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