5th Grade Space Science

Front

Why does the Sun appear larger and brighter on Earth than other stars?

Back

It is the closest star to Earth.

Front

What causes the stars to appear to shift in the night sky?

Back

The star appeared to shift through the night sky because the Earth is turning on its axis.

Front

What are the inner planets of our solar system?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

Front

Which phenomenon is NOT caused by the rotation of Earth on its axis?

Back

The phases of the moon seen from Earth.

Front

What are the main components of a galaxy?

Back

Gas, dust, stars, and objects orbiting stars.

Front

What is the closest star to Earth?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the appearance of the sun?

Back

It causes the sun to rise in the east and set in the west.

Front

What are the outer planets of our solar system?

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

Front

What is a galaxy?

Back

A galaxy is a massive system that contains gas, dust, stars, and objects orbiting stars.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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