Which planet is known as the red planet?
Mars
What is a group of stars arranged in a way that looks like an image called?
Constellation
How long is one revolution on Earth?
365 days
How many moon phases are there?
8
Which planet can support life?
Earth
Why are we the only planet that can support life
(hint: this involves the sun)
We are the right distance from the sun
False
What moon phase is this?
Full moon
Which planet is the hottest? Why is it the hottest?
Venus is the hottest. It is the hottest because its thick atmosphere traps heat
How many stars are in our solar system?
1
What causes seasons?
The tilt of Earth's axis means part of Earth is angled toward or away from the sun
What moon phase is this?
First quarter
Which planet is the coldest? Why is it the coldest?
Neptune is the coldest. It is the coldest because it is furthest from the sun
Why does the sun seem so bright to us?
It is closer
How long is one rotation on Earth?
24 hours
What moon phase is this?
Waning gibbous
List the planets in order from closest to the sun to furthest from the sun
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What are the reasons why a star may appear so bright in the sky?
It is closer. It is actually brighter. It is hotter
What is the difference between rotation and revolution?
Rotation is how long it takes something to spin on an axis.
Revolution is how long it takes to orbit another object.
Label the moon phases
New moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third or last quarter, waning crescent