Sun, Earth, and Moon

Front

What is a physical characteristic found on Earth but NOT on the Moon?

Back

Lakes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is a characteristic of both the Earth and the Moon?

Back

Rocky surface covered with landforms

Front

What does the Earth do in relation to the Sun?

Back

Orbits the Sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

What is the gravitational pull like on Earth compared to the Moon?

Back

Earth has a stronger gravitational pull than the Moon.

Front

What is one way the Earth and Moon are similar?

Back

Both have landforms.

Front

What is the main difference between the atmosphere of Earth and the Moon?

Back

Earth has an atmosphere containing oxygen, while the Moon does not.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the model used to show the relationships between the Earth, Sun, and Moon?

Back

A solar system model.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is one thing that is NOT shown in a model of the Earth, Sun, and Moon?

Back

The composition of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

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

Back

Revolution.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1