the star closest to the Earth
the sun
Scientists live and work in a ______.
space station
the four planets farthest from the sun
outer planets
this words means suitable for life
habitable
the center of our solar system
sun
the sun and all of the heavenly bodies that orbit it
this keeps scientists from floating into space
tether
the moon's gravity affects these
the oceans' tides
constant
a large piece of rock that orbits the sun
asteroid
this planet is tipped on its side
Uranus
a natural satellite of Earth
the moon
a tool that tells time by using the sun
sundial
List three ways that show God designed Earth for life
Possible answers may include:
-position in the solar system
- distance from the sun
- temperature
- plant life
- weather/water cycle
- right atmosphere
a group of stars that makes a picture (example: big dipper)
the largest planet with rings
Saturn
the moon _________ the light of the sun
reflects
satellite
a small piece of rock traveling in space
meteroid
a hole on the surface of the moon or planet
crater
the only planet that is designed for life (habitable)
Earth
known as the "red planet"
Mars
Our ______ _________ is part of the Milky Way galaxy
solar system
We are reminded of this attribute about God when we think of the seasons.
God's faithfulness
An _______ is a continual path around the sun
orbit
the planet furthest from the sun
Neptune
Because of this, it is the planet that takes the longest to orbit the sun
the smallest planet
Mercury
When our continent (North America) is tilted TOWARD the sun, it is the season of ______________
summer
__________ causes the planets to orbit the sun
Gravity
the largest planet; has the Great Red Spot
Jupiter
the brightest planet
Venus
our seasons come from this
the tilt of the earth
Be able to label all of the planets from the diagram on page 134 of your science book (Our song should help you!)
Remember, if you *know* the diagram correctly from memory, you can use it to help you remember the characteristics of the planets (furthest from the sun, largest planet, etc.)
this planet is known as "Earth's twin"
Venus
the earth spins or rotates on this
axis
when our continent (North America) is tilted AWAY from the sun, it is the season of _____.
winter
when half of the moon is visible
quarter moon
when all of the moon is visible
full moon
the star that is almost always above the North Pole
North Star