Characteristics of the sun, moon, and Earth Practice Questions

Front

What is the order of size for the Earth, Sun, and Moon from largest to smallest?

Back

Sun, Earth, Moon.

Front

Why does the Moon have more craters than the Earth?

Back

The Earth’s atmosphere protects it from impacts.

Front

What do we call the time it takes for the Earth to travel all the way around the Sun?

Back

Year.

Front

Which objects orbit another object: the Earth, Sun, or Moon?

Back

The Moon and the Earth orbit the Sun.

Front

What is it called when the Earth spins around its own axis one whole time?

Back

Day.

Front

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

Back

The Sun.

Front

What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Back

Elliptical.

Front

What is the term for the path the Moon takes around the Earth?

Back

Orbit.

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

Back

About 27.3 days.

Front

What is the term for the different phases of the Moon?

Back

Lunar phases.