Solar System

Front

What is the imaginary line that Earth spins around called?

Back

Axis

Front

What phase of the moon occurs approximately 14 days after a New Moon?

Back

1st Quarter Moon

Front

Why does a tree's shadow change throughout the day?

Back

As Earth rotates, the sun is lower in the sky in the morning.

Front

What do Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune have in common?

Back

They all are gaseous planets.

Front

What is the correct order from fewest to greatest number of stars: our solar system, the Milky Way Galaxy, the universe?

Back

Our solar system, the Milky Way Galaxy, the universe.

Front

What is the term for the path that Earth takes around the sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the name of the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

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

Back

Terrestrial (rocky) and gas giants.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated?

Back

Full Moon