Instructions
Answer the following questions about Astronomy. Take your time, and be sure to provide detailed responses where required!
1. What is the difference between a planet and a star?
2. Name the four terrestrial planets in our solar system.
3. Describe the role of gravity in the formation of stars.
4. What are the main components of the universe?
5. Explain what a black hole is and how it is formed.
6. Why do we see different constellations at different times of the year?
7. If you could visit any planet in our solar system, which one would you choose and why?
8. Write a brief paragraph about the importance of the Hubble Space Telescope in exploring the universe.
9. List three facts about the moon that surprise you.
10. What is the significance of the Van Allen radiation belts?
Take your time to think through each question, and remember, the universe is full of wonders waiting to be discovered!