Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System—Quiz – Flashcards
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Why do we have day and night?
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Because the Earth spins.
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What do you call chunks of rock in space?
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Asteroids
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How long does it take Earth to rotate on its axis?
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24 hours
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Why are we lighter on the moon than on Earth?
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Because there is less gravity on the moon than Earth.
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What makes the moon shine?
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It reflects the sun's light.
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What do you call the path of something around another object?
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orbit
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What is the name for balls of ice and dust?
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comets
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What are the layers of air around Earth called?
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atmosphere
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What is the force that pulls objects to the ground called?
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gravity
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How do scientists think the craters on the moon were formed?
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From meteorites hitting the moon.
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What is the start that is the center of the solar system called?
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The sun.
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Why is Mars red?
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Because of iron in the dust on its surface.
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What is Jupiter's great red spot?
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A swirling storm of gasses.
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How is Uranus different from other planets?
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It spins tilted on its side.
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How long does it take Earth to revolve around the sun?
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365 days
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Who is the first man to step on the moon?
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Neil Armstrong
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What is the satellite of Earth?
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the Moon
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How long does it take the moon to go around the Earth?
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about a month
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What two types of gas make up most of Earth's atmosphere?
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Nitrogen and oxygen
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How long does it take light to travel from the sun to Earth?
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8 minutes
