The Earth
Name 2 ways in which the Earth moves.
Rotation and revolution or orbit
Does the Sun move?
no
How does the moon move?
It rotates on its axis and orbits the Earth
What does solar mean?
Something to do with the Sun
How long does it take the Earth to rotate?
24 hours
What is rotation.
Spinning
Why does the Sun appear to move?
Because the Earth is rotating.
How long does it take the Moon to orbit the Earth?
28 days
Where is the Sun in the solar system?
In the Center
How long does it take the Earth to orbit the Sun?
365 days
What does the Earth's rotation cause on Earth?
The cycle of day and night.
What does the apparent movement of the Sun look like on Earth?
The Sun appears to move in a curved or semi circular pattern.
Why can we see the Moon?
It reflects light from the Sun.
Name three planets in the solar system.
Various answers
What do you call the half of the Earth that is north of the equator?
The Northern Hemishpere
What is the imaginary line that the Earth rotates around called?
The axis
What keeps the Earth in orbit around the Sun?
Gravity
Why does the same side of the Moon Always face the Earth?
Because both its rotation and orbit take the same amount of time.
What do you think it is like on planets that are farther away from the Sun.
Colder
Why doesn't the Sun's gravity pull the Moon away from Earth?
Because it is much closer to the Earth
Why does the tilt of the Earth's axis cause seasons on Earth?
Because it always points in the same direction during Earth's orbit.
Why does the Sun have such a strong gravitational pull?
It is very large compared to the planets of the solar system.
Why do you think there is no air on the Moon?
It does not have enough gravity to hold an atmosphere.
Which planet in the solar system is the largest?
Jupiter
Why is it warmer near the equator than it is near the poles.
The Suns energy hits the Earth at a steep angle near the poles.