Across
- 1. This is at the center of our solar system.
- 4. Large chunks of rock left over from the formation of the planets.
- 6. Where does the source of gravity come from that holds the moon in place and causes it to keep revolving around the Earth?
- 11. The _________ planets have rocky surfaces.
- 13. The name of the first man to walk on the moon.
- 16. The _____ belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.
- 17. The planet that is farthest from our sun in our solar system.
Down
- 1. The name of the first artificial satellite sent into orbit around the Earth.
- 2. The first human to go into space.
- 3. The Red Planet
- 5. When an astronaut goes to the moon, the astronaut's _____ changes.
- 7. Means the sun is the center of the solar system.
- 8. ________ keeps the Earth in orbit around the sun.
- 9. A natural or artificial object that revolves around the Earth.
- 10. The planet that has the great red spot.
- 12. What two factors keep the planets in orbit? _____ and gravity
- 14. The ______ ______ have deep, gaseous atmospheres.
- 15. Means the Earth is the center of the solar system