12/16/24 Objects in our Solar System

Front

What is the time it takes for Earth to complete one orbit around the sun called?

Back

Period of Revolution

Front

What is the attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the star in the center of our solar system around which the planets revolve?

Back

Sun

Front

What is an object that orbits a star, is nearly spherical in shape, and shares its orbital path with other objects of similar size, but is not classified as a satellite?

Back

Dwarf Planet

Front

What is a natural satellite that orbits a planet?

Back

Moon

Front

What is the term for the path that a celestial object follows as it moves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for a planet to spin once on its axis?

Back

Period of Rotation

Front

What is the main source of light and heat for the planets in our solar system?

Back

Sun

Front

What do we call a celestial body that orbits a planet?

Back

Satellite

Front

What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

Back

A planet clears its orbital path of other debris, while a dwarf planet does not.