4th Grade Solar System - EOY

Front

Revolve means?

Back

travel in a closed path

Front

Which of these describes rotation? Options: The Moon goes around Earth every 28 days., Earth orbits the Sun about every 365 days, Mercury goes around the Sun every 88 days.

Back

Earth makes one turn on its axis every 24 hours

Front

The seasons are related to —

Back

the Earth's revolution around the Sun

Front

The seasons are caused due to how the Earth is slanted. This is called the Earth's —

Back

axial tilt

Front

The Moon is seen because —

Back

sunlight reflects off of its surface

Front

A terrestrial planet is made of —

Back

rocks and metals

Front

How many planets are in our solar system?

Back

8

Front

What two planets are in between the Sun and Earth?

Back

Mercury and Venus

Front

What is a dwarf planet?

Back

A dwarf planet is smaller than regular planets and shares orbital space with other bodies similar in size.

Front

The Moon revolves around —

Back

the Earth