Solar System
How many planets are there in our solar system?
8
What are three forms of precipitation?
Hail, Sleet, Snow, Rain
What is an ecosystem?
Non-living and living things interacting
What is the Sun?
medium star
What is gravity?
A force that pulls
Why do we call our solar system the solar system?
Because the Sun is the center and sol means sun.
What is another name for groundwater?
Aquifer or Watershed
What sphere are living things apart of?
Biosphere
What is the Sun made of?
Hydrogen and Helium
Which planet has more gravity and why? Mercury or Saturn?
Saturn, because it has more mass
365 1/4 days
What sphere is the water cycle apart of?
Give one example of geosphere?
Dirt, land, rocks, sand...
Is the Sun brighter on Mercury or on Jupiter? and why?
Mercury, because it is closer.
What is a consumer? Give one example.
Which planet is famous for its huge storm?
Jupiter
How much fresh water do we have in the world?
3%
What are producers?
They do not need to eat, because they can produce their own energy.
Which planet will travel faster around the Sun: Earth or Neptune? and why?
Earth. Because the Sun's gravity is stronger and Earth has less distance to travel.
How fast does the Earth rotate?
1,000 mph
Why can we not land on Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, or Neptune?
They are made of gas.
Name the parts of the water cycle
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, and Runoff
How does the Sun keep all the planets aligned?
Water Cycle: Which part of the water cycle leads to pollution?
Runoff