Characteristics of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

Front

What experiences solar flares and sun spots?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What shape do the Sun and Earth share?

Back

Both the Sun and Earth are spherical in shape.

Front

What feature do both the Earth and Moon have that distinguishes them from the Sun?

Back

Rocky crust and surface.

Front

What type of surface do both the Earth and Moon have?

Back

Rocky surface covered with landforms.

Front

What is the name for the Moon's orbit around the Earth?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the primary source of light and heat for the Earth?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What is the distance from the Earth to the Moon?

Back

Approximately 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers).

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull that the Earth exerts on the Moon?

Back

Gravitation.

Front

What is the main reason for the Earth's seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

What is the average temperature of the Sun's surface?

Back

About 5,500 degrees Celsius (9,932 degrees Fahrenheit).