Unit 2 S Interim

Front

Why does the sun appear to be the largest star in the sky?

Back

Because it is closest to Earth.

Front

Which outer planet orbits the Sun between Mars and Saturn?

Back

Jupiter.

Front

What is the correct way to show the movement of the Earth, Moon, and Sun?

Back

The Earth orbits the Sun, and the Moon orbits the Earth.

Front

What question would help students identify how space technology has changed over time?

Back

How is space technology today the same or different from the space technology of the past?

Front

What should a student do to make a model of the Sun, Earth, and Moon accurate?

Back

Make Earth bigger than the Moon.

Front

What is the closest star to Earth?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What is the main reason we can see stars at night?

Back

Because they emit light.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.

Front

What is the term for the path that Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What do we call the natural satellite that orbits Earth?

Back

The Moon.