STARS
what is a star
A huge ball of hot gas that gives off light and energy.
What is the name of the system that includes the Sun and planets?
The solar system
What planet do we live on?
Earth
What kind of object is the sun?
Star
what object orbits earth?
the moon
which star is closest to earth
the sun
What do planets orbit?
The sun
What planet is known as the red planet
Mars
What does the sun provide Earth with?
Light, heat, and energy
does the moon make its own light?
No it reflects from the sun
what do stars give off that allows us to see them
light and energy
How many planets are in our solar system?
8
What is the largest planet in our solar system
Jupiter
Why is the sun important to life on Earth?
It provides light and energy needed for life and helps keep Earth warm.
why does the moon appear to change shape?
We see different amounts of the moon?
Are all stars the same size and temperature
No: Each star could vary
What force keeps planets moving around the Sun?
Gravity
Which planet is closest to the sun
mercury
What would happen to Earth without the Sun's energy?
Earth would become extremely cold and life as we know it could not survive.
How long does it take the moon to orbit earth?
about 27 days
Why can stars be different colors
based off their temperature
Put these in order from largest to smallest: solar system, Sun, Earth, Moon.
Solar system → Sun → Earth → Moon.
Which planet is known for its rings?
Saturn
How is the Sun different from a planet?
The Sun is a star, while planets do not make their own light.
What causes the different moon phases?
The moons position as it orbits earth