Space Systems Stars and Solar System

Front

What is illuminating the Moon?

Back

Sunlight

Front

About how many Earth's would fit into the Sun?

Back

1 million

Front

Why do other stars appear so much smaller than the Sun?

Back

they are so far away

Front

Earth has seasons because…?

Back

Earth's axis is tilted as it moves around the sun.

Front

Why do we see moon phases?

Back

We only see the moon phases due to the location of the moon in relation to the Sun and Earth.

Front

The reason for seasons is: Distance to sun, Distance to moon, Earth's tilt, Moon's tilt

Back

Earth's tilt

Front

Different stars can be seen in the sky during different seasons. What causes this to happen?

Back

Earth's revolution around the sun.

Front

Which of the following is true of the Sun?
The Sun is the closest star to Earth.
The Sun is the largest star in the Milky Way.
The Sun is the largest planet in our Solar System.
The Sun is an example of a galaxy that gives off light energy.

Back

The Sun is the closest star to Earth.

Front

Which of these is a result of the Earth’s revolution around the Sun? The apparent motion of the Sun in the sky, The appearance of different star patterns during different seasons, The phases of the moon, Day and night

Back

The appearance of different star patterns during different seasons

Front

What is gravity?

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A force