Earth's Rotation
What direction does Earth rotate?
Counterclockwise: Viewed from above the North Pole.
Clockwise: Viewed from above the South Pole
Why do we have day and night?
Because Earth rotates on its axis
Mercury
What is the name of our galaxy?
The Milky Way
How long does it take for Earth to orbit the sun?
365
How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation?
24 hours
If its nighttime where you are, what part of Earth is facing the sun?
The opposite side of Earth
What planet is known as the "Red Planet"
What is the star made of?
What planet is known as Earth's "twin" because of its similar size?
What imaginary line does Earth rotate around?
Axis
The Equator
What is the order of the planet from the Sun?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. (Pluto)
What is the name of the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What do we call the imaginary path that planets follow around the sun?
An orbit
What would happen if Earth stopped rotating?
What is term for when day and night are about the same length everywhere on Earth?
Which planet is the largest in our solar system
Jupiter
What force keeps planets in orbit around the sun?
Gravity
How many moons does Jupiter have?
More than 90
How does Earth's rotation affect the movement of the sun in the sky?
The sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west.
Why do the lengths of day and night change throughout the year?
Because of Earth's tilt and its orbit around the sun
What planet has the most rings?
Saturn
What planet spins on its side?
Uranus
Why do we see different constellations in different seasons?
Because Earth orbits the sun, changing our view of space.