WorksheetsThe sun, the Earth and the Planets
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of these is in the centre of the solar system?
Earth
Jupiter
The Sun
The moon
Why is our shadow longer or shorter at different times of day?
Because hot weather changes our shadow
Because the Sun is in a different place in the sky
It doesn't change
Look at the shadows in this picture. What time is it most likely to be?
1am
12pm (lunchtime)
8am
11pm
Which of these best describes the way all of the planets move?
They rotate (spin) on their axis.
They move around the Sun.
They don't move. Only the Sun moves.
They (rotate) on their axis and move around the Sun
How many planets are there?
1 -just Earth
6
8
9
There is more than one answer!
Tick ALL of the things below which are NOT planets
Pluto
A black hole
The Moon
The Sun
Which is the biggest planet?
Earth
Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
Which of the planets is closest to the Sun?
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Earth
Which of the PLANETS is closest to Earth?
The moon
Mars
Venus
Saturn
Match the words to their meanings
rotate
orbit
axis
Sphere
