Solar System

Front

What are the three main components of the Sun-Earth-Moon model?

Back

Sun, Earth, Moon.

Front

What is the smallest planet in the solar system?

Back

Mercury.

Front

What is the Sun?

Back

A star at the center of our solar system that gives off light and thermal energy.

Front

What should you never do when observing the Sun?

Back

Stare directly at the Sun.

Front

What is one characteristic of the Sun?

Back

The Sun is a ball of hot, glowing gas.

Front

What is the closest planet to the Sun?

Back

Mercury.

Front

What energy does the Sun provide to Earth?

Back

Light and thermal energy.

Front

What is a safe way to observe the Sun?

Back

Wear protective eyewear.

Front

What does the Sun not have?

Back

Rings and craters.

Front

What is the second planet from the Sun?

Back

Venus.