Scale of the Universe
What term matches this definition: all that there is.
The universe
How many planets are in our solar system?
8
What is the definition of a rotation in terms of the Earth?
the spinning of Earth on its axis
What is the definition of a revolution in terms of Earths movement?
the movement of Earth in its orbit around the sun
True or False: Because our Earths revolution is semi-elliptical, sometimes the Earth is closer to / further from the sun
TRUE
What term matches the definition: Collections of millions or billions of stars.
Galaxy
Objects revolving around our solar system are bound by _____
Gravity
How long does it take Earth to complete a full rotation?
24 hours (1 day)
How long does it take the Earth to complete a full revolution?
365 (and 1/4) days (1 year)
What is perihelion and what month does it occur?
When the earth is closest to the sun in its revolution around January 3rd
What term matches this definition: Groups of planets and other objects revolving around a star or stars.
Solar System
To what degree is our planet tilted to?
23.5*
What happens (what do we experience) due to Earths rotations?
We experience day and night
What happens (what do we experience) due to Earths revolutions?
The seasons
What is aphelion and when does it occur?
When the earth is furthest from the sun in its revolution around July 3rd
Put these terms in the correct order from largest scale to smallest scale:
Galaxy, Solar System, City, Continent, Universe, Country, Planet, City
What are the planets we discussed having rings around them? (There are actually 4 but we talked about 2)
Saturn and Uranus
Which direction is the Earth rotating in?
COUNTERclockwise
Which direction is the Earth revolving in?
COUNTERclockwise
**Bonus: All parts of the Earth experience all 4 seasons?
FALSE
What is the name and shape of our galaxy?
Name: The Milky Way Galaxy
Shape: Spiral
What is the correct order of planets starting closest to the sun?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
The side of the Earth tilted to or facing the sun experiences ____ time.
Day time
The side of the Earth closest to the sun experiences which seasons / weather types?
Warmer - summer / spring
What distance from the sun is the Earth when in Perihelion?
91 MILLION MILES apart