Revolution
Give the definition of "revolution".
To move around another object.
Give the definition of "rotate".
To spin around.
True or false: The moon is a planet.
False. It is a satellite.
In which season do we have the longest days (most daylight)?
Summer
Today, how many planets are in our solar system?
8
(RIP Pluto)
What does Earth revolve around?
The sun.
The Earth rotates on something called an..
Axis
Name the planets in our solar system.
From closest to the sun to furthest:
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
What are the two reasons why the Earth has seasons?
What is the name of our solar system?
The Milky Way
What revolves around Earth?
The moon.
How long does it take the Earth to rotate one time?
One day (24 hours).
What does "orbit" mean?
The path of one object around another.
If it is ____ in the Northern hemisphere, it is summer in the Southern hemisphere.
Winter
This is an instrument used to observe stars and planets.
Telescope
Because the Earth revolves around the sun, we get...
Seasons
Day and night.
The Earth's orbit around the sun is what shape?
Elliptical (or oval).
When this part of the Earth is pointing away from the sun, what season are they in?
Winter
Why do some other planets in our solar system take longer to orbit the sun?
They are further away.
How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the Sun?
One year (365 1/4 days).
FLASH BACK: What are the four spheres Earth has?
Biosphere, Geosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere.
True or false: The Earth's axis is tilted.
True.
The part of the Earth tilting toward the sun is experiencing which season?
Summer
FLASH BACK: What are the four basic layers of Earth's interior?
Crust
Mantle
Outer Core
Inner Core