The Universe
Name four types of celestial bodies
planets, moons, comets, asteroids, meteorites, stars...
Our solar system is located
Milky Way
An imaginary line that splits the Earth into two hemispheres
The Equator
The movement of the Earth around the Sun
Orbit or revolution
A physical map shows the natural features of a place such as mountains and rivers.
True or false?
True
The name of our galaxy.
The Milky Way
The third planet from the sun
The natural satelite of the Earth
The Moon
How long does it take the Earth to orbit the sun?
365 days
A lunar eclipse is when the Earth blocks the light from the Sun.
True or false?
True
The theory that explaing the begining of the universe
The Big Bang Theory
Smaller planets which rotate around the sun
Dwarf Planets
The name of the Earth's layer of water
Hydrosphere
The two movements of the Earth.
Rotation and revolution.
Name three components of a map.
Scale, Key and compass.
3 types of the galaxies
Irregular, Spiral, Elliptical
Similar in size to asteroids but are made up of a mix of rock and ice
Comets
This makes the Earth unique
It is the only proper planet in the Solar System on which life can prosper
Consequences of the Earth's movement? (There are two)
Seasons and days
This happens when the moon is positioned between the Sun and the Earth
Solar eclipse
The center of the Solar System
The Sun
Put the solar systems's planets in order based on distance from the sun. Start with the nearest one
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
How long does the rotation of the Earth last?
24 hours ( one day)
What angle is the Earth's rotation axis at?
23.5
A map that uses lines or colours to show regional or national borders of a land.
A political map.