Earth, Moon, and Sun

Front

What is the 3rd planet from the Sun?

Back

Earth

Front

What evidence shows that Earth is always rotating on its axis?

Back

The appearance of shadows changing throughout the day.

Front

What are the characteristics that describe both Earth and the Moon?

Back

Both Earth and the Moon have craters, are spherical, and orbit the Sun.

Front

What cycle is a direct result of Earth's rotation?

Back

Day and night.

Front

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

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the shape of the Earth?

Back

The Earth is an oblate spheroid.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the Moon's primary influence on Earth?

Back

The Moon's gravity affects ocean tides.

Front

What are the phases of the Moon?

Back

The phases of the Moon are the different shapes of the Moon visible from Earth, including new moon, crescent, first quarter, gibbous, and full moon.

Front

What is an orbit?

Back

An orbit is the path one object takes around another object in space.