Space

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth's rotation causes day and night.

Front

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

Back

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

Front

Which planet is incorrectly listed as an inner or outer planet?

Back

Venus is an inner planet, but it was incorrectly listed as an outer planet.

Front

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

Back

It takes one year (365 days) for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

Front

What is the 3rd planet from the Sun?

Back

Earth is the 3rd planet from the Sun.

Front

What is the main reason for the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis causes the seasons.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

Front

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

Back

The two main types of planets are inner (terrestrial) and outer (gas giant) planets.

Front

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

Back

Our solar system is in the Milky Way galaxy.

Front

What is a satellite?

Back

A satellite is an object that orbits a planet, like the Moon orbits Earth.