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Space Benchmark

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What is the term for a scientist who studies stars, planets, and other object in space? Astronomer
Who studies volcanoes? Vulcanologists
Who developed the liquid-fueled rocket? Robert Goddard
What is the main frame of a rocket called? Body Tube
What allows the rocket to come down slowly for recovery? Parachute
What stabilizes and directs the rocket? fins
What holds the engine in place? Engine mount or Engine Hook
Who was the first man to walk on the moon? Neil Armstrong
What year did man first walk on the moon? 1969
What was the first satellite placed into orbit around the Earth? Sputnik
What is a vehicle used to explore space with only instruments? Space probe
What is a natural satellite that orbits a planet? Moon
What is a large rotating (spinning) body that is held in orbit by a star's gravity? Planet
What is a small object made of frozen gas and dust? Comet
What is the force that governs the motion of our solar system? gravity
What is the huge star located in the middle of our solar system? Sun
What are the group of moons called that orbit Jupiter? Galilean Moons
What is the period called that measures the time it takes to go around the sun? Period of Revolution
What is the classification for the planets closest to the sun? Inner Planets
What is the classification for the planets farthest from the sun? Outer Planets
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are known as the ...? Inner Planets
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune are known as the...? Outer Planets
What are planet names starting with those nearest the sun? Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
How can you remember the order of the planets? My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nachos
Why does Neptune have the longest revolution? It is the planet farthest away from the sun in the solar system
Which planet has the smallest diameter? Mars
Which planet has a density similar to Earth? Venus
Which planet has the longest rotation? Venus
What is the time it takes for a planet to move around the sun known as? A Revolution
What is the term for a planet spinning on its axis? A rotation
What determines a year for a planet? A Revolution
What determines the day for a planet? A rotation
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