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Explain the purpose of the Sun in our solar system?
All planets revolve around the sun. It is the main source of light for Earth and other planets.
Are asteroids and comets planets? Explain why or why not.
They are not. They are made of metal, rock, ice, and gas. They are just floating around the solar system.
Stars are made of:
rocks
huge balls of hot gas
metal
Which gives off heat and light?
stars
planets
Constellations are:
across the Earth's axis
patterns of stars
the orbit of the stars
How have people studied the stars over time?
Used a telescope, looked up, traveled into outer space
The Pole at the top of the Earth is called the: _______. Describe the weather.
North, extremely cold, uninhabitable
The Pole at the bottom of the Earth is called the: _______. Describe the weather.
North, extremely cold, uninhabitable
The imaginary line that goes across the Earth is called the:
North Pole
equator
South Pole
Where are the inner planets located in the solar system?
Closest to the Sun
Where are the outer planets located in the solar system?
Farthest from the sun
An ______ is a layer of gas held by gravity that surrounds a planet.
axis
constellation
atmosphere
Earth has water. What other planet is believed to once have water?
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Describe some physical features of Earth.
Answers will vary.
The Earth gets its light and heat from:
the sun
The largest object in the Earth's sky is:
the airplanes
the big dipper
the moon
