Earth and the Solar System

Front

The darkest part of the shadow during an eclipse is called the _____________.

Back

umbra

Front

Which of the following is an accurate model of how the Sun, Earth, and Moon move?

Back

Earth orbits the Sun and the moon orbits Earth.

Front

When a meteoroid STRIKES the surface of the earth scientists refer to them as:

Back

Meteorites.

Front

Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are known as _____________ planets.

Back

terrestrial.

Front

In which moon phase would a lunar eclipse occur?

Back

Full moon.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.

Front

What are the four inner planets of the solar system called?

Back

Terrestrial planets.

Front

What is the main source of energy for Earth?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What do we call a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found between Mars and Jupiter?

Back

Asteroid.

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull that keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?

Back

Gravity.