Solar System Review 4th Grade

Front

What is the imaginary line that Earth spins around called?

Back

Axis

Front

What causes the Earth's seasons?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis.

Front

Why are summer days hotter than winter days in the northern hemisphere?

Back

The northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun in the summer.

Front

What moon phase occurs when we see no lit portion from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

What does a star's color indicate?

Back

Temperature.

Front

What is the path that Earth takes around the Sun called?

Back

Orbit.

Front

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

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's tilt on the seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.