Planets
What do all the planets revolve around?
the sun
True or false: the sun is the largest star in our solar system.
true
What number planet is Earth from the sun?
the 3rd planet
What is a group of stars called?
a constellation
How many planets are in our solar system?
eight
How many moons does Earth have?
one
What is the imaginary line Earth rotates on?
axis
What causes a shadow?
something blocking the sun's rays
What planet is most known for it's rings?
Saturn
What is the name of the instrument that can tell time based on the sun?
sundial
What makes the sun appear to move across the sky?
The earth's rotation
When is a shadow the shortest?
when the sun is right above it or 12:00
What kind of planet is Pluto?
a dwarf planet
The different shapes of the moon are called...
phases
How long does it take the Earth to make a full rotation on its axis?
24 hours or one day
How to constellations appear to move in the sky?
They move in a consistent pattern across the sky
Name four different planets.
mercury, venus, earth, mars, jupiter, saturn, uranus, neptune
What planet has the most number of moons?
Jupiter
How long does it take the Earth to make a revolution around the sun?
1 year or 365 days
What causes our shadows to change length and direction?
The Earth's rotation, which causes the sun to move across the sky