Earth,Moon, Sun Pre-assessment

Front

What is at the center of the Solar System?

Back

The Sun is at the center of the Solar System.

Front

The sun is a glowing ball of _______.

Back

The sun is a glowing ball of gases.

Front

What is responsible for the moon's illumination?

Back

Sunlight reflecting on the surface of the moon is responsible for the moon's illumination.

Front

The sun is a _______.

Back

The sun is a star.

Front

The spinning of an object on its axis is called______

Back

The spinning of an object on its axis is called rotation.

Front

What do we call the path an object takes as it moves around another object?

Back

The path is called an orbit.

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

The movement of the Earth around the Sun is called revolution.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

The time it takes for the Earth to complete one rotation is called a day.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the Moon?

Back

The Moon is a natural satellite that orbits the Earth.