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

Why is the New Moon difficult to see from Earth?

Back

The illuminated side of the Moon is facing away from us.

Front

What causes the apparent change in position of constellations over time?

Back

The rotation of the Earth.

Front

What does one complete circle of the Earth around the Sun represent?

Back

One Earth year.

Front

What is a general 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 term for the movement of the Earth around its own axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is a comet primarily made of?

Back

Ice, dust, and rocky material.