Space Unit

Front

What direction does gravitational force pull you?

Back

Towards the center of the Earth.

Front

What happens during the rotation of the Earth?

Back

The Earth spins on its axis, causing day and night.

Front

What constitutes the 'solar system'?

Back

All the planets and other objects that orbit around a star.

Front

What best describes a 'season'?

Back

A time of year with specific weather that repeats every year.

Front

What does 'circumference' mean?

Back

The distance around a circle.

Front

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

Back

The Sun.

Front

What are the two main types of planets in our solar system?

Back

Terrestrial planets and gas giants.

Front

What is an orbit?

Back

The path one object takes around another object in space.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is a comet?

Back

A small icy body that, when passing close to the Sun, heats up and begins to release gases.