Sun, Earth, and Moon Relationshipl Motion

Front

What is the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon?

Back

The Sun provides light and heat, the Earth orbits the Sun, and the Moon orbits the Earth.

Front

True or False: The Earth is the only planet that supports life.

Back

False

Front

What is the Moon made of?

Back

The Moon is made of rock.

Front

What causes the seasons to change on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What does the Earth do around the Sun?

Back

The Earth orbits or revolves around the Sun.

Front

How long does it take the Earth to make one revolution around the Sun?

Back

One year.

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on its seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the Moon's effect on Earth?

Back

The Moon's gravity causes tides in the Earth's oceans.