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Gr 5 T4 M1: Planet Earth Revision

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  • What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere, how can you tell?
    Winter, the Northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, so it gets less direct light.
  • Which side of the Earth will experience day?
    A
  • What is the name of this planet?
    Jupiter
  • What is the 6th planet from the Sun, and what is this planet famous for?
    Saturn, Saturn has rings and many moons.
  • What is in our Solar system?
    The sun, 8 planets, moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets.
  • What time of day is it in South Africa in this picture?
    Late afternoon
  • How long does it take Earth to make 1 rotation?
    24 hours
  • Can you explain the difference between the Rotation and Revolution of a planet?
    Rotation is when a planet spins on its axis, Revolution is when a planet orbits the sun.
  • How long does it take the Earth to make 1 revolution?
    365 days
  • How much is the Earth’s axis tilted by?
    23,5°
  • What is the invisible line that planets spin on?
    Axis