Astronomy Review

Front

What is the spinning of Earth on its axis called?

Back

Rotation

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

24 hours

Front

What causes the moon to appear bright in the night sky?

Back

The moon reflects light from the Sun.

Front

Who was the philosopher known for his model of planetary motion?

Back

Ptolemy

Front

Which planet is NOT a terrestrial planet?

Back

Uranus

Front

What is the main reason Pluto is not classified as a planet?

Back

Pluto does not clear the neighborhood of its orbit.

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the name of the closest star to Earth?

Back

The Sun

Front

What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of an object around another object.