The Solar System
Earth
The Moon
Climate Change
Extra
100
How many planets are in the solar system?
Eight planets
100
How many days does it take earth to orbit the Sun?
365 days
100
How many moons does Earth have?
One.
100
Name one thing that causes pollution
Cars, buses, gas, mining, etc.
100
How many poles does Earth have?
Two
200
What is the biggest planet?
Jupiter
200
Name 3 Oceans on Earth.
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, Antarctic (Southern)
200
How many days does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth?
28 Days
200
What type of pollution cases this?
Light Pollution
200
What are the two things that stars produce?
Heat and Light.
300
What is a dwarf planet?
A very small planet. Pluto.
300
What is this layer called? What is it made up of?
The atmosphere. It is made up of gases.
300
What phase of the moon is this?
A full moon.
300
What are the three types of pollution?
Air Pollution. Noise Pollution. Light Pollution.
300
Name the 2nd and 7th plants from the sun
Venus and Saturn.
400
What is this? What is it made out of?
A comet. Dust and Ice.
400
What are the 7 continents on Earth?
North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Antartica, Australia
400
What is this called? When the moon is blocked by the Earth's shadow?
A lunar eclipse.
400
What type of gas is the main cause of climate change?
Carbon Dioxide
400
What is this?
A satellite
500
Name at least 3 things in a galaxy.
or
5 things in OUR solar system.
Stars, planets, moons, comets, asteroids
500
What does Earth have that no other planet does?
Liquid Water.
500
What are the large spots on the moon called?
Craters
500
Name two impacts of climate change?
Melting Ice, extreme weather, changing ecosystems, mass migration.
500
Name another planet that has a moon
Jupiter
600
What is this ? What planets is it in between?
The astroid belt. Large rocks that orbit the sun.
600
How much of Earth is covered by Water? Is it salt water or fresh water?
70% Salt Water
600
How many phases does the moon have? What are they?
4 phases:
1st Quarter
Full Moon
3rd Quarter
New Moon
600
Name four ways to help fight climate change.
Save energy, recycle, use sustainable transportation (walking, cycling, the bus), protect water and ecosystems, do not litter
600
What causes high tide and low tide?
The moon