Get out of my Space!

Front

What are comets and asteroids known to do?

Back

They both have been known to orbit the sun.

Front

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

Back

Mercury

Front

What causes the phases of the moon?

Back

The positions of the Earth, moon, and sun.

Front

What is caused by the tilt of the Earth?

Back

The seasons.

Front

What is a characteristic of planets?

Back

They orbit a star.

Front

What shape are planets generally?

Back

Nearly spherical.

Front

Do planets give off their own light?

Back

No, they do not give off their own light.

Front

What is the main reason for different weather patterns on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the term for the path a planet takes around a star?

Back

Orbit.

Front

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

Back

A day.