Sun, Moon, and Planets Review

Front

Label the planets in order from the Sun.

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Front

What are the two names for the star closest to Earth?

Back

Sun and Sol

Front

Which TWO gases make up most of the Sun?

Back

Hydrogen and Helium

Front

The apparent motion of the Sun moving across the sky is due to what?

Back

Rotation

Front

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

Back

Mercury

Front

How often do we normally see a full moon?

Back

Once a month

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

365 days

Front

In the Earth-Sun system model, what does the hand represent?

Back

The Sun

Front

What keeps the Earth from flying away in the Earth-Sun system model?

Back

Gravitational attraction

Front

Which term refers to the path a planet takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit