Blast into orbit with this well-rounded quiz. Will you crash back to Earth, or reach the stars?
#1. How many times does the International Space Station cross the Equator each time it does a full orbit of Earth?
The International Space Station’s orbit is a circle on an angle. Each orbit, it gets as far north as the United Kingdom, and further south than New Zealand!
#2. Where would you find your orbital bones?
Your orbital bones are the parts of your skull that surround the eye.
#3. How long does it take Mars to orbit the Sun?
It takes 687 Earth days for Mars to orbit the Sun.
#4. What type of animal is an orb weaver?
Orb weavers are spiders that weave big, wheel-shaped webs.
#5. What shape is Pluto’s orbit around the Sun?
Pluto’s orbit is highly elliptical, so this dwarf planet’s orbit looks quite ‘squashed’ compared to many planets with more circular orbits.
Results
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