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