4.5 - Planets Unit Test

Front

What is an Earth-Centered model of the solar system?

Back

An Earth-Centered model of the solar system is when the Earth is in the center of the universe and everything moves around it.

Front

Which planet is the 8th from the sun?

Back

Neptune

Front

What causes the Earth to have seasons?

Back

The Earth's seasons are caused by its axial tilt.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once on its axis?

Back

The Earth rotates every 24 hours.

Front

Which planet is the 3rd from the sun?

Back

Earth

Front

What is the center of our solar system?

Back

The sun is the center of our solar system.

Front

What is the term for the path that planets take around the sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the name of the 4th planet from the sun?

Back

Mars

Front

What is the main reason for day and night on Earth?

Back

Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

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

Back

Equator