What 2 things would happen if the Earth doubled its size?
It would have more gravitational pull and it would be closer to the sun.
If the moon moved farther away from Earth how would that affect the gravitational pull?
Earth would have less gravitational pull on the moon.
If mass increases what happens to gravity?
Gravity decreases
Gravity increases
Where will you experience the least amount of change in day light?
Near the poles
Near the equator
If distance increases what happens to gravity?
Gravity decreases
Gravity increases
How are all galaxies formed?
Forces
Spiderman
Thor
Gravity
Why is the sun the center of the galaxy?
It is the biggest and has the most gravitational pull.
How does a lunar eclipse occur? (what is the order of the Earth, sun and moon?)
Earth is between the sun and moon.
How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution?
365 days (1 year)
What is it called when Earth travels around the Sun?
Revolution
How does a solar eclipse occur? (what is the order of the Earth, sun and moon?)
The moon is between the sun and Earth.
Which object has a bigger affect on the tides and why?
The moon because its closer.
What is the correct order from LARGEST to SMALLEST?
Universe, Solar System, Galaxy, Planet
Planet, Galaxy, Solar System, Universe
Planet, Solar System, Galaxy, Universe
Universe, Galaxy, Solar System, Planet
Where will you experience midnight sun and polar nights?
Near the equator
Near the poles
What causes Earth to have seasons?
Earth is tilted 23.5 degrees
Which factor determines the length of time it takes a planet to orbit the sun?
It's distance from the sun. Closer to the sun- shorter.
What are the 2 factors that affect gravity?
Mass and Distance