Characteristics of Earth
Is Earth the center of our solar system?
No, the sun is.
Is the moon a planet?
No, it's a natural satellite.
The sun is a star.
Does the moon create its own light?
Does the earth rotate AND revolve?
Yes.
Name one difference between the earth and the sun.
The sun is a star, the earth is a planet.
Earth is mostly solid, the sun is made of gas.
(Just a few examples)
Name one difference between the moon and the earth.
The earth has an atmosphere, the moon does not.
The earth contains life, the moon does not.
(Just a few examples)
Name one difference between the sun and the moon.
The moon is solid, while the sun is made of gas.
The sun is VERY big compared to the moon.
(Just a few examples)
What is the first moon phase?
New moon
What does rotation mean?
(You can also act it out)
Rotation is spinning around while staying in the same spot.
What percentage of the earth is made of water?
70%
Does the moon's surface change very often? Evidence?
No, there are still footprints from the first moon landing (1969).
What is the temperature of the SURFACE of the sun?
10,000 degrees F
How long does it take for the moon phases to complete a full cycle?
About one month (29 days)
What does revolution mean?
(You can also act it out)
What kind of planet is Earth?
Earth is a rocky planet.
How big is the moon compared to the earth?
The moon is four times smaller than Earth.
What is a sunspot?
A sunspot is a darker spot on the sun that is cooler.
What does waxing and waning mean?
Waxing means growing. Waning means decreasing.
The earth rotates. When we face toward the sun, it's daytime. When we face away from the sun, it's nighttime.
Why is Earth the ideal place to live?
We are the perfect distance from the sun.
Earth has an atmosphere.
(Just a few examples)
What is a crater and how is it formed?
A crater is a circular hole that is formed when an asteroid or meteor collides with a surface.
The moon has many craters because it has no atmosphere to protect it.
About how many earths could fit inside the sun?
How many moon phases are there?
EXTRA $1000: Name them in order
8
New moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, waning crescent
How long does it take for the earth to revolve around the sun?
How long does it take for the earth to make one ROTATION?
About one day (24 hours)