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