Earth, Moon, Sun Unit Check In Week 1

Front

What is a scale model?

Back

A proportional representation of an object, either larger or smaller than the actual size.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse is an astronomical event where the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

Front

How can you make a model of the solar system more accurate?

Back

Make the sun larger than the Earth and the moon smaller.

Front

What is Earth's axis?

Back

An imaginary line around which the Earth rotates.

Front

Which body in our solar system is responsible for illuminating the moon and planets?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What is the role of the Sun in the solar system?

Back

The Sun provides light and heat, making it essential for life on Earth.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight; a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

Front

What is the significance of the equator?

Back

The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

What is the Moon's role in relation to Earth?

Back

The Moon orbits the Earth and affects tides due to its gravitational pull.