Solar System Unit Review

Front

What are the rocky planets in our Solar System?

Back

Mercury, Mars, Earth, and Venus.

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What is the name of the moon phase when the entire face is illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

Which planet is the smallest in our Solar System?

Back

Mercury

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What is the effect of the Earth’s rotation?

Back

We have day and night on Earth.

Front

Which diagram represents the position of Earth during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Diagram A.

Front

What are the four terrestrial planets in our Solar System?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

Front

What is the main difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

Back

Terrestrial planets are rocky, while gas giants are composed mostly of gases.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

Front

What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

Back

Jupiter.

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

Back

It separates the inner rocky planets from the outer gas giants.