Big Idea 5

Front

Only one star in our solar system: the Sun.

Back

The Solar System contains just one star, the Sun.

Front

Time for Earth to rotate once on its axis?

Back

1 day

Front

Inner planets in order from the sun:

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Front

Why does the sun seem larger than other stars?

Back

The sun appears larger and brighter because it is closer to us than any other star.

Front

Earth's rotation causes the moon, stars, and sun to appear to move from ___?

Back

East to West

Front

Why does the sun appear low in the morning and evening but high at noon?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes the sun to rise and set.

Front

Outer planets in order from the sun:

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Front

Time for the moon to orbit Earth?

Back

Approximately one month (29 days).

Front

Where does the sun rise?

Back

The sun rises in the east.

Front

Time for Earth to revolve around the Sun?

Back

365.25 days