Earth and Space Exploration Unit Review

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.

Front

Which celestial body orbits around the Earth?

Back

The Moon orbits around the Earth.

Front

What is the imaginary line that the Earth rotates around?

Back

The Axis is the imaginary line that the Earth rotates around, going from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

What does our Solar System include?

Back

The Solar System includes the Sun, 8 Planets, many moons, comets, and the Asteroid Belt.

Front

What are the days when there is an equal amount of daylight and darkness?

Back

Both Fall and Spring Equinox are the days when there is an equal amount of daylight and darkness.

Front

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

Back

An orbit is the path that planets take around the Sun.

Front

What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System.

Front

What is the name of the galaxy that contains our Solar System?

Back

The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our Solar System.

Front

What is the term for a group of stars that form a pattern?

Back

A constellation is a group of stars that form a pattern.

Front

What is the name of the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?

Back

Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.