Solar System Facts

Front

A giant sphere of glowing gases is a ___________

Back

Star

Front

Why does the sun appear to change throughout the day?

Back

Earth rotates.

Front

Which thing is a huge ball of hot gases that gives off heat and light?

Back

a star

Front

This picture shows the path Earth takes as it moves around the sun. What is the path called?

Back

an orbit

Front

What is a planet?

Back

a large ball or rock or gas that moves around the sun

Front

What do we call the center of our solar system?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the name of the planet we live on?

Back

Earth

Front

What is the name of the fourth planet from the sun?

Back

Mars

Front

What do we call the natural satellite that orbits Earth?

Back

The Moon

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter