ball of nuclear fusion that planets revolve around
- the origin of all things in the known universe
- Star exploding
- This is the next phase of our sun
- The type of nuclear reaction a star uses to produce energy
- The Galaxy we are in
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- One of the Final version of a collapsed star
- The opposite of matter
- The opposite of Anti-Matter
- One final version of Collapsed core of a star
- The first stage of a forming Solar system
14 Clues: Baby planet • Star exploding • The Galaxy we are in • The opposite of matter • The opposite of Anti-Matter • This is the next phase of our sun • The first stage of a forming Solar system • One of the Final version of a collapsed star • One final version of Collapsed core of a star • the origin of all things in the known universe • ...
mixey 2020-04-27
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- its only native to australia and national animal
- a thing that converts sun light through phytosintes
- the outer region of our solar system
- he has spider powers
- the largest plant in our solar
- a animal that has stripes
- a thing that gives you some protection from the cold
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- the national animal of india
- 1.353 billion people is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world.
- its only native to afrcia and india
- its only native to australia and national animal
- the most populous country in the world
- the largest organ
- it converts carbon dixode in to oxygen
- the largest continent
15 Clues: the largest organ • he has spider powers • the largest continent • a animal that has stripes • the national animal of india • the largest plant in our solar • its only native to afrcia and india • the outer region of our solar system • the most populous country in the world • it converts carbon dixode in to oxygen • its only native to australia and national animal • ...
Stars Vocabulary 2019-02-07
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- if a binary includes a white dwarf, gas pulled from a companion onto the white dwarf’s surface can fuse violently in a flash.
- Helium starts fusing together in the core and once it’s gone, the core contracts and becomes hotter, once more expanding the star but making it bluer and brighter than before, blowing away its outermost layers. After the expanding shells of gas fade, the remaining core is left.
- the study of the heavens.
- the study of the wavelengths of light that objects emit which made it possible to investigate the compositions and motions of stars from afar.
- the closest neighbor to our solar system that is part of a multiple system.
- What astronomers use when referring to a star’s brightness as viewed from Earth.
- giant, luminous spheres of plasma.
- after a star explodes in a type II Supernova, if the remaining stellar core was less than three solar masses large, it becomes this star. This star is also made entirely of neutrons.
- Since white dwarves have no fuel left for fusion, they grow cooler and cooler over billions of years to become.
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- the power of a star-- the rate at which it emits energy.
- objects smaller than a tenth of a solar mass do not have enough gravitational pull to ignite nuclear fusion, and might become failed stars.
- the part of the star that radiates visible light.
- measures the amount of “metals” it has -- it is, any element heavier than helium.
- if one member of a binary pair is a giant star that leaves behind a neutron star or black hole, matter pulled from the stellar companion can get extremely hot and emit X-rays.
- star patterns in the sky that resemble people, animals, or common objects.
- the mass of a star is represented in terms of this.
- neutron stars that beam out detectable radio pulses.
- Without nuclear radiation to resist it, gravity crushes matter down into the star's core, quickly heating the star and causing the star's outer layers to expand enormously and to cool and glow red.
- these develop when two protostars form near each other.
- A contracting mass of gas which represents an early stage in the formation of a star.
20 Clues: the study of the heavens. • giant, luminous spheres of plasma. • the part of the star that radiates visible light. • the mass of a star is represented in terms of this. • neutron stars that beam out detectable radio pulses. • these develop when two protostars form near each other. • the power of a star-- the rate at which it emits energy. • ...
Stars Vocabulary 2019-02-07
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- the mass of a star is represented in terms of this.
- the study of the wavelengths of light that objects emit which made it possible to investigate the compositions and motions of stars from afar.
- the closest neighbor to our solar system that is part of a multiple system.
- after a star explodes in a type II Supernova, if the remaining stellar core was less than three solar masses large, it becomes this star. This star is also made entirely of neutrons.
- these develop when two protostars form near each other.
- Since white dwarves have no fuel left for fusion, they grow cooler and cooler over billions of years to become.
- the power of a star-- the rate at which it emits energy.
- Helium starts fusing together in the core and once it’s gone, the core contracts and becomes hotter, once more expanding the star but making it bluer and brighter than before, blowing away its outermost layers. After the expanding shells of gas fade, the remaining core is left.
- Without nuclear radiation to resist it, gravity crushes matter down into the star's core, quickly heating the star and causing the star's outer layers to expand enormously and to cool and glow red.
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- if a binary includes a white dwarf, gas pulled from a companion onto the white dwarf’s surface can fuse violently in a flash.
- neutron stars that beam out detectable radio pulses.
- measures the amount of “metals” it has -- it is, any element heavier than helium.
- if one member of a binary pair is a giant star that leaves behind a neutron star or black hole, matter pulled from the stellar companion can get extremely hot and emit X-rays.
- star patterns in the sky that resemble people, animals, or common objects.
- objects smaller than a tenth of a solar mass do not have enough gravitational pull to ignite nuclear fusion, and might become failed stars.
- the part of the star that radiates visible light.
- the study of the heavens.
- A contracting mass of gas which represents an early stage in the formation of a star.
- giant, luminous spheres of plasma.
- What astronomers use when referring to a star’s brightness as viewed from Earth.
20 Clues: the study of the heavens. • giant, luminous spheres of plasma. • the part of the star that radiates visible light. • the mass of a star is represented in terms of this. • neutron stars that beam out detectable radio pulses. • these develop when two protostars form near each other. • the power of a star-- the rate at which it emits energy. • ...
Astronomy Crossword 2024-02-26
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- This once planet is now reclassified as a dwarf planet
- A ____ is an area of visible stars that appear to create a picture in the sky
- Your home planet
- The furthest planet from the Sun in our solar system
- We have sent 5 of these successfully to Mars; Sojourner, Spirit and Opportunity, Curiosity, & Perseverance
- This planet spins on its' side relative to the other planets
- The attractive force between any 2 objects with mass
- Earth has 1 of these large round planet-orbiting objects.
- A ___-year is the amount of distance light can travel in 1 Earth year. Used to measure very far astronomical distances (like infinity and beyond!)
- This "belt" of icy objects outside of Neptune's orbit is home to Pluto.
- The furthest terrestrial planet from the Sun.
- the amount of time it takes a planet to spin once around its axis.
- The name of our galaxy (and also a candy bar) - 2 words.
- "Shooting Stars" are actually just these burning up in our atmosphere.
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- This "cloud" surrounds our solar system made up of icy & debris.
- Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto are 4 of Jupiters largest moons, better known as the "_____ Moons"
- The hottest planet in our solar system and second closest orbiter of the sun.
- This ringed planet is second only to Jupiter in size.
- Venus is nicknamed "The ____ Star" because of its brightness and proximity to the sun at sunrise.
- The small objects that orbit the sun leave icy or gassy tails when close to the sun.
- Ceres, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris are the officially recognized ____ planets.
- The "Belt" is situated between Mars and Jupiter's orbits.
- The amount of time it takes to complete 1 orbit around the sun.
- 1 Astronomical Unit (or AU) is a unit used to measure distance in outer space. It's equal to exactly the distance from Earth to the __.
- A ____ system consists of a star (or multiple stars) and everything orbit around it/them.
- The biggest planet and home to the "Great Red Spot"
- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus & Neptune are known as the ___ Giants because of their non-solid surfaces.
- Term for an object that orbits a planet, like a moon, not just the artificial ones we've put around Earth!
- This moonless planet is the closest to the sun.
29 Clues: Your home planet • The furthest terrestrial planet from the Sun. • This moonless planet is the closest to the sun. • The biggest planet and home to the "Great Red Spot" • The furthest planet from the Sun in our solar system • The attractive force between any 2 objects with mass • This ringed planet is second only to Jupiter in size. • ...
View From the Earth and Stars Formation and Evolution (GROUP 3 GIS 1006 22/23) 2023-06-19
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- _______time is measured according to the position of stars in the sky rather than the position of the Sun in the sky
- The Moon’s shadow on Earth during a solar eclipse consists of _______ where the eclipse is total
- A “failed star”
- Hotter and more luminous than solar-mass stars
- 0 to 360 degrees around the horizon from the north towards the east
- Intense burst of fusion during the red giant star's evolution
- Stars form as a result of the _____ collapse of dense regions within molecular clouds
- This coordinate system is an extension of the terrestrial system onto the celestial sphere
- Name of a baby star
- The planetary configuration in which the planet is farthest from Earth and Sun lies between planet and Earth
- A star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel
- Region of cosmic gas and dust formed from the cast-off outer layers of a dying star
- tilted 23.5 degrees with respect to the Equator
- Sun is ________ in the sky during the summer solstice
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- When the forces in a star are equal
- Some nebulae are stars _______
- A slow change in the direction of the axis of a spinning object
- After depleting their core hydrogen, massive star evolved into red______
- A solar mass star is a star similar to our ______
- An infinitely dense object whose gravity is so strong that nothing can escape its immediate proximity
- Celestial objects are said to ________ when they cross the celestial meridian in the southern sky
- The complete cycle of _______ phases takes ~29 days to complete
- Dense compact star composed of neutrons
- This eclipse refers to the Sun’s light being blocked from regions of the Earth by the shadow of the moon
- The class of stars which is circumpolar ________ is always visible
- A scale of 90 degrees at the poles and 0 degrees at the equator
- A plot or graph in the shape of a figure eight that shows the position of the sun in the sky at a given time of day (such as noon) at one specific locale measured throughout the year
- Stage of a star's life is when it fuses hydrogen
- Where does star nuclear fusion take place?
- During the vernal equinox, the sun appears on ________ 21
30 Clues: A “failed star” • Name of a baby star • Some nebulae are stars _______ • When the forces in a star are equal • Dense compact star composed of neutrons • Where does star nuclear fusion take place? • A star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel • Hotter and more luminous than solar-mass stars • tilted 23.5 degrees with respect to the Equator • ...
Earth systems puzzle 2023-05-11
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- an eruption of gas from the sun's surface that occurs when the loops in sunspot regions suddenly connect.
- earth's only natural satellite.
- term describing a model of the solar system in which Earth and the other planets revolve around the sun.
- seventh planet from the sun.
- the spinning motion of a planet on its axis.
- morning star.
- an imaginary line that passes through a planet's center and its north and south poles, about which the planet rotates.
- an object that orbits a star, is large enough to have become rounded by its own gravity, and has cleared area of its orbit.
- the central region of the sun, where nuclear fusion takes place.
- the blue planet.
- the largest planet in the solar system.
- the middle layer of the sun's atmosphere.
- this is the largest moon of.
- the red planet.
- our galaxy.
- the outer layer of the sun's atmosphere.
- distance traveled by light in a vacuum in one tropical year.
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- a region of very tightly packed gas in the sun's interior where energy is transferred mainly in the form of electromagnetic radiation.
- the trapping of heat near a planet's surface by certain gases in the planet's atmosphere.
- term describing a model of the universe in which Earth is at the center of the revolving planets and stars.
- a stream of electrically charged particles that emanate from the sun's corona.
- the inner layer of the sun's atmosphere that gives off its visible light; the sun's surface.
- the path of an object as it revolves around another object in space.
- a dark area of gas on the sun's surface that is cooler than surrounding gases.
- shape of the planet orbits.
- smaller bodies in orbit around the sun.
- the name often given to the four inner planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
- the star at the center of the solar system.
- the process in which two atomic nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus, forming a heavier element and releasing huge amounts of energy; the process by which energy is produced in stars.
- smallest planet in the solar system.
- the outermost layer of the sun's interior.
31 Clues: our galaxy. • morning star. • the red planet. • the blue planet. • shape of the planet orbits. • seventh planet from the sun. • this is the largest moon of. • earth's only natural satellite. • smallest planet in the solar system. • smaller bodies in orbit around the sun. • the largest planet in the solar system. • the outer layer of the sun's atmosphere. • ...
space 2020-12-21
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- the time it takes to make one full spin on its axis
- planets that orbit a start outside our solar system
- they orbit the sun
- satellite a moon in orbit around a planet
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- system the sun and planets and other bodies that orbit it
- satellite a an made spacecraft
- year the distance light travels(over 9million million kilometres)
- one whole spin around the sun
- its a star
- collection of stars held together bye gravity
- the imaginary line that the earth spins around
11 Clues: its a star • they orbit the sun • one whole spin around the sun • satellite a an made spacecraft • satellite a moon in orbit around a planet • collection of stars held together bye gravity • the imaginary line that the earth spins around • the time it takes to make one full spin on its axis • planets that orbit a start outside our solar system • ...
Dwarf Planets 2019-05-10
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- Pluto´s Weather IS ?
- How Many Moons Does Eris Have?
- What IS The Only Dwarf Planet Int The Inner Solar System?
- How Many Dwarf Planets Are There ?
- What Dwarf Planet Is The Closest To The Sun?
- What Goes in The Blank Planet?
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- What is The Largest Dwarf Planet?
- What Dwarf Planet Start With An H?
- What Is The Smallest Dwarf Planet In The Solar System ?
- What Dwarf Planet Is The Most Distance From The Sun?
- What Is The Third From The Sun?
11 Clues: Pluto´s Weather IS ? • How Many Moons Does Eris Have? • What Is The Third From The Sun? • What is The Largest Dwarf Planet? • What Dwarf Planet Start With An H? • How Many Dwarf Planets Are There ? • What Goes in The Blank Planet? • What Dwarf Planet Is The Closest To The Sun? • What Dwarf Planet Is The Most Distance From The Sun? • ...
GRADE 5 SOLAR SYSTEM CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2023-03-04
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- station Place where astronauts live and work in space
- Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune have ___ around them
- Earth ______ around the sun in 365 days, 5 hours, 59minutes and 16seconds
- farthest planet from the sun
- The star closest to Earth
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- Instrument used for seeing stars and planets clearly
- Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the ____
- Planet with the brightest rings
- Number of planets in the solar system
- Warmest planet, cloudy planet
- _____ is the smallest planet in the solar system
11 Clues: The star closest to Earth • farthest planet from the sun • Warmest planet, cloudy planet • Planet with the brightest rings • Number of planets in the solar system • _____ is the smallest planet in the solar system • Instrument used for seeing stars and planets clearly • station Place where astronauts live and work in space • ...
Stargazing 2024-05-16
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- A theory of how the universe began
- The name given to the hypothetical primordial matter from which all the elements have formed.
- A tool that astronomers use to view outer space
- Dwarf plant
- The biggest star in our solar system
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- The most famous Italian astronomer
- An alien
- A small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere and burns up
- The study of objects and phenomena beyond Earth
- The only habitable planet
- The hottest planet in our solar system
11 Clues: An alien • Dwarf plant • The only habitable planet • The most famous Italian astronomer • A theory of how the universe began • The biggest star in our solar system • The hottest planet in our solar system • The study of objects and phenomena beyond Earth • A tool that astronomers use to view outer space • ...
Description of the Eclipse Prayers 2023-05-21
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- The Eclipse Prayer is announced without an adhaan or __________.
- Longest soorah in the Quran.
- Arabic word referring to the solar eclipse.
- When the light of a celestial body is obscured by another celestial body.
- The Sunnah which has been confirmed by consensus of Muslim scholars.
- Relating to the Sun.
- Bowing
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- The beginning phrase of every prayer (including the eclipse prayer.)
- Arabic word referring to the lunar eclipse.
- Number of rak'aat in the Eclipse Prayer.
- Relating to the moon.
11 Clues: Bowing • Relating to the Sun. • Relating to the moon. • Longest soorah in the Quran. • Number of rak'aat in the Eclipse Prayer. • Arabic word referring to the lunar eclipse. • Arabic word referring to the solar eclipse. • The Eclipse Prayer is announced without an adhaan or __________. • The beginning phrase of every prayer (including the eclipse prayer.) • ...
Heat 2021-04-26
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- energy energy that all moving objects possess (has more when particles are moving faster and less when particles are moving slower)
- the transfer of thermal energy through a substance or between substances in contact, by the collision of particles
- contraction a decrease in the volume of a substance caused by cooling
- energy radiant energy produced at the sun's outer surface and radiated out into space
- energy the energy contained below Earth's surface
- solar energy system a device that collects radiant energy + converts it to a more useful form of energy
- theory of matter a theory that explains what matter is made of, and how it behaves
- energy energy that travels in the form of electromagnetic waves through empty space; includes visible light, ultraviolet radiation, and infrared radiation
- energy source a source of energy that has been widely used for many years
- rock rock formed from magma that has cooled and solidified
- warming increase in Earth's global temperature due to changes in the atmosphere, enhancing the greenhouse effect
- effect rise in temperature resulting from certain gases in the lower atmosphere trapping radiant energy and warming Earth's surface
- a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles of a substance
- energy resource a source of energy that can be used indefinitely, without running out
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- fuels concentrated sources of chemical energy such as coal, oil, and natural gas
- expansion an increase in the volume of a substance caused by heating
- energy the total kinetic energy and energy of attraction of all the particles in a material
- solar heating heating caused by the passage of radiant energy through the windows of a building
- energy source a source of energy that is not as common as conventional sources
- the transfer of thermal energy from one part of a fluid to another by a circulating current of fast-moving and slower-moving particles
- rock rock that is formed when heat and pressure change existing rock
- a force produced when objects rub against each other
- a liquid fuel, such as ethanol, produced from plant or animal material
- energy resource a source of energy that could eventually be used up
- the transfer of energy from the particles of a warmer object to the particles of a cooler object
- the transfer of radiant energy by means of electromagnetic waves
- gases gases such as water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxides that trap energy in Earth's atmosphere
- energy balance the balance between the energy lost by Earth into space and the energy gained by solar radiation trapped by Earth's atmosphere
28 Clues: energy the energy contained below Earth's surface • a force produced when objects rub against each other • rock rock formed from magma that has cooled and solidified • the transfer of radiant energy by means of electromagnetic waves • energy resource a source of energy that could eventually be used up • ...
Energy Unit - Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources 2024-04-22
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- This fossil fuel can also be used to make medicine, cosmetics, or plastic.
- This type of solar power can store energy for later use.
- This is what mine owners must do to the land after they mine it to restore it to its previous condition.
- The name of dead organic material that has not fully turned into a fossil fuel.
- Made from dead marine organisms at higher temperatures.
- Where oil and natural gas are formed.
- The only difference in any power plant is the _ that turns the turbine.
- One of the downsides of solar panels is that they are not very _.
- Made from dead plants
- This type of renewable energy is detrimental to birds.
- This type of mining takes place above the ground.
- The part of any power plant that transports electricity from the plant out to the community.
- Along with heat, this is needed to turn dead organisms into fossil fuels.
- Mining for natural gas this way is controversial because it can pollute the groundwater supply.
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- This renewable resource is 90-95% efficient.
- It takes _ of years for fossil fuels to form.
- coal is the only fossil fuel that pollutes the air through _.
- The ideal number of blades on a wind turbine.
- Where ALL fossil fuels are formed.
- The part of any power plant that spins.
- The part of any power plant that contains a magnet and turns kinetic energy into electricity.
- This gas is formed when fossil fuels are burned.
- Hydropower comes from _ water.
- Concentrated solar power (CSP) works best when outdoor temperatures are _.
- Energy is measured and billed in _.
- Building these is controversial because it can destroy the view for waterfront land owners.
- One of the advantages of solar panels is that they are available for _ use.
- One of the benefits of coal is that there is a lot of it in the _.
- This type of renewable energy makes electricity by displacing electrons
- If this element is present, dead organic matter will rot instead of turning into fossil fuels.
- Working on one of these can earn you a lot of $ but there's a 40% chance you might die while doing it.
- Where coal is formed.
32 Clues: Made from dead plants • Where coal is formed. • Hydropower comes from _ water. • Where ALL fossil fuels are formed. • Energy is measured and billed in _. • Where oil and natural gas are formed. • The part of any power plant that spins. • This renewable resource is 90-95% efficient. • It takes _ of years for fossil fuels to form. • ...
BEYOND EARTH🌍 2025-10-25
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- Are small chunks of outer space debris that are attracted by earth’s gravity
- Are meteor showers coming from the debris of the asteroid 2003EH1
- The tail has two components the
- asteroid belt Between the inner and outer solar systems is the
- Way The name of the galaxy where our solar system is located.
- Comets are composed of three parts the solid, mass called
- If the meteor survives the frictional heating with earth’s atmosphere and strikes the ground, it is called a
- The model of the solar system where the Sun is at the center.
- Such closest distance from the sun is called
- likewise come from the debris of an asteroid named 3200 Phaeton, which is a near-Earth asteroid.
- Seventeen percent of the asteroids are classified as
- Are rocky celestial bodies that vary in brightnes
- arm Two-thirds of the way from the center of our galaxy called
- Asteroids that share an orbit with Jupiter
- satellites Most of the planets in the solar system have
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- Large bright cloud of dust and gas called
- Kepler Who described the laws of planetary motion
- Glowing tail that forms when the comet is near the
- The originate from the constellation Leo and are considered the ‘’king of meteor shower
- Such farthest distance is called
- The name of the huge crater in Mexico caused by an asteroid impact
- The planet’s natural satellite that shows many visible craters
- The region of Mexico where the Chicxulub crater is found
- Can be observed annually,and it’s peak could fall in either July or August
- The force that causes planets to revolve around the Sun.
- Asteroids are dark in color because they are composed of carbon is ?
- An air burst of a comet or small meteoroids killed plants and animals and damaged buildings at Tunguska, Siberia, in 1908.”
- This meteor shower occurs during October when earth passes through the orbit of Halley’s Comet
- When does the orionids meteor shower happen
- The scientist who developed the telescope in the 17th century.
- A large rocky object that orbits the Sun, sometimes hitting Earth
- A bright streak of light in the sky when a space rock burns up
- Wilhelm olbers ,an amateur astronomer who discovered the asteroid
- showers trajectories Is a celestial event in which several meteors enter Earth’s atmosphere at great speeds on parallel
34 Clues: The tail has two components the • Such farthest distance is called • Large bright cloud of dust and gas called • When does the orionids meteor shower happen • Asteroids that share an orbit with Jupiter • Such closest distance from the sun is called • Are rocky celestial bodies that vary in brightnes • Glowing tail that forms when the comet is near the • ...
Greenhouse Effect Crossword puzzle 2020-12-10
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- a ghg that enters the atm through the burning of fossil fuels
- Coal, crude oil, and natural gas that formed from the fossilized, buried remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago
- the type of solar radiation that can be seen by humans
- solar radiation that is invisible to humans and felt as heat
- when electromagnetic waves carry energy from one place to another through air and space
- the most abundant ghg that increases in the atm as the temperature increases
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- the largest ghg emitted from livestock, decaying organic matter, and from the production of fossil fuels
- solar radiation that is invisible to humans, not felt as heat but causes sunburn
- a ghg that is emitted from chemical production, industry, fertilized soil and animal waste
- heat transfer in fluids in which hot fluid rises and the cold fluid sinks setting up a cycle
- a measurement of the average motion of particles in a substance
- the envelope of gases surrounding the earth
- transfer of heat from one place to another by direct contact of atoms vibrating
13 Clues: the envelope of gases surrounding the earth • the type of solar radiation that can be seen by humans • solar radiation that is invisible to humans and felt as heat • a ghg that enters the atm through the burning of fossil fuels • a measurement of the average motion of particles in a substance • ...
4.06 to 4.08 2016-01-05
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- A special generator that is driven by gigantic wind mills
- The unit for electrical energy
- energy resources that are _____________ can be replaced or replenished
- Nuclear _________ is the process by which the sun releases its energy
- solar __________ are used to convert solar energy into electrical energy
- __________ fuels comes from the remains of plants and animals which has become coal, oil or natural gas
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- The ________________ power comes from water rushing down from a dam to turn turbines connected to generators
- The waste or by-products that is produced by a power station and is damaging to the environment
- _______ energy makes use of the heat from under the earth to turn water into steam to spin the turbines
- The _________ power comes from water coming in and out of a dam due to the movement of tides that turns the turbines
- solar ________ are used to absorb energy from the sun to heat up water
- __________ dioxide is released when fuel is burned
- _______________ are made from plant or animal matter such as wood, alcohol from sugar cane and methane gas from rotting waste
13 Clues: The unit for electrical energy • __________ dioxide is released when fuel is burned • A special generator that is driven by gigantic wind mills • Nuclear _________ is the process by which the sun releases its energy • solar ________ are used to absorb energy from the sun to heat up water • energy resources that are _____________ can be replaced or replenished • ...
4.06 to 4.08 2016-01-05
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- __________ dioxide is released when fuel is burned
- The _________ power comes from water coming in and out of a dam due to the movement of tides that turns the turbines
- _______________ are made from plant or animal matter such as wood, alcohol from sugar cane and methane gas from rotting waste
- A special generator that is driven by gigantic wind mills
- The unit for electrical energy
- Nuclear _________ is the process by which the sun releases its energy
- solar __________ are used to convert solar energy into electrical energy
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- _______ energy makes use of the heat from under the earth to turn water into steam to spin the turbines
- The ________________ power comes from water rushing down from a dam to turn turbines connected to generators
- solar ________ are used to absorb energy from the sun to heat up water
- The waste or by-products that is produced by a power station and is damaging to the environment
- energy resources that are _____________ can be replaced or replenished
- __________ fuels comes from the remains of plants and animals which has become coal, oil or natural gas
13 Clues: The unit for electrical energy • __________ dioxide is released when fuel is burned • A special generator that is driven by gigantic wind mills • Nuclear _________ is the process by which the sun releases its energy • solar ________ are used to absorb energy from the sun to heat up water • energy resources that are _____________ can be replaced or replenished • ...
Tema 1. 1º ESO 2022-09-25
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- Proyección cartográfica que tiene un problema: la zona de los polos sale más grande de lo que es
- Es lo que provoca el movimiento de Traslación de la Tierra.
- Formado por una estrella (el Sol), y ocho planetas que orbitan a su alrededor, entre los que se encuentra la Tierra
- Tiempo que la Tierra tarda en realizar el movimiento de Traslación
- Paralelo también famoso, situado en el Hemisferio norte
- Elemento de la Tierra que mide 12.000km
- Es lo que provoca el movimiento de Rotación de la Tierra.
- Paralelo más famoso e importante, también llamado Paralelo Cero. Divide a la Tierra en Hemisferio Norte y Hemisferio Sur
- Movimiento de la Tierra que consiste en que dé una vuelta completa alrededor del Sol
- Línea imaginarias horizontales. Nunca se cruzan entre ellas.
- Proyección cartográfica que tiene un problema: los océanos se cortan
- Relación que existe entre la medida de un mapa y la realidad
- Nombre que recibe la Galaxia en la que se encuentra nuestro sistema solar
- Movimiento de la Tierra que consiste en que dé una vuelta completa sobre sí misma
- Forma que tiene la Tierra. Es una esfera no perfecta.
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- Planeta gaseoso del sistema solar, y el más grande de los 8.
- Segundo número que tenemos que dar cuando hablamos de coordenadas. Tiene que ver con los meridianos, y puede ser Oeste o Este
- Proyección cartográfica que tiene un problema: solo sale representado un hemisferio
- Cada una de las dos partes en las que se divide la Tierra con la línea del Ecuador
- Línea imaginaria sobre la que la Tierra lleva a cabo su movimiento de Rotación
- Líneas imaginarias verticales. Se cruzan en los polos
- Paralelo también famoso, situado en el Hemisferio Sur
- El meridiano más famoso, también llamado Meridiano Cero.
- Planeta rocoso del sistema solar, característico por su color rojo
- Elemento que supone el 30% de la superficie de la Tierra
- Tiempo que la Tierra tarda en realizar el movimiento de Rotación
- Conjunto de estrellas.
- Único satélite natural de la Tierra
- Estrella del sistema solar
- Elemento que supone el 70% de la superficie de la Tierra
- Primer número que tenemos que dar cuando hablamos de coordenadas. Tiene que ver con los paralelos, y puede ser Norte o Sur
31 Clues: Conjunto de estrellas. • Estrella del sistema solar • Único satélite natural de la Tierra • Elemento de la Tierra que mide 12.000km • Líneas imaginarias verticales. Se cruzan en los polos • Paralelo también famoso, situado en el Hemisferio Sur • Forma que tiene la Tierra. Es una esfera no perfecta. • Paralelo también famoso, situado en el Hemisferio norte • ...
Stars Vocabulary 2019-02-07
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- neutron stars that beam out detectable radio pulses.
- the part of the star that radiates visible light.
- star patterns in the sky that resemble people, animals, or common objects.
- giant Without nuclear radiation to resist it, gravity crushes matter down into the star's core, quickly heating the star and causing the star's outer layers to expand enormously and to cool and glow red.
- the study of the heavens.
- Stars these develop when two protostars form near each other.
- dwarf Helium starts fusing together in the core and once it’s gone, the core contracts and becomes hotter, once more expanding the star but making it bluer and brighter than before, blowing away its outermost layers. After the expanding shells of gas fade, the remaining core is left.
- Centauri the closest neighbor to our solar system that is part of a multiple system.
- the power of a star-- the rate at which it emits energy.
- giant, luminous spheres of plasma.
- Star after a star explodes in a type II Supernova, if the remaining stellar core was less than three solar masses large, it becomes this star. This star is also made entirely of neutrons.
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- dwarf Since white dwarves have no fuel left for fusion, they grow cooler and cooler over billions of years to become.
- the study of the wavelengths of light that objects emit which made it possible to investigate the compositions and motions of stars from afar.
- Dwarfs objects smaller than a tenth of a solar mass do not have enough gravitational pull to ignite nuclear fusion, and might become failed stars.
- if one member of a binary pair is a giant star that leaves behind a neutron star or black hole, matter pulled from the stellar companion can get extremely hot and emit X-rays.
- measures the amount of “metals” it has -- it is, any element heavier than helium.
- A contracting mass of gas which represents an early stage in the formation of a star.
- What astronomers use when referring to a star’s brightness as viewed from Earth.
- mass the mass of a star is represented in terms of this.
- if a binary includes a white dwarf, gas pulled from a companion onto the white dwarf’s surface can fuse violently in a flash.
20 Clues: the study of the heavens. • giant, luminous spheres of plasma. • the part of the star that radiates visible light. • neutron stars that beam out detectable radio pulses. • mass the mass of a star is represented in terms of this. • the power of a star-- the rate at which it emits energy. • Stars these develop when two protostars form near each other. • ...
CROSSWORDS PUZZLE 2023-09-28
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- The rarefied gaseous envelop around the Sun.(6)
- The district of the first solar city of India. (6)
- The fourth highest civilian award in India. (9)
- The leftover water generated from washing machine and bathrooms is called ______ water. (4)
- Mascot of 37th national games. (4)
- How many payloads does the Aditya L1 carry? (5)
- Name of Fault line passes through Zealandia. (6)
- Short form of "Surface Of Influence" (3)
- The traditional martial arts form of Punjab. (5)
- Last name of the man who discovered three co-linear Lagrange points.(5)
- India's First Solar Kitchen only Village situated in _______ Disrtict. (5)
- First Solar Village of Madhya Pradesh. (8)
- In Aditya L1, "L" stands for ________.(8)
- A Person belongs to Netherlands. (5)
- The first Indian Olympic Games were held in ______. (6)
- The local tribe lives in New Zealand. (5)
- The IIT of _____ developed First National scale Mapping of Soil Erodibility. (5)
- Name of George Harrision's album Gone _______. (6)
- Who listed New Zealand as a continent. (6)
- The trench which separates North and South Zealandia. (8)
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- The Village from "Moon Man of India" belongs. (9)
- The treditional Posture to play Rudra Veena. (8)
- The tallest Natraja idol has the origin from ______ era. (5)
- The Rajasthani Community who plays Kamaicha. (9)
- Solar energy is a ________ Energy. (9)
- Swamimalai is situated on banks of _______ river. (7)
- Mascot of 36th national games. (5)
- The second "R" from "3Rs" of grey water treatment. (5)
- The inventor of Naltarang was belong to _______ City. (6)
- How many metals were used to make The Natraja Statue. (5)
- The First name of the Dutch sailor who First recorded existence of Zealandia. (4)
- The Musical Instrument which looks like a large sitar. (8)
- An English Word for "Mashal"
- In Aditya L1, meaning of "Aditya" in English.(3)
- The man who first proposed the name of the continent "Zealandia". (8)
- the first post-independence National Games were hosted by. (7)
- Soil _______ decreases soil fertility. (7)
- A curved trajectory of a planet around the star.(5)
- The Country in which Joseph-Louis Lagrange was born.(5)
- Original form of Lord Natraja. (5)
40 Clues: An English Word for "Mashal" • Mascot of 36th national games. (5) • Mascot of 37th national games. (4) • Original form of Lord Natraja. (5) • A Person belongs to Netherlands. (5) • Solar energy is a ________ Energy. (9) • Short form of "Surface Of Influence" (3) • In Aditya L1, "L" stands for ________.(8) • The local tribe lives in New Zealand. (5) • ...
Unit 6 Energy Resources and Consumption 2024-01-30
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- Colloquialism for a technique used to extract natural gas from underground rock by causing cracks and fractures.
- Electricity generated from the energy of moving water turning a turbine
- A degraded petroleum that forms when petroleum migrates to the surface of Earth and is modified by bacteria
- curve A bell-shaped curve representing oil use and projecting both when world oil production will reach a maximum and when we will run out of oil
- energy Heat transferred from the earth's underground concentrations of dry steam (steam with no water droplets), wet steam (a mixture or steam and water droplets), or hot water trapped in fractured or porous rock.
- cell Solar energy cells, usually made from silicon, that collect solar rays to generate electricity.
- energy Energy that comes from the movement of water driven by the gravitational pull of the Moon.
- Fuel fuels that are ancient remains of algae, plants and animals
- grid A network of interconnected transmission lines that joins power plants together and links them with end users of electricity
- Liquid fuel created from processed or refined biomass with no net atmospheric CO2.
- efficiency The ratio of the amount of work done to the total amount of energy introduced to the system
- conservation the practice of finding ways to use less energy or to use energy more efficiently
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- A nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy
- a wheel or rotor is made to revolve by a fast-moving flow of water, steam, gas, or air
- Production of two useful forms of energy, such as high-temperature heat or steam and electricity, from the same fuel source.
- energy energy resource that is not being replaced as fast as it is being used
- A unit to measure the rate of power of electricity equal to 1,000 watts
- Type of energy derived from radioactive materials
- demand The greatest quantity of energy used at any one time, usually charged at a higher rate
- solar design Construction designed to take advantage of solar radiation without active technology
- cell An electrical-chemical device that converts fuel, such as hydrogen, into an electrical current.
- neutral an activity that does not change atmospheric CO2 concentrations
- the cleanest-burning type of coal; almost pure carbon.
23 Clues: Type of energy derived from radioactive materials • the cleanest-burning type of coal; almost pure carbon. • Fuel fuels that are ancient remains of algae, plants and animals • Electricity generated from the energy of moving water turning a turbine • A unit to measure the rate of power of electricity equal to 1,000 watts • ...
Unit 1 Vocabulary 2025-09-03
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- , All of space and everything in it, including stars, galaxies, and planets.
- , A range of wavelengths of light or other electromagnetic radiation.
- spectrum , All types of electromagnetic radiation, including light, radio waves, and X,rays.
- , The point in a planet’s orbit where it is closest to the Sun.
- , A large cloud of gas and dust in space; often where new stars form.
- , The distance between two peaks in a wave; used to identify different types of electromagnetic waves.
- Unit (AU) , The average distance from Earth to the Sun; used to measure distances in our solar system.
- , Small building blocks of planets formed from dust and gas.
- , The distance light travels in one year; used to measure distances in space.
- system , The Sun and all the objects that orbit it, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.
- disk , A disk where planets form around a young star.
- , The point in a planet’s orbit where it is farthest from the Sun.
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- fusion , The process that powers stars; atoms combine to form a new element and release energy.
- , A massive explosion that occurs when a star dies.
- , A huge system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity; we live in the Milky Way galaxy.
- , A large object that orbits a star and has cleared other objects from its orbit.
- , A shift in the light from distant galaxies toward the red end of the spectrum, showing they are moving away.
- disk , A rotating disk of gas and dust surrounding a new star.
- , The apparent shift in position of a nearby object when viewed from different angles.
- , A model of the solar system where the Sun is at the center.
- , The path an object takes as it moves around another object in space.
- Microwave Background (CMB) , Weak radiation left over from the Big Bang.
- nebula , A cloud of gas and dust from which the solar system formed.
- Bang theory , The idea that the universe began from a single point and has been expanding ever since.
- giant , A large planet made mostly of gases like Jupiter and Saturn.
- planet , A rocky planet like Earth, Mercury, Venus, or Mars.
- , An older model where Earth is at the center of the universe.
27 Clues: , A massive explosion that occurs when a star dies. • disk , A disk where planets form around a young star. • , Small building blocks of planets formed from dust and gas. • planet , A rocky planet like Earth, Mercury, Venus, or Mars. • , A model of the solar system where the Sun is at the center. • disk , A rotating disk of gas and dust surrounding a new star. • ...
wb_aeropace_ai-az 2025-09-13
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- A line of latitude (~66.5° N) marking the southern boundary of the Arctic region.
- The layer of gases surrounding a planet; Earth’s atmosphere supports life and protects from harmful solar radiation.
- Automatic Picture Transmission — A method for transmitting satellite images to ground stations in real-time.
- An underground layer of water-bearing rock or material from which groundwater can be extracted.
- Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science — A series of shuttle missions focused on atmospheric science and solar studies.
- The time when a spacecraft comes into view of a ground station and communication begins.
- A measure of how the atmosphere responds to external factors like solar radiation or greenhouse gases.
- A ring-shaped coral reef or island surrounding a lagoon, often formed from sunken volcanoes.
- Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer — A space-borne sensor used for Earth observation, especially weather and environmental monitoring.
- The force per unit area exerted by the weight of the atmosphere above a surface.
- The point where an orbit crosses the equatorial plane from south to north.
- The ratio of an aircraft wing's span to its average chord; indicates aerodynamic efficiency.
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- Sound frequencies in the range of human hearing, typically 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
- Atmospheric Infrared Sounder — A satellite instrument measuring atmospheric temperature and humidity.
- Specific wavelength ranges in which Earth's atmosphere is transparent to electromagnetic radiation.
- The reduction in signal strength during transmission through a medium, such as the atmosphere.
- The angle between the ascending node and the orbit's point of closest approach to Earth (perigee), measured in the direction of motion.
- Astronomical Unit — The average distance between the Earth and the Sun, approximately 149.6 million kilometers.
- Natural light displays in Earth's polar regions caused by charged particles from the solar wind interacting with the atmosphere.
- Atmospheric Radiation Measurements Program — A research program that studies Earth’s climate and radiation balance.
- The simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think and learn.
- The point in an orbit farthest from the Earth.
- Advanced Research and Global Observation Satellite — A satellite system used for data collection and environmental monitoring.
- The angular measurement in the horizontal plane, usually measured from true north in degrees.
24 Clues: The point in an orbit farthest from the Earth. • The point where an orbit crosses the equatorial plane from south to north. • Sound frequencies in the range of human hearing, typically 20 Hz to 20 kHz. • The simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think and learn. • ...
Space Crossword 2016-06-15
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- the hottest planet Venus
- centauri the closest star apart from the sun
- the only planet in our solar system that orbits on it side Uranus
- the largest planet in our solar system Jupiter
- red dwarf star the most common type of star The red dwarf star
- first dog to orbit earth
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- V2 first rocket to be launched German V2
- first space shuttle to be launched
- 11 the first monkey in space
- Armstrong first man on the moon
- when the earth turns around the sun
11 Clues: the hottest planet Venus • first dog to orbit earth • 11 the first monkey in space • Armstrong first man on the moon • first space shuttle to be launched • when the earth turns around the sun • V2 first rocket to be launched German V2 • centauri the closest star apart from the sun • the largest planet in our solar system Jupiter • ...
Cruzadinhas 2021-05-04
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- Planeta rico em água líquida
- Satélite natural da Terra
- O planeta vermelho, chamado assim por causa da cor vermelha do óxido de ferro em sua superfície
- Maior planeta do Sistema Solar
- Mais distante do Sol
- Planetas (?): planetas formados por rochas e metais
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- Planeta mais próximo do Sol
- Ao seu redor é encontrado um grande anel
- Já foi planeta; hoje é chamado de planetoide ou planeta-anão
- Planetas (?): planetas formado por gases
- A maior estrela do Sistema Solar
11 Clues: Mais distante do Sol • Satélite natural da Terra • Planeta mais próximo do Sol • Planeta rico em água líquida • Maior planeta do Sistema Solar • A maior estrela do Sistema Solar • Ao seu redor é encontrado um grande anel • Planetas (?): planetas formado por gases • Planetas (?): planetas formados por rochas e metais • ...
space and universe 2022-11-07
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- the third planet from the sun and densest planet in
- system a group of planets around the sun
- object turning around a planet
- thick gaz layer on the planet's surface
- pictures in the sky made by stars
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- natural attraction between physical bodies
- a star flying in the sky very fast
- gravitationally curved path of an object around a point in space
- rock which floats in space and can crash on a planet
- solar system
- big device which can bring people into space
11 Clues: solar system • object turning around a planet • pictures in the sky made by stars • a star flying in the sky very fast • thick gaz layer on the planet's surface • system a group of planets around the sun • natural attraction between physical bodies • big device which can bring people into space • the third planet from the sun and densest planet in • ...
Intro to the Solar System 2022-02-01
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- To move in the shape of an oval
- The star at the center of our solar system
- A group of stars, planets, gases, and dust
- A person who travels to space
- The 4 planets that are CLOSEST to the sun
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- The 4 planets that are FURTHEST from the sun
- A group of objects that orbit a star
- The name of our galaxy
- The number of planets there are in our solar system
- A ball of hot, glowing gas
- The planet that we live on
11 Clues: The name of our galaxy • A ball of hot, glowing gas • The planet that we live on • A person who travels to space • To move in the shape of an oval • A group of objects that orbit a star • The 4 planets that are CLOSEST to the sun • The star at the center of our solar system • A group of stars, planets, gases, and dust • The 4 planets that are FURTHEST from the sun • ...
Moon 2025-11-20
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- a bright exploding star
- a streak of light in the atmosphere also know as a shooting star
- the hottest planet in the solar system
- icy body that develops a tail when near the sun
- vehicle used to travel in space
- the center of our solar system
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- the curved path of an objects around another in space
- Earth's natural satellite
- the sixth planet from the sun has rings
- the red planet
- the third planet from the sun, has water and life
11 Clues: the red planet • a bright exploding star • Earth's natural satellite • the center of our solar system • vehicle used to travel in space • the hottest planet in the solar system • the sixth planet from the sun has rings • icy body that develops a tail when near the sun • the third planet from the sun, has water and life • the curved path of an objects around another in space • ...
Task 1 2021-06-24
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- IT IS OBLIGATORY TO MAKE _____ BEFORE PERFORMING SALAH
- THE SMALLEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
- THE CITY IN WHICH MASJID-UL-AQSA IS LOCATED
- ONE OF THE BEST TIMES TO MAKE DUA
- THE HOLY WATER IN MAKKAH
- THE MEANING OF أسد
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- THE MEANING OF هذا
- THE PROPHET WHO WAS THE SON OF DAWOOD(A)
- THE HOTTEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
- THE HOLIEST CITY IN ISLAM
- THEY HELPED SULAIMAN (A) IN THE REBUILDING OF MASJID-UL-AQSA
11 Clues: THE MEANING OF هذا • THE MEANING OF أسد • THE HOLY WATER IN MAKKAH • THE HOLIEST CITY IN ISLAM • ONE OF THE BEST TIMES TO MAKE DUA • THE HOTTEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM • THE SMALLEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM • THE PROPHET WHO WAS THE SON OF DAWOOD(A) • THE CITY IN WHICH MASJID-UL-AQSA IS LOCATED • IT IS OBLIGATORY TO MAKE _____ BEFORE PERFORMING SALAH • ...
space and universe 2022-11-07
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- the third planet from the sun and densest planet in
- system a group of planets around the sun
- object turning around a planet
- thick gaz layer on the planet's surface
- pictures in the sky made by stars
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- natural attraction between physical bodies
- a star flying in the sky very fast
- gravitationally curved path of an object around a point in space
- rock which floats in space and can crash on a planet
- solar system
- big device which can bring people into space
11 Clues: solar system • object turning around a planet • pictures in the sky made by stars • a star flying in the sky very fast • thick gaz layer on the planet's surface • system a group of planets around the sun • natural attraction between physical bodies • big device which can bring people into space • the third planet from the sun and densest planet in • ...
space and universe 2022-11-07
Across
- the third planet from the sun and densest planet in
- system a group of planets around the sun
- object turning around a planet
- thick gaz layer on the planet's surface
- pictures in the sky made by stars
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- natural attraction between physical bodies
- a star flying in the sky very fast
- gravitationally curved path of an object around a point in space
- rock which floats in space and can crash on a planet
- solar system
- big device which can bring people into space
11 Clues: solar system • object turning around a planet • pictures in the sky made by stars • a star flying in the sky very fast • thick gaz layer on the planet's surface • system a group of planets around the sun • natural attraction between physical bodies • big device which can bring people into space • the third planet from the sun and densest planet in • ...
Are we really made of stardust? 2021-10-04
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- An object so massive not even light can escape
- The lightest element
- The units of weight
- The process which occurs in main sequence stars
- The birthplace of stars
- The particle which orbits the nucleus of an atom
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- The biggest planet in the solar system
- An object which orbits another object in the solar system
- A star the size of the Sun becomes this once hydrogen starts running out
- The particle inside the nucleus which has no charge
- The planet closest to the Sun
11 Clues: The units of weight • The lightest element • The birthplace of stars • The planet closest to the Sun • The biggest planet in the solar system • An object so massive not even light can escape • The process which occurs in main sequence stars • The particle which orbits the nucleus of an atom • The particle inside the nucleus which has no charge • ...
Science crossword 2018-03-26
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- animal.
- behaviors-That Puppy learned how to walk.
- learned that the planets spin on there axis.
- dad measured the snake.
- valley-the boy looked at that v-shaped valley.
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- rained last night and now its not wet.
- texture on the frog was rough.
- space station gets solar energy from the sun.
- was playing in the bad weather.
- red fish lives in a poud ecosystem.
- guy heard a sound.
11 Clues: animal. • guy heard a sound. • dad measured the snake. • texture on the frog was rough. • was playing in the bad weather. • red fish lives in a poud ecosystem. • rained last night and now its not wet. • behaviors-That Puppy learned how to walk. • learned that the planets spin on there axis. • space station gets solar energy from the sun. • ...
Planets in Space 2022-02-27
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- How many moons does Earth have?
- what protects Earth from meteoroids and radiation from the sun
- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are what type of planets
- Which planet rotates on its side
- There have been more missions to this planet versus any other planet
- The smallest planet in the solar system
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- Planet with supersonic winds
- The brightest planet in our solar system
- The name of the galaxy we live in
- what do the planets orbit around?
- The planet we live on
11 Clues: The planet we live on • Planet with supersonic winds • How many moons does Earth have? • Which planet rotates on its side • The name of the galaxy we live in • what do the planets orbit around? • The smallest planet in the solar system • The brightest planet in our solar system • Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are what type of planets • ...
Gravity Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-16
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- The celestial object that orbits the Earth.
- A giant dust cloud that created the Sun.
- Our Solar system is held by the ___'s gravity.
- The force that pulls objects toward each other
- The planet we live on.
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- Is measured by how much matter an object has
- There are _____ planets in our solar system
- measure of a gravitational pull on an object.
- To do nothing or to remain unchanged.
- The Earth was formed, built by __ and gravity.
- Light and Heat are both types of _____.
11 Clues: The planet we live on. • To do nothing or to remain unchanged. • Light and Heat are both types of _____. • A giant dust cloud that created the Sun. • The celestial object that orbits the Earth. • There are _____ planets in our solar system • Is measured by how much matter an object has • measure of a gravitational pull on an object. • ...
Eclipse Facts 2024-02-17
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- The type of eclipse we will see on April 8.
- This planet is named after a Roman goddess.
- This planet has rings around it.
- The biggest planet in our solar system.
- How many moons does the earth have?
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- This is the fourth planet from the sun.
- Planet that has the life on it.
- The smallest planet
- This planet is known as an ice giant.
- The largest object in our solar system.
- The eighth planet from the sun.
11 Clues: The smallest planet • Planet that has the life on it. • The eighth planet from the sun. • This planet has rings around it. • How many moons does the earth have? • This planet is known as an ice giant. • This is the fourth planet from the sun. • The largest object in our solar system. • The biggest planet in our solar system. • The type of eclipse we will see on April 8. • ...
GO EXPO Crossword 2025-10-11
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- Foundation for strong teamwork
- Where you can find AQS's biggest solar installation
- Common entry point for cyber attacks
- Klikk delivery promise
- Technology-enabled support service that uses devices and sensors to help people live safely and independently in their own homes
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- Brain of a solar energy system
- Driving a digital Malta, where no-one is left behind
- Cybersift flagship product
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
- One of the three benefits of SENS
- The second of BMIT’s 3 Es
11 Clues: Klikk delivery promise • The second of BMIT’s 3 Es • Cybersift flagship product • Brain of a solar energy system • Foundation for strong teamwork • One of the three benefits of SENS • Common entry point for cyber attacks • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning • Where you can find AQS's biggest solar installation • Driving a digital Malta, where no-one is left behind • ...
Baby Rylen's 1st Trip around the Sun 2026-01-27
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- What month was I Born in
- What year is February 29th known as?
- What is my name
- What is my Dad's Name
- What planet do I live on.
- What force keeps the Earth in orbit around the Sun?
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- What planet is the smallest in the solar system
- What planet has the most moon?
- What Planet is the furthest from the sun?
- How many planets including Earth travel around our Sun that complete out Solar System
- What is my Mom's Name
11 Clues: What is my name • What is my Dad's Name • What is my Mom's Name • What month was I Born in • What planet do I live on. • What planet has the most moon? • What year is February 29th known as? • What Planet is the furthest from the sun? • What planet is the smallest in the solar system • What force keeps the Earth in orbit around the Sun? • ...
Astronomers 2023-02-21
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- Created the three laws of planetary motion
- Stated that the annual movement of the sun in the sky can be explained by the earth moving around the sun with a tilted axis.
- Created a model that required the planets not only to move in circles around the earth, but also along smaller cycles called epicycles around imaginary points.
- Created a model of a geocentric solar system where the Earth is the center and the rest of the planets and the sun revolve around it.
- Noticed the path of a comet which required it to traverse the orbits of several planets, known as the Comet of 1577
- A sun centered solar system
- Discovered 4 moons around Jupiter, now known as the 4 Galilean moons (Titan, Io, Ganymede, Callisto)
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- A measure of how circular an orbit is
- The natural satellite of the Earth
- A earth centered solar system
- The new moon mission that plans to send people back to the moon in 2025
- A celestial body that orbits around a star
- An elliptical, repeating path that an object in space takes around another one
13 Clues: A sun centered solar system • A earth centered solar system • The natural satellite of the Earth • A measure of how circular an orbit is • Created the three laws of planetary motion • A celestial body that orbits around a star • The new moon mission that plans to send people back to the moon in 2025 • ...
Tempo Atômico 2023-10-29
14 Clues: tempo: • Tempo: • tempo: • padrão: • padrão: • jargão: • relógios: • contexto: • tempo na: • Universal: • medição do: • compensa a: • localização: • Internacional do:
Energy 2020-10-30
6 Clues: ULTIMATE SOURCE OF ENERGY • THE ENERGY DERIVED FROM WATER • A RAISED HAMMER IS AN EG OF WHICH ENERGY • SOLAR COOKER USES WHICH ENERGY TO COOK FOOD • ENERGY IN WHICH MOTION,OR RISEN TEMPERATURE IS CALLED • DEVICE WHICH CONVERTS SOLAR ENERGY DIRECTLY TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
Solar System 2020-05-29
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- Pluto, Ceres, and Eris are classified as..
- The Solar System is a part of this galaxy
- Jupiter, Saturn,Uranus and Neptune are classified as.
- body that is at the center of the Solar System
- objects orbit the Sun that have a visible tail
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- that is the third planet from the Sun
- of planets in the Solar System
- planet was once considered a full planet
8 Clues: of planets in the Solar System • that is the third planet from the Sun • planet was once considered a full planet • The Solar System is a part of this galaxy • Pluto, Ceres, and Eris are classified as.. • body that is at the center of the Solar System • objects orbit the Sun that have a visible tail • Jupiter, Saturn,Uranus and Neptune are classified as.
Astronomy 2022-11-28
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- in which they are located.
- Most are rocky bodies that orbit in a region in the solar system known as the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter.
- occurs when an object in space passes directly between two other objects or between the object and the viewer.
- Most are rocky bodies covered with craters, but some have unique characteristics.
- made up of gas, dust, and billions of stars and have different shapes.
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- the outer most layer of the Sun’s atmosphere, also emits light but is only visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse.
- the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or
- appear as dark spots on the photosphere. They are actually moving areas
- magnetic activity with temperatures that are cooler than the area of the
- chunks of rock that burn upon entering a planet’s atmosphere.
- The galaxy in which you live.
- The effects of the solar winds result in the tail always points away from the
- Usually elliptical and dependent of the mass of the object it is
13 Clues: in which they are located. • The galaxy in which you live. • chunks of rock that burn upon entering a planet’s atmosphere. • Usually elliptical and dependent of the mass of the object it is • made up of gas, dust, and billions of stars and have different shapes. • appear as dark spots on the photosphere. They are actually moving areas • ...
4.06 to 4.08 2016-01-05
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- energy resources that are _____________ can be replaced or replenished
- _______ energy makes use of the heat from under the earth to turn water into steam to spin the turbines
- The unit for electrical energy
- _______________ are made from plant or animal matter such as wood, alcohol from sugar cane and methane gas from rotting waste
- __________ fuels comes from the remains of plants and animals which has become coal, oil or natural gas
- solar __________ are used to convert solar energy into electrical energy
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- solar ________ are used to absorb energy from the sun to heat up water
- A special generator that is driven by gigantic wind mills
- __________ dioxide is released when fuel is burned
- The ________________ power comes from water rushing down from a dam to turn turbines connected to generators
- The _________ power comes from water coming in and out of a dam due to the movement of tides that turns the turbines
- The waste or by-products that is produced by a power station and is damaging to the environment
- Nuclear _________ is the process by which the sun releases its energy
13 Clues: The unit for electrical energy • __________ dioxide is released when fuel is burned • A special generator that is driven by gigantic wind mills • Nuclear _________ is the process by which the sun releases its energy • solar ________ are used to absorb energy from the sun to heat up water • energy resources that are _____________ can be replaced or replenished • ...
Photosynthesis 2022-03-29
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- organelles within plant cells which are the site of photosynthesis. They are also containers of the plant’s green pigment.
- the matric fluid that surrounds the collective stacks of flattened membranes.
- organisms that are able to self-produce nourishments from solar energy.
- the very important sugar used by plants during respiration and is also the most important product of photosynthesis.
- flattened membranes within the inner structure of chloroplasts.
- pores which provide access into the plant for carbon dioxide
- a stack of flattened membranes within the inner structure of chloroplasts.
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- The green pigment within the plant that capture solar energy
- A Chemical reaction which occurs in all living cells. The process where energy is released from glucose so all other chemical processes required for life can occur.
- Energy Radiant energy emitted by the sun
- All chemical reactions that are involved in maintaining the living state of the cells and the organism.
- a network of vessels which allow for the transport of water to the photosynthetic cells within the plant
- an important byproduct of respiration, in the form of a gas, needed for the survival of heterotrophs
13 Clues: Energy Radiant energy emitted by the sun • The green pigment within the plant that capture solar energy • pores which provide access into the plant for carbon dioxide • flattened membranes within the inner structure of chloroplasts. • organisms that are able to self-produce nourishments from solar energy. • ...
Natural Science Crossword Puzzle 2020-09-19
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- This is what we call frozen water
- This planet is the smallest planet in our solar system
- Two or more cells together in a circuit is known as a ...
- This is the unit for power
- These orbit the nucleus of an atom
- This metal is liquid at room temperature
- These animals eat both plants and animals
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- This is the largest planet in our solar system
- This is the first element on the Periodic Table
- This planet is known as the Red Planet
- These animals eat only other animals
- This is the scientific study of plant life
- This is the largest moon of Neptune
- This is the unit for energy
- This controls the flow of electricity in a circuit
15 Clues: This is the unit for power • This is the unit for energy • This is what we call frozen water • These orbit the nucleus of an atom • This is the largest moon of Neptune • These animals eat only other animals • This planet is known as the Red Planet • This metal is liquid at room temperature • These animals eat both plants and animals • ...
Spacwe 2022-05-15
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- A giant piece of rock that revolves around a star
- Baby planet
- This is accelerating the speed of the universes expansion
- A giant ball of nuclear fusion that planets revolve around
- the origin of all things in the known universe
- Star exploding
- This is the next phase of our sun
- The type of nuclear reaction a star uses to produce energy
- The Galaxy we are in
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- One of the Final version of a collapsed star
- The opposite of matter
- The opposite of Anti-Matter
- One final version of Collapsed core of a star
- The first stage of a forming Solar system
14 Clues: Baby planet • Star exploding • The Galaxy we are in • The opposite of matter • The opposite of Anti-Matter • This is the next phase of our sun • The first stage of a forming Solar system • One of the Final version of a collapsed star • One final version of Collapsed core of a star • the origin of all things in the known universe • ...
SPACE 2023-10-24
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- middle layer of the sun
- where hot gas rises and cool gas sinks
- recent movie that tells the story of how american American women helped with some of the first space exploration.
- first layer of the sun's atmosphere
- natural satellite that orbits around a star
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- creates energy in the sun by combining four hydrogen atoms to create a helium atom
- middle layer of the sun's atmosphere
- produces light and heat
- centre of the sun
- gravity helps the planets, moons and stars stay ________
- last layer of the sun's atmosphere
- second planet of our solar system
- sixth planet of our solar system
- natural satellite that orbits around a planet
14 Clues: centre of the sun • produces light and heat • middle layer of the sun • sixth planet of our solar system • second planet of our solar system • last layer of the sun's atmosphere • first layer of the sun's atmosphere • middle layer of the sun's atmosphere • where hot gas rises and cool gas sinks • natural satellite that orbits around a star • ...
STEM Crossword Challenge 2025-06-19
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- Information collected from observation or research.
- A mathematical expression showing part of a whole.
- A natural force that attracts objects toward each other.
- Related to the Sun—used in solar panels and energy.
- Instructions written in a programming language.
- A device that produces a focused beam of light.
- A tool used to see very small objects.
- A person who designs and builds machines or structures.
- complete path through which electricity flows.
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- A large object that revolves around a star.
- The force that pulls objects toward the Earth.
- who creates something new.
- A machine programmed to perform tasks automatically.
- The smallest unit of matter in science.
- The ability to do work or cause change.
15 Clues: who creates something new. • A tool used to see very small objects. • The smallest unit of matter in science. • The ability to do work or cause change. • A large object that revolves around a star. • The force that pulls objects toward the Earth. • complete path through which electricity flows. • Instructions written in a programming language. • ...
cruzadas do espaço 2021-06-23
8 Clues: Astro sem luz própria • Astro com luz própria • Planeta onde existe vida • Pessoa que vai ao espaço • transporte que vai ao espaço • Maior estrela do sistema solar • Quarto planeta do sistema solar • Planeta que tem anéis à sua volta
SYNAPSE TECH CROSSWORD 2026-01-29
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- Technology driving modern systems
- Responsible use framework for artificial intelligence
- Renewable power source in Rayalaseema region
- Sustainable power concept
- Core theme of many IEEE workshops
- Power form combined with solar resources
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- Competitive innovation event
- Future computing technology discussed in lectures
- Foundation of AI and analytics
- Global professional body advancing technology
10 Clues: Sustainable power concept • Competitive innovation event • Foundation of AI and analytics • Technology driving modern systems • Core theme of many IEEE workshops • Power form combined with solar resources • Renewable power source in Rayalaseema region • Global professional body advancing technology • Future computing technology discussed in lectures • ...
Asteroids, Meteors, Comets 2022-03-23
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- An object's revolution around another object.
- An asteroid that has entered Earth's gravitational force and is also in the atmosphere, in which it will fall and crash on Earth's surface.
- A piece of rock "left over" from the formation of the solar system; it stays in orbit around the sun.
- The galaxy that Earth is in.
- The ____ is between Mars and Jupiter.
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- A unit of measure used to measure astronomical distances; it is 92,955,807.3 miles.
- The ____ is a belt of asteroids that is beyond Neptune, its diameter is approximately 100 AU.
- The ____ is similar to the Kuiper and Asteroid Belts, but it is 50,000 AU away from the sun and the farthest reaches are 100,000 AU away from the sun.
- A cosmic "snowball" made of ice, gas, rock, and dust, that has a "tail".
- An asteroid that has entered Earth's gravitational force.
- The center of the solar system, in which all planets, asteroids, etc. orbit it. It is the largest star in the solar system.
- oval shaped
12 Clues: oval shaped • The galaxy that Earth is in. • The ____ is between Mars and Jupiter. • An object's revolution around another object. • An asteroid that has entered Earth's gravitational force. • A cosmic "snowball" made of ice, gas, rock, and dust, that has a "tail". • A unit of measure used to measure astronomical distances; it is 92,955,807.3 miles. • ...
Space Mission 2022-04-01
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- It is the star and the largest body in the Solar System.
- Large concentrations of stars, planets, dust and gases.
- The spiral galaxy that contains our solar system
- A bowl-shaped depression, or hollow area, produced by the impact of a meteorite, volcanic activity or an explosion.
- An artificial body placed in orbit around the Earth or Moon or another planet for the purpose of gathering information or for communication.
- A small rocky body orbiting the Sun.
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- Imaginary lines of stars which, when joined together, form figures.
- The second largest planet in the solar system, surrounded by a series of thin, flat rings composed of small ice particles.
- The fourth planet from the Sun. It is also called the red planet.
- A piece of rock or metal that has fallen to the Earth's surface from outer space.
- An object that travels around the sun leaving a bright trail behind it.
- The planet on which we live.
12 Clues: The planet on which we live. • A small rocky body orbiting the Sun. • The spiral galaxy that contains our solar system • Large concentrations of stars, planets, dust and gases. • It is the star and the largest body in the Solar System. • The fourth planet from the Sun. It is also called the red planet. • ...
Characteristics of the Solar System 1-11 2023-02-23
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- Objects such as planets, moons, and stars that are located outside the Earth's atmosphere or inspace
- The seventh planet from the Sun
- The galaxy that contains our solar system
- The path one object takes as it revolves around another object in space
- The star at the center of the solar system that supplies heat and light to Earth; its enormous gravity keeps the solar system in orbit
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- A celestial body of ice, dust, and rock with an elongated and elliptical orbit
- Large and small rocks or metallic masses orbiting the Sun; made up of materials similar to those that formed the planets
- The second planet from the Sun
- A large group of stars held together by gravitation and separated from other groups of stars by large regions of space
- A ball of gas in space that produces its own light
- A natural satellite that orbits a planet; some planets have no moons, and others have over 60 moons
- heat
12 Clues: heat • The second planet from the Sun • The seventh planet from the Sun • The galaxy that contains our solar system • A ball of gas in space that produces its own light • The path one object takes as it revolves around another object in space • A celestial body of ice, dust, and rock with an elongated and elliptical orbit • ...
Space Crossword 2023-12-21
8 Clues: Red planet • Planet which has ring • Saturn's largest moon • The name of our galaxy • First satellite in space • Hottest planet in our solar system • Largest planet in our solar system • Group of stars appears to form a pattern
space object 2022-04-05
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- I am the fourth planet from the sun. I am also called as the red planet. I am the second smallest planet in the solar system.
- I am the third planet from the Sun. I am also called the blue planet and the living planet.
- I am the seventh planet from the sun. I have 27 moons.
- I am the fifth planet from the sun. I am the largest planet in the solar system.
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- I am the nearest planet to the sun.
- I am the sixth planet from the sun. I am the second largest in the solar system. My nickname is "the ringed planet".
- I am the second planet from the Sun.
- I am the biggest star in the solar system. I am yellow in color.
8 Clues: I am the nearest planet to the sun. • I am the second planet from the Sun. • I am the seventh planet from the sun. I have 27 moons. • I am the biggest star in the solar system. I am yellow in color. • I am the fifth planet from the sun. I am the largest planet in the solar system. • ...
Space Puzzle 2021-12-06
13 Clues: 7th • star • small • outer belt • earth like • comet part • orbits sun • solar storm • main planet • gas asteroid • 1st satellite • sides of planet • circling planet
Space Puzzle 2021-12-06
13 Clues: 7th • star • small • outer belt • earth like • comet part • orbits sun • solar storm • main planet • gas asteroid • 1st satellite • sides of planet • circling planet
Space Mission 2022-04-01
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- It is the star and the largest body in the Solar System.
- Large concentrations of stars, planets, dust and gases.
- Way The galaxy in which our solar system is located.
- Imaginary lines of stars which, when joined together, form figures.
- A bowl-shaped depression, or hollow area, produced by the impact of a meteorite, volcanic activity or an explosion.
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- An artificial body placed in orbit around the Earth or Moon or another planet for the purpose of gathering information or for communication.
- A piece of rock or metal that has fallen to the Earth's surface from outer space.
- The planet on which we live.
- A small rocky body orbiting the Sun.
- The fourth planet from the Sun. It is also called the red planet.
- An object that travels around the sun leaving a bright trail behind it.
- The second largest planet in the solar system, surrounded by a series of thin, flat rings composed of small ice particles.
12 Clues: The planet on which we live. • A small rocky body orbiting the Sun. • Way The galaxy in which our solar system is located. • Large concentrations of stars, planets, dust and gases. • It is the star and the largest body in the Solar System. • The fourth planet from the Sun. It is also called the red planet. • ...
Asteroids, Meteors, Comets 2022-03-23
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- The ____ is between Mars and Jupiter.
- A cosmic "snowball" made of ice, gas, rock, and dust, that has a "tail".
- oval shaped
- The center of the solar system, in which all planets, asteroids, etc. orbit it. It is the largest star in the solar system.
- The ____ is a belt of asteroids that is beyond Neptune, its diameter is approximately 100 AU.
- An object's revolution around another object.
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- A unit of measure used to measure astronomical distances; it is 92,955,807.3 miles.
- The ____ is similar to the Kuiper and Asteroid Belts, but it is 50,000 AU away from the sun and the farthest reaches are 100,000 AU away from the sun.
- An asteroid that has entered Earth's gravitational force and is also in the atmosphere, in which it will fall and crash on Earth's surface.
- An asteroid that has entered Earth's gravitational force.
- The galaxy that Earth is in.
- A piece of rock "left over" from the formation of the solar system; it stays in orbit around the sun.
12 Clues: oval shaped • The galaxy that Earth is in. • The ____ is between Mars and Jupiter. • An object's revolution around another object. • An asteroid that has entered Earth's gravitational force. • A cosmic "snowball" made of ice, gas, rock, and dust, that has a "tail". • A unit of measure used to measure astronomical distances; it is 92,955,807.3 miles. • ...
6th grade chpt 6 Energy Resources 2021-09-07
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- coal, oil, and natural gas are the 3 main ___ ____
- wood and vegetable oils is an example of this type of fuel
- using windows to warm the air in your house is called ____ solar heating
- taking a walk instead of riding in a car is practicing good energy ____
- natural gas has ___ odor
- the U.S. uses 25% of the world’s oil but only ____% comes from the U.S., the rest is imported
- fossil fuels are ____ sources of fuels because they take so long to produce
- in producing ____ power, the energy source is radioactive elements
- using solar panels on your roof to heat your water tank in your house is called ____ solar heating
- this is the percentage of energy that is actually used to perform work
- these are found in small electronic devices like calculators to power them with the sun
- this energy source comes from the intense heat of Earth’s interior
- elements that are ____ cam be used as a fuel source in nuclear power plants
- getting away from using fossil fuels is important because their use is ___ our atmosphere
- fossil fuels have ___ times the energy when compared to the same mass of firewood
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- this fossil fuel comes from decayed terrestrial plants and animals
- fossil fuels contain ___, which are rich in carbon and hydrogen
- a layer of material used to trap heat and prevent the transfer of heat
- another name for oil, or crude oil is this
- nuclear ____ is used to create electricity from splitting atoms
- the ___ vessel is where nuclear fission occurs in a nuclear power plant
- these are compounds made from oil
- this fossil fuel comes from decayed marine plants and animals
- most forms of electricity are made when steam is created to turn a ____
- this fossil fuel produces the lowest levels of pollution
- this is where crude oil is separated into fuels and other products
- wind energy is actually an indirect form of ___ energy
- look for appliances and light bulbs rated with the ____ ____ label to get better efficiency
- these three things are needed to make fossil fuels if you have decayed plant and animal matter
- if the fuel rods in the reactor vessel of a nuclear power plant overheat, this can occur
30 Clues: natural gas has ___ odor • these are compounds made from oil • another name for oil, or crude oil is this • coal, oil, and natural gas are the 3 main ___ ____ • wind energy is actually an indirect form of ___ energy • this fossil fuel produces the lowest levels of pollution • wood and vegetable oils is an example of this type of fuel • ...
Heat 2021-04-26
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- energy energy that all moving objects possess (has more when particles are moving faster and less when particles are moving slower)
- the transfer of thermal energy through a substance or between substances in contact, by the collision of particles
- contraction a decrease in the volume of a substance caused by cooling
- energy radiant energy produced at the sun's outer surface and radiated out into space
- energy the energy contained below Earth's surface
- solar energy system a device that collects radiant energy + converts it to a more useful form of energy
- theory of matter a theory that explains what matter is made of, and how it behaves
- energy energy that travels in the form of electromagnetic waves through empty space; includes visible light, ultraviolet radiation, and infrared radiation
- energy source a source of energy that has been widely used for many years
- rock rock formed from magma that has cooled and solidified
- warming increase in Earth's global temperature due to changes in the atmosphere, enhancing the greenhouse effect
- effect rise in temperature resulting from certain gases in the lower atmosphere trapping radiant energy and warming Earth's surface
- a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles of a substance
- energy resource a source of energy that can be used indefinitely, without running out
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- fuels concentrated sources of chemical energy such as coal, oil, and natural gas
- expansion an increase in the volume of a substance caused by heating
- energy the total kinetic energy and energy of attraction of all the particles in a material
- solar heating heating caused by the passage of radiant energy through the windows of a building
- energy source a source of energy that is not as common as conventional sources
- the transfer of thermal energy from one part of a fluid to another by a circulating current of fast-moving and slower-moving particles
- rock rock that is formed when heat and pressure change existing rock
- a force produced when objects rub against each other
- a liquid fuel, such as ethanol, produced from plant or animal material
- energy resource a source of energy that could eventually be used up
- the transfer of energy from the particles of a warmer object to the particles of a cooler object
- the transfer of radiant energy by means of electromagnetic waves
- gases gases such as water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxides that trap energy in Earth's atmosphere
- energy balance the balance between the energy lost by Earth into space and the energy gained by solar radiation trapped by Earth's atmosphere
28 Clues: energy the energy contained below Earth's surface • a force produced when objects rub against each other • rock rock formed from magma that has cooled and solidified • the transfer of radiant energy by means of electromagnetic waves • energy resource a source of energy that could eventually be used up • ...
Unit 2 The Solar System Cumulative Review 2020-05-20
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- What is located between Mars and Jupiter?
- This is a natural satellite of the Earth and is held in place by gravity.
- What model states that the sun, stars, and other planets were in their own fixed spheres that revolved around Earth?
- The gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon cause what?
- What are the small icy objects in our solar system that orbit the Sun and at times have tails of gas and dust?
- This planet rotates or tilted on its side with rings and is a blue-green color,
- What is the spinning of the Earth on its axis called?
- This planet is the second-largest and has the largest ring system.
- This planet, also called the "Water Planet", has an atmosphere that protects life, and surface temperatures that allow water to exist as a solid, liquid, and gas.
- What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?
- Another name given to the rocky planets of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
- and Moon are in a line called?
- This planet has a thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide and has more volcanoes than Earth.
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- What is the model that stated that the sun, stars and other planets were in their own fixed spheres that revolved around Earth.
- This is the smallest of the 8 planets, has no moons, and is a terrestrial planet.
- This planet is the coldest planet, an Gas/Ice giant, and the furthest out in our Solar System.
- What is a "shooting star" when it burns up in the mesosphere called?
- This star is at the center of our solar system.
- This is called the "Red Planet" because of high iron content in soils and there are un-manned rovers exploring this planet.
- What are the rocky objects that are made up of silicate minerals and rocky material similar to those that made up the planets called?
- This planet is the largest planet in our Solar System and has a Great Red Spot that is a giant storm.
- What are caused by the tilt of the Earth?
- What is used by scientists to see objects up close and allowed scientists to discover that Earth.
23 Clues: and Moon are in a line called? • What is located between Mars and Jupiter? • What are caused by the tilt of the Earth? • This star is at the center of our solar system. • What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun? • What is the spinning of the Earth on its axis called? • The gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon cause what? • ...
Teacher 2025-02-14
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- - A large hole on the surface of a planet or moon, caused by an impact.
- - A small icy body that releases gas and dust, forming a tail.
- - The fourth planet from the sun, often called the "Red Planet."
- - A natural or artificial object that orbits a planet.
- - The largest planet in our solar system, known for its Great Red Spot.
- - A large object that orbits a star.
- - A bright, shining object in space that produces light and heat.
- - The energy emitted by stars and other celestial objects.
- - The layer of gases surrounding a planet.
- - A region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape.
- - Invisible material that makes up most of the universe’s mass.
- - The sun and all the objects that orbit around it.
- - A streak of light produced when a meteoroid burns up in the atmosphere.
- - High-energy particles that travel through space at high speeds.
- - The process that powers stars by combining atoms.
- - The power that makes stars shine and move objects in space.
- - A bright object in space, powered by a supermassive black hole.
- - The galaxy that contains our solar system.
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- - The third planet from the sun and the only known planet with life.
- - A group of stars or galaxies held together by gravity.
- - The shape of the Milky Way galaxy.
- - The path a planet or moon takes around a star or planet.
- - Energy that travels through space in the form of waves or particles.
- - A rocky object that orbits the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt.
- - A spinning neutron star that emits beams of radiation.
- - A planet that orbits a star outside our solar system.
- - A giant cloud of dust and gas where stars are born.
- - A tool used to observe distant objects in space.
- - A person trained to travel and work in space.
- - The closest planet to the sun in our solar system.
- - The force that pulls objects toward each other.
- - Everything that exists, including all galaxies, stars, and planets.
- - The second planet from the sun, known for its thick atmosphere.
- - The explosion of a star, making it very bright for a short time.
- - A huge system of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity.
35 Clues: - The shape of the Milky Way galaxy. • - A large object that orbits a star. • - The layer of gases surrounding a planet. • - The galaxy that contains our solar system. • - A person trained to travel and work in space. • - The force that pulls objects toward each other. • - A tool used to observe distant objects in space. • ...
Sistema Planetário e Ciclo Estelar 2025-11-18
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- – Como se chama a explosão que marca o fim da vida de algumas estrelas?
- – Qual unidade mede distâncias na galáxia?
- – Qual é o nome das sondas lançadas em 1977?
- – Qual é o único planeta citado com 1 satélite natural conhecido?
- – Que astros podem nascer e morrer, dando origem a supernovas?
- – Qual astro deixou de ser planeta em 2006?
- – Qual é a estrela central do Sistema Solar?
- – Qual processo nuclear libera energia dentro das estrelas?
- – Que corpo é formado quando regiões densas de uma nebulosa começam a aquecer?
- – Qual é o principal elemento químico presente no Sol?
- – Que pequenos corpos se concentram entre Marte e Júpiter?
- – Como são classificados Júpiter, Saturno, Urano e Netuno?
- – Como chamamos o conjunto formado pelo Sol, planetas, satélites naturais e outros pequenos corpos?
- – Qual planeta possui os anéis mais perceptíveis?
- – Que enorme conjunto de estrelas contém de milhares a trilhões de astros?
- – Qual é o nome da escala numérica usada para medir o brilho dos astros?
- – Que tipo de astros orbitam o Sol e não possuem luz própria?
- – Como se chama a região onde se concentram asteroides?
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- – Como são chamadas as regiões de “berçário estelar”?
- – Que corpos possuem cauda quando se aproximam do Sol?
- – Como se chamam os corpos formados pela aglutinação de matéria após a formação do Sol?
- – Qual é o nome dado à nuvem de gás e poeira que deu origem ao Sistema Solar?
- – Como são classificados Mercúrio, Vênus, Terra e Marte?
- – Como se chama o cinturão localizado além da órbita de Netuno?
- – Que planeta possui os satélites Fobos e Deimos?
- – Qual é o maior planeta do Sistema Solar?
- – Qual planeta gasoso está mais distante do Sol?
- – Como são chamados os corpos que orbitam planetas, como a Lua?
- – Que astros são imensas concentrações de matéria que brilham devido à fusão nuclear?
- – Qual planeta tem rotação em sentido contrário à maioria dos outros?
- – Qual força mantém planetas e outros corpos orbitando uma estrela?
- – Como se chama a galáxia da qual o Sistema Solar faz parte?
- – Qual planeta apresenta inclinação de eixo de cerca de 98°?
- – Que estruturas são características de Saturno e outros planetas gasosos?
- – Qual é o planeta mais próximo do Sol?
35 Clues: – Qual é o planeta mais próximo do Sol? • – Qual unidade mede distâncias na galáxia? • – Qual é o maior planeta do Sistema Solar? • – Qual astro deixou de ser planeta em 2006? • – Qual é o nome das sondas lançadas em 1977? • – Qual é a estrela central do Sistema Solar? • – Qual planeta gasoso está mais distante do Sol? • ...
Things in Space 2021-07-26
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- an area of high magnetic activity, on the surface of the Sun
- an artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication
- celestial objects made out of frozen gases, rock and dust that orbit the Sun
- the path that an object takes in space when it goes around a star, a planet, or a moon
- a huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar systems, all held together by gravity
- the star at the centre of the Solar System
- a small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere
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- a unit of length in astronomy equal to the distance that light travels in one year or about 5.88 trillion miles (9.46 trillion kilometres)
- large natural object that orbits, or travels around, a planet
- Small chunks of rock that travel through space
- a small rocky body orbiting the sun
- a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
- a fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun
- Sun and all of the smaller objects that move around it
14 Clues: a small rocky body orbiting the sun • the star at the centre of the Solar System • Small chunks of rock that travel through space • Sun and all of the smaller objects that move around it • a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star • an area of high magnetic activity, on the surface of the Sun • ...
THE UNIVERSE 2016-10-03
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- Eclipse that happens when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon
- The movement of the Earth around the sun that lasts 365 day or one year on the Earth
- The point when the Earth is farthest from the sun and occurs during the summer
- The point when the Earth is closest to the sun and occurs during the winter
- It is estimated there are 100 billion galaxies, when they are grouped together they a . . .
- A collection of stars and other matter, gas, and dust which are traveling in space
- Spherical celestial bodies made up of incandescent gas that emit light
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- The 5th (fifth) and largest planet in our solar system
- The Earth turns counter-clockwise (anti-clockwise) on an imaginary axis and takes 24 hours
- Another word to describe a moon that orbits a planet but does not produce light
- An explosion created around 13.700 million years ago which created space
- A gigantic space thought of as all existing matter, energy, and time
- The distance which ________ travels in one year and is used for measuring distance within the Solar System
- Eclipse that occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Sun and the Earth
14 Clues: The 5th (fifth) and largest planet in our solar system • A gigantic space thought of as all existing matter, energy, and time • Spherical celestial bodies made up of incandescent gas that emit light • An explosion created around 13.700 million years ago which created space • The point when the Earth is closest to the sun and occurs during the winter • ...
Space Quiz 2025-11-19
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- first solar observatory mission, launched 2023, studying the Sun’s atmosphere in UV band.
- vehicle that moves across the surface of Moon / Mars (future lunar rovers in Indian / global missions)
- EREX (or SPHEREX as one word)
- Space Docking Experiment — docking two satellites, making India the 4th country with docking capability.
- to Axiom Mission 4 (Ax‑4), a joint NASA/ISRO mission involving an Indian astronaut aboard ISS in 2025.
- rocky body in space; near‑Earth asteroids are studied for planetary defense
- path a satellite / spaceship takes around a planet, moon, or star
- object placed into orbit around Earth, Moon, or other bodies for observation, communication, etc.
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- called Chandrayaan‑4 / Lunar Polar Exploration) — planned mission for lunar sample return in collaboration with Japan.
- human spaceflight programme; the first uncrewed test flight Gaganyaan‑1 is planned for Dec 2025.
- in Ladakh Human Analogue Mission (LHAM) in India simulating extra‑terrestrial environment from Nov 2024 onward.
- (ground or space) to observe distant objects (stars, galaxies, etc.)
- NASA‑ISRO Earth observation satellite launched in 2025, using dual‑frequency radar to monitor changes on Earth.
- lunar programme (Chandrayaan‑1,2,3, and future ones) to explore Moon, its surface, and polar regions.
- to the Sun (e.g. solar observatory missions, solar radiation, solar wind)
- NASA mission (launched 2025) to survey the entire sky in infrared, map galaxies, study cosmic origins.
16 Clues: EREX (or SPHEREX as one word) • path a satellite / spaceship takes around a planet, moon, or star • (ground or space) to observe distant objects (stars, galaxies, etc.) • to the Sun (e.g. solar observatory missions, solar radiation, solar wind) • rocky body in space; near‑Earth asteroids are studied for planetary defense • ...
ENHANCING VOCABULARY 2025-04-14
18 Clues: feeling • Empty area • Doing word • Male child • Naming word • written work • Activity/Sport • Existing/Living • Replaces a noun • Man's best friend • Aspirations/Goals • Thoughts/Intellect • Creative Expression • Measure of duration • Likes to chase mice • Affirmative response • Centre of solar system • Connects words/Phrases
space and universe 2022-11-07
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- the third planet from the sun and densest planet in
- system a group of planets around the sun
- object turning around a planet
- thick gaz layer on the planet's surface
- pictures in the sky made by stars
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- natural attraction between physical bodies
- a star flying in the sky very fast
- gravitationally curved path of an object around a point in space
- rock which floats in space and can crash on a planet
- solar system
- big device which can bring people into space
11 Clues: solar system • object turning around a planet • pictures in the sky made by stars • a star flying in the sky very fast • thick gaz layer on the planet's surface • system a group of planets around the sun • natural attraction between physical bodies • big device which can bring people into space • the third planet from the sun and densest planet in • ...
Astronomy Review 2021-04-09
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- A tool used to see celestial objects closer
- A pattern formed by the stars
- The Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, and everything else that moves around the Sun
- The only planet that is known to contain life
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- A round object that revolves around the sun
- The galaxy in which our solar system exists
- What the outer planets are made of
- What Earth does around the sun
- What the inner planets are made of
- The center of our solar system
- Orbits around Earth
11 Clues: Orbits around Earth • A pattern formed by the stars • What Earth does around the sun • The center of our solar system • What the outer planets are made of • What the inner planets are made of • A tool used to see celestial objects closer • A round object that revolves around the sun • The galaxy in which our solar system exists • The only planet that is known to contain life • ...
Planets Scavenger Hunt 2020-11-12
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- mythology was the grandfather of Zeus.
- have two moons often referred to as the "Red Planet".
- the stormiest planet in the solar system.
- has more volcanoes than any other planet.
- gas giant mass one-thousandth that of the sun
- travels from the sun to earth in eight minutes.
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- the dwarf planet.
- I am the only star in the solar system.
- is famous for its bright ring.
- closest planet to the sun.
- planet where billions of people have walked on.
11 Clues: the dwarf planet. • closest planet to the sun. • is famous for its bright ring. • mythology was the grandfather of Zeus. • I am the only star in the solar system. • the stormiest planet in the solar system. • has more volcanoes than any other planet. • gas giant mass one-thousandth that of the sun • planet where billions of people have walked on. • ...
The Solar System 2024-10-12
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- This planet takes 365 days to orbit the sun
- One of the oldest sciences
- What is the movement that the earth makes around its own axis?
- What give out light and heat?
- Furthest planet from the sun
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- Number of planets in our Solar System
- Spring, summer, autumn and winter
- What is the movement that the earth makes around the sun?
- What travels around a planet?
- It is a star in the middle of the solar system
- Large sets of stars
11 Clues: Large sets of stars • One of the oldest sciences • Furthest planet from the sun • What travels around a planet? • What give out light and heat? • Spring, summer, autumn and winter • Number of planets in our Solar System • This planet takes 365 days to orbit the sun • It is a star in the middle of the solar system • What is the movement that the earth makes around the sun? • ...
Moon 2025-11-20
Across
- a bright exploding star
- a streak of light in the atmosphere also know as a shooting star
- the hottest planet in the solar system
- icy body that develops a tail when near the sun
- vehicle used to travel in space
- the center of our solar system
Down
- the curved path of an objects around another in space
- Earth's natural satellite
- the sixth planet from the sun has rings
- the red planet
- the third planet from the sun, has water and life
11 Clues: the red planet • a bright exploding star • Earth's natural satellite • the center of our solar system • vehicle used to travel in space • the hottest planet in the solar system • the sixth planet from the sun has rings • icy body that develops a tail when near the sun • the third planet from the sun, has water and life • the curved path of an objects around another in space • ...
Desafío Científico 2026-03-08
Across
- Tercer planeta del sistema solar
- Animales que poseen cráneo y columna vertebral
- Tipo de energía que produce el sol.
- Instrumento que se usa para medir la temperatura.
- Proceso por el cual las plantas producen sus propio alimento.
- Animales que se alimentan de plantas
Down
- Fuerza que atrae los objetos hacia la Tierra.
- Gas del aire que necesitamos para respirar.
- Animales sin huesos.
- Es todo lo que ocupa un lugar en el espacio.
- Es la fuente de energía más grande del planeta.
11 Clues: Animales sin huesos. • Tercer planeta del sistema solar • Tipo de energía que produce el sol. • Animales que se alimentan de plantas • Gas del aire que necesitamos para respirar. • Es todo lo que ocupa un lugar en el espacio. • Fuerza que atrae los objetos hacia la Tierra. • Animales que poseen cráneo y columna vertebral • Es la fuente de energía más grande del planeta. • ...
Renewable Energy - (Troy Rhodes) 2016-04-05
Across
- Cell that converts the chemical energy from a fuel into electricity through a chemical reaction of positively charged hydrogen ions with oxygen or another oxidizing agent.
- Energy produced from Wood, manure, and Grain.
- Hydroelectric power
- Type of solar heating that uses electrical and mechanical equipment to convert solar energy to heat and power.
- central building heating and/or cooling system that takes advantage of the relatively constant year-round ground temperature to pump heat to or from the ground.
- Energy derived from tidal waves.
- technology that uses mirrors to focus sunlight in order to generate electricity.
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- Type of energy derived from the heat of the earth.
- Type of solar heating derived from the suns energy.
- Liquid fuels that help to power millions of vehicles on today's roads.
- chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution containing ions.
- Cell with a specialized semiconductor diode that converts visible light into direct current
- Farm An area of land with a group of energy-producing windmills or wind turbines.
13 Clues: Hydroelectric power • Energy derived from tidal waves. • Energy produced from Wood, manure, and Grain. • Type of energy derived from the heat of the earth. • Type of solar heating derived from the suns energy. • Liquid fuels that help to power millions of vehicles on today's roads. • technology that uses mirrors to focus sunlight in order to generate electricity. • ...
