3rd Grade Earth and Space

Front

What is a mnemonic to remember the order of the planets from the sun?

Back

My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nachos.

Front

What is the path the Earth takes to travel around the Sun called?

Back

Orbit.

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to orbit Earth?

Back

28 days.

Front

What causes seasons on Earth?

Back

The revolution of Earth around the sun and Earth's tilt.

Front

What are the inner planets of our solar system?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.

Front

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

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?

Back

The Milky Way.

Front

What is the closest star to Earth?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What are the outer planets of our solar system?

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.