Sun
How old is the sun?
4.6 billion years old
List a reason why Earth can support life.
Answers vary (atmosphere, oxygen, water, temperature, etc)
Is the moon larger or smaller than the Earth
Smaller
Moon, Earth, Sun
What causes seasons?
Earth's tilt and revolution around the sun
True or False: The sun is less than 100 times bigger than the Earth
FALSE
True or False: The Earth has an oxygen rich atmosphere
True
Can the moon support life? Why or why not?
NO - no atmosphere, extreme temperatures, no water
Name Sun Earth and Moon from coldest to warmest
Moon, Earth, Sun
What causes day and night?
Earth's rotation
Is the sun a planet or a star?
Star
True or False: The atmosphere lets in most of the sun's rays
False!
What are the main four phases of the moon
first quarter, last quarter, new moon, full moon
Is the moon closer to the earth or the sun
Earth
How long does one rotation take
24 hours
Could the sun support life? Why or why not?
NO, it is too hot
Does the earth rotate straight up and down or at an angle(tilt)
angle
How does the moon influence the tides?
Gravity pulling on ocean waters
True or False: The moon rotates and revolves
True
What season happens when the sun is directly hitting us?
Summer
BONUS - Name the planets in order starting at the sun
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
Explain the Earths rotation and revolution
It rotates on it's axis, and revolves are the sun
What are the two types of tides?
High tide and Low tide
Explain the movement of the sun earth and moon
Moon rotates on axis and revolves are Earth. Earth rotates on axis and revolves around sun. Sun stays still
We get the least amount of direct sunlight during which season
Winter