Planets
What planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
What revolves around the Earth?
The Moon
Is the Sun the brightest star in the Universe?
No
Define rotate.
To spin on a point or axis.
What is located between the inner and outer planets?
The asteroid belt.
What is the planet with a giant red spot?
Jupiter
What phase of the moon will show a full circle of light?
Full Moon
Is the Sun the center of our solar system?
Yes
Define revolve
To move in a path around an object.
Is a galaxy or is the universe larger?
Universe
Which planet is third from the sun?
Earth
What phase of the moon shows no light?
New Moon
What does the Sun produce? (two things)
Heat and Light
Does the Earth's rotation or revolution cause shadows on Earth?
Rotation
What are the outer planets?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
What planet is furthest from the sun?
Neptune
How many phases of the moon are there in a complete revolution around the Earth?
Eight
Why is our Sun so much brighter than other stars?
It is closest to Earth.
When are shadows shortest during the day? Morning, noon or late afternoon?
Noon
How many days does it take for the Earth to rotate on its axis and how many days does it take to revolve around the sun?
Rotate-24 hours and Revolve-365 days
Name the four inner planets.
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars
What phase occurs after a full moon?
Waning Gibbous
In what galaxy will you find our Sun?
The Milky Way Galaxy
What causes seasons? Revolution of Earth or its rotation?
Revolution (and it tilts on its axis)
What is a group of stars that form a picture?
Constellation