Earth, Sun, and Moon Characteristics

Front

What is the time it takes for the Moon to rotate around the Earth?

Back

The Moon rotates around the Earth once about every month.

Front

What does a model of the Earth, Sun, and Moon show?

Back

It shows the relationships between the Earth, Sun, and Moon, but not their composition.

Front

Why does the Moon have more craters than the Earth?

Back

The Earth's atmosphere protects it from impacts, while the Moon does not have this protection.

Front

What shape do the Sun, Earth, and Moon share?

Back

They all share the shape of a sphere.

Front

What is a characteristic of both the Earth and the Moon?

Back

Both have a rocky surface covered with landforms.

Front

How does the Earth's atmosphere affect impacts from meteorites?

Back

The Earth's atmosphere protects it from many meteorite impacts.

Front

What is the primary reason the Moon has a lot of craters?

Back

The Moon lacks an atmosphere to protect it from meteorite impacts.

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

The Earth revolves around the Sun.

Front

What is the relationship between the Moon and the Earth?

Back

The Moon revolves around the Earth.

Front

What is one similarity between the Earth and the Moon?

Back

Both have a rocky surface.