Light/Astronomy

Front

Where is the Earth's circumference the greatest?

Back

Equator

Front

What is an astronomical unit?

Back

Average distance from the sun to the Earth.

Front

Which scientist studied the motion of the planets around the sun?

Back

Kepler

Front

What does the word 'planet' mean?

Back

To wander

Front

What are the inner planets?

Back

Solid, rocky planets.

Front

What is the main source of light for Earth?

Back

The Sun.

Front

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

Back

Inner (terrestrial) and outer (gas giants) planets.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.

Front

What is the term for the path a planet takes around the sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the difference between a star and a planet?

Back

Stars produce their own light; planets do not.