Sun, Earth & moon flashcard

Front

What is the natural satellite of Planet Earth?

Back

Moon

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth rotates once a day.

Front

Why do objects on the moon weigh much less than on Earth?

Back

Due to weak gravity.

Front

What are the four sections of material that make up the Earth?

Back

Layers (three solid layers and one hot liquid layer).

Front

What do we call pieces of flying rock or debris from outer space?

Back

Meteor.

Front

What is the center of our solar system?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What is the term for the path that the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

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

Back

One year.

Front

What is the term for the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

Axial tilt.

Front

What phenomenon occurs due to the gravitational pull of the Moon on Earth?

Back

Tides.