Our Solar System: Complete Review

Front

What season is it in the Southern hemisphere when it is winter in the Northern hemisphere?

Back

Summer

Front

What causes the changing of the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the earth's axis and orbit around the Sun.

Front

True or False: Stars are larger than planets.

Back

True

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full orbit around the Sun?

Back

365 days

Front

What is the path that the Earth follows when completing its revolution around the Sun called?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that the Earth rotates around?

Back

Axis

Front

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

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth spinning on its axis?

Back

Rotation

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