Solar System Review

Front

Shadows on Earth are caused by ____.

Back

the sun's position in the sky.

Front

Earth is the ___ planet from the sun.

Back

3rd.

Front

How long does it take Earth to complete a full rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the force that holds us to Earth's surface?

Back

gravity.

Front

About how long does it take the moon to go all the way around Earth?

Back

1 month.

Front

What is the center of our solar system?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What are the four inner planets of the solar system?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.

Front

What is the name of the 5th planet from the sun?

Back

Jupiter.

Front

What do we call the path that planets take around the sun?

Back

Orbit.