Vocabulary
What is the force that keeps planets revolving around the sun?
Gravity
The smallest planet is
Mercury
Which Worldview believes that Earth was formed by chance?
Different Worldview
Phases
The sun is a ball of...
Gas
What is a dwarf planet?
The size of a large asteriod and nearly round like a planet, but is smaller than an actual planet.
The largest planet is
Jupiter
Which worldview believes that the solar system was created by God?
Biblical Worldview
What are the four phases of the moon?
New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Third Quarter
The Earth's main source of energy is...
The sun.
What insturment is used to see objects that are far away?
telescope
Which planet spins on its side?
Uranus
Using the bible's truth, why is Earth the only planet in our solar system that has people on it?
The Bible tells us that God created the Earth for people to occupy. He perfectly designed Earth for people.
What happens to the moon when it begins waning?
The lit part of the moon becomes smaller.
In the asteriod belt
Asteriods
The only planet tthat has an atomosphere and liquid water is...
Earth
How did God perfectly design Earth to be inhabited?
God placed the Earth the right distance from the sun
It is the only planet to have both an atmosphere and liquid water
What is happening to the moon when the lit part begins waxing?
The lit part of the moon grows larger
Between which two planets is the asteriod belt located?
Mars and Jupiter
What is the difference between rotation and revolution?
rotation is when a planet turns on its axis one time
revolution is the motion of one object around another object
Name the planets in order
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Explain where patterns of movement came from and what they are called.
God created patterns. Rotation is when the earth turns once on its axis. Revolution is when the earth moves around the sun one time each year.
Which phase of the moon does it wax into after the first quarter?
full moon
What is the imaginary line that runs from the north pole to the south pole?
the Axis