Inner and Outer Planets

Front

What are the outer planets of our solar system?

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

Equator.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.

Front

Which planets are known as the inner planets?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of outer planets?

Back

They are gas giants and have a larger mass compared to inner planets.

Front

What is the significance of the equator in terms of climate?

Back

The equator receives direct sunlight year-round, leading to a warmer climate.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

Approximately 24 hours.

Front

What are the main components of the solar system?

Back

The Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids.

Front

What is the term for the path that a planet takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit.