THE DIFFERENT WAYS THAT THE MOON LOOKS FROM EARTH AS IT ORBITS OUR PLANET,
day and night
lunar eclipse
moon phases
seasons
There are several types of galaxies. How do scientists classify galaxies?
by temp
by shape
by number of stars
by size
How long does it take for the Earth to spin around 1 time?
1 day
What is another name for Fall?
Autumn
PLANETS CLOSEST TO THE SUN MERCURY, VENUS, EARTH, MARS (TERRESTRIAL PLANETS) Mostly small and rocky
solar system
outer planets
galaxy
inner planets
The sun is at the center of our solar system. What are the largest objects that revolve around the sun?
moons
asteroids
planets
comets
Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours. What is the result of earth's rotation?
the seasons
the moon's phases
length of the year
night and day
A STAR THAT PROVIDES ENERGY, HEAT, AND LIGHT TO LIVING
sun
planet
moon
earth
How many planets are in the solar system?
8
In the 1500s, which astronomer developed the sun-centered model of the universe?
Copernicus
Ptolemy
Kopler
Galileo
There are _____ seasons.
4
The sun is a medium sized star, but it appears much larger than the other stars. WhY?
earth's gravity has more affect on the sun
the sun is closer to earth
The sun produces more light than other stars
the sun is hotter than other stars
MADE UP OF ICE AND ROCK AND APPEAR TO HAVE TAILS.
star
comet
planet
asteroid
If Earth were closer to the sun, it would be too __________.
hot
MADE UP OF A STAR AND THE PLANETS AND OTHER BODIES THAT REVOLVE AROUND IT
outer space
galaxy
universe
solar system
What does the sun make? Name all 3 things
Light, heat, energy
The sun is very important. It gives us ________ and ________ we need to live.
heat and light
A large body that revolves around the sun.
comet
asteroid
moon
planet
Stars come in many different colors. Which characteristic determines the color of the star?
temperature
distance from earth
size and shape
brightness
Earth is tilted on its axis. Which of these would not exist if earth had no tilt?
seasons
lunar phases
gravity
earth's rotation
WHEN THE MOON AND SUN ARE ON EXACT OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE EARTH
solar eclipse
equinox`
lunar eclipse
hemisphere
A SYSTEM OF DUST, GAS, AND MILLIONS OF STARS HELD TOGETHER BY GRAVITY.
solar system
satellite
galaxy
universe
Which star is closest to Earth?
The sun
When do we see the sun?
During the day
AN IMAGINARY STRAIGHT LINE RUNNING THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE EARTH FROM THE NORTH POLE TO THE SOUTH POLE, ON WHICH THE EARTH ROTATES.
equator
hemisphere
satellite
axis
MADE UP OF ROCK AND ICE - ALSO CALLED “SHOOTING STARS”
asteroid
galaxy
meteorite
comet
Earth revolves around the sun. How long does it take for earth to complete one revolution?
one week
one month
one day
one year
EARTH IS DIVIDED INTO HALVES CALLED ____________________
universes
hemispheres
outer planets
poles
If the Earth were farther away from the sun, it would be too ________.
cold
In what ways are stars different from planets? Which facts are true?
stars burn hydrogen, planets do not
planets shine by reflected light, stars have light
stars are much larger than planets
all answers are correct
A GROUP OF STARS THAT MAKE A PATTERN IN THE SKY
asteroid belt
satellites
comets
constellations
EARTH MOVING IN A PATH AROUND THE SUN.
axis
hemisphere
rotate
revolve
When do we see most stars?
At night
the earth is divided into halves clled
north pole
axis
hemisphere
Name the seasons
winter, spring, summer, fall
THE MOON PASSES BETWEEN THE SUN AND THE EARTH AND CASTS ITS SHADOW ON EARTH
equator
solar eclipse
summer solstice
lunar eclipse
SMALL PIECES OF ROCK THAT ORBIT AROUND THE SUN
milky way
asteroid
comet
galaxy
Earth spins and moves around the __________.
Sun
giant ball of hot, glowing gas in space that produces its own light and heat.
comet
planet
asteroid
star
AN OBJECT THAT MOVES AROUND ANOTHER LARGER OBJECT IN SPACE
planet
comet
revolution
satellite
To circle around a center point
gravity
axis
rotate
tilt
A thick atmosphere surrounds one of the planets and makes its rocky surface the hottest in the solar system. Which planet?
Saturn
Jupiter
Venus
Neptune
How long does it take for the Earth to move all the way around the sun?
1 year
The inner and outer planets can be grouped according to their characteristics. Which does NOT apply to the outer planets?
largest planets in the solar system
densest planet
Very cold temperatures
gases surrounding an outer core
The same side of the moon always faces earth. Why is this?
half the moon faces the sun
the moon does not rotate as earth does
earth blocks part of the sunlight
its rotation and orbit take the same amount of time
Inner planets and outer planets have different structures. Which characteristic do all inner planets share?
small solid core
surface of mostly liquid water
surface of frozen gases
large solid core
The earth is the _____ planet from the sun.
3rd
When you look at the moon, it seems to change & look different every week. Why?
the same side of the sun always faces earth
the lighted part that faces earth changes
the moon moves between earth & the sun
the moon rotates once in about a month
small pieces of rock that orbit around the sun
asteroids
meteor
comet
star