6th Grade Earth Science Review Game

Front

Which planet is seventh from the sun?

Back

Uranus

Front

What does the Big Bang theory suggest?

Back

The universe is continually expanding.

Front

What is the study of the universe called?

Back

Astronomy

Front

How often does the moon revolve around Earth?

Back

About once every month.

Front

Name the terrestrial planets in our solar system.

Back

Venus, Mercury, Mars.

Front

What is a terrestrial planet?

Back

A planet that is composed primarily of rock and metal.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.

Front

What is the Milky Way?

Back

A galaxy that contains our solar system.

Front

What is the difference between a planet and a star?

Back

A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

Front

What is an orbit?

Back

The path one object takes around another object in space.