PLANETS
Which object is the center of our solar system?
the sun
which planet has rings?
Saturn
how long does it take Earth to make one complete orbit around the sun?
in which month does the northern hemisphere receive the greatest amount of direct sunlight?
June
which phase of the moon is not visible from Earth?
new moon
what orbits a planet?
moon
what are asteroids?
irregular rocky or metallic objects
Earth rotates on its axis. How long does it take Earth to make one rotation?
one day or 24 hours
why is the northern hemisphere of Earth colder in winter than in summer?
the rays from the sun shine less directly in winter.
which eclipse occurs during the day?
which planet is the furthest from the sun?
Neptune
which term describes Pluto, Eris, and Ceres?
dwarf planets
what causes day and night on EARTH?
the rotation o Earth on its axis
during which month does a city in the northern hemisphere have the fewest hours of daylight?
December
which planet is the closest to the sun?
Mercury
what motion causes the Sun, Moon, and stars to appear to move across the sky each day?
Earth rotating on its axis
what is the reason that the moon looks like it is shining when we see it in the night sky?
which eclipse occurs during a full moon?
lunar
which are the terrestrial planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
during which months do soltices occur?
December and June
how many days are there between each full moon?