Moon
Planets
Seasons
Tides
Fun Facts
100

How long does it take for the moon to revolve around the Earth?

28 days

100

What planets are considered Terrestrial planets?

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
100

What causes the seasons?

Earth's tilt on its axis

100

What causes the tides?

The moon

100

How many planets are there?

8
200

What phase of the moon does the moon cycle always start with?

New moon

200

What planets are considered Gas Giants?

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

200

Which season occurs when the sun's rays hit the northern hemisphere directly?

Summer
200

What are the two types of tides?

High tide and low tide

200

What is the center of our Solar System?

The sun

300

In which phase of the moon is the right quarter of the moon visible?

First quarter

300
Is Pluto a planet?

No

300

Which season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is facing away from the sun?

Winter

300

How many hours are in-between the two high tides and two low tides?

12 1/2
300

What did early astronomers believe the center of our Solar System was?

Earth

400

How many phases of the moon are there?

400

Which planet is Earth's twin?

Venus

400

Which season occurs when the sun isn't directly hitting the Northern Hemisphere, and the Northern Hemisphere is facing the sun?

Spring

400

The lowest low tides occur during which two moon phases?

First Quarter and Last Quarter

400

What is the sun made out of?

Hydrogen and Helium

500

What are some characteristics of the moon?

Rocky, craters, no atmosphere, little water, no life

500
What is the correct order of the planets?

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

500

Which season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere isn't being directly hit by the sun, and the Northern Hemisphere is turned away from the sun?

Fall

500

The highest high tides occur during which moon phases?

New Moon and Full Moon

500
What is the order of planets by size?

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Venus, Mars, Mercury