Solar System 5.8C, 5.8D, 4.8C and 3.8D

Front

What changes throughout the day related to shadows?

Back

The length and direction of shadows change throughout the day.

Front

Which planet does NOT have rings?

Back

Mars does not have rings.

Front

What causes the sun to appear to move across the sky each day?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes the sun to appear to move across the sky.

Front

Which celestial body has the highest surface temperature?

Back

Our Sun has the highest surface temperature.

Front

What do the Earth and the Moon both have?

Back

The Earth and the Moon both have gravity.

Front

What is the solar system?

Back

The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, that are bound by gravity.

Front

Name the four terrestrial planets in our solar system.

Back

The four terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

Front

What is a planet?

Back

A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light.

Front

What is the difference between a planet and a star?

Back

A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates its own light and heat through nuclear fusion.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies toward each other, keeping planets in orbit around stars.