Solar System

Front

What are the main parts of the Milky Way?

Back

Gas, dust, stars, and objects that orbit stars.

Front

In a model of Earth and the Sun, what should NOT happen?

Back

Mari should NOT walk in a circle around Brianna.

Front

Which planet is the largest rocky planet in the solar system?

Back

Earth.

Front

Why does a shadow change during the day?

Back

As Earth rotates, the sun is lower in the sky in the morning.

Front

What is an inner planet?

Back

A planet that is closer to the sun, like Venus.

Front

What is the solar system?

Back

A collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and the sun.

Front

What is rotation?

Back

The spinning of a planet on its axis.

Front

What is revolution?

Back

The movement of a planet around the sun.

Front

Name the four inner planets.

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

Front

What is the largest planet in the solar system?

Back

Jupiter.