Stars and the Solar System Review

Front

What is the dark area opposite of the sun’s direction, where an object is blocking sunlight from reaching?

Back

Shadow

Front

What is the movement of the Earth as it constantly orbits or revolves around the sun called?

Back

Revolution

Front

Why does the Sun appear so big and bright to us on Earth?

Back

Because it's so close to us.

Front

How did ancient civilizations use the Sun?

Back

Like a giant clock.

Front

Do many constellations get their names from Greek myths?

Back

True.

Front

What is the term for the path that planets take as they move around the Sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the name of the galaxy that contains our Solar System?

Back

The Milky Way.

Front

What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

Back

Jupiter.

Front

What is the term for the spinning motion of a planet on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What are the small, rocky bodies that orbit the Sun between Mars and Jupiter called?

Back

Asteroids.