Solar System Prior Knowledge

Front

What force keeps Earth in orbit around the Sun?

Back

Gravity

Front

During which season is the Northern Hemisphere tilted toward the Sun?

Back

Summer

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

New moon

Front

What is the term for the motion of planets around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What shape is the orbit of a planet around the Sun?

Back

Ellipse

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

Day

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

Year

Front

What is the name of the closest star to Earth?

Back

The Sun

Front

What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Front

What are the gas giants in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune