Wonders Reading Comprehension: Earth

Front

What causes the moon to have extreme temperatures?

Back

The moon has no atmosphere.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Front

How far is the moon from Earth?

Back

More than 200,000 miles.

Front

What is the essential difference between Earth and other planets?

Back

Earth has living beings.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

Why can Earth support life?

Back

It has a lot of water.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

Which planets are considered gas giants?

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

Front

What is an atmosphere?

Back

A layer of gases surrounding a planet.

Front

Why is water important for life on Earth?

Back

Water is essential for all living organisms.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

What is the closest planet to the sun?

Back

Mercury.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.