Topic 4 Review

Front

What keeps the moon orbiting Earth?

Back

Earth's gravity pulling it towards Earth.

Front

Who is the moon in the scenario where Emily is standing still, Megan is orbiting her, and Brenden is orbiting Megan?

Back

Brenden.

Front

What is NOT a limitation when making a model?

Back

Orbits.

Front

What is the center of our solar system?

Back

Sun.

Front

What is Megan modeling when she is orbiting Emily?

Back

Earth orbiting the sun.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects towards each other.

Front

What is an orbit?

Back

The path an object takes as it moves around another object in space.

Front

What is the difference between the moon and the Earth?

Back

The moon orbits the Earth, while the Earth orbits the sun.

Front

What is a solar system?

Back

A group of planets and other celestial bodies that orbit a star.

Front

What is the role of the sun in our solar system?

Back

It provides light and heat, and its gravity keeps the planets in orbit.