Planets
the planet that we live in
Earth
During which phase does the Moon look like a complete bright circle?
Full Moon.
Is sunlight a renewable or non-renewable energy resource?.
Renewable
What is Earth’s outermost solid layer called?
The crust.
How many paragraphs do we need to write?
5
The closest planet to the Sun
Mercury
During which phase does the Moon’s Earth-facing side appear dark?
New Moon
Is coal a renewable or non-renewable energy resource?
Non-renewable.
Which layer lies directly beneath the crust and is Earth’s thickest layer?
The mantle.
What software are we going to use?
AssessPrep
The dwarf planet
Pluto
What does “waxing” mean when describing the Moon?
The illuminated part we can see is getting larger.
Name two renewable energy resources other than sunlight.
Any two: wind, flowing water, geothermal energy or sustainably managed biomass.
Which layer is made mainly of liquid iron and nickel?
The outer core.
Why should a scientific argument include the sources used?
To acknowledge other people’s work and allow readers to check the information.
How many rings does Saturn have?
7 main ring groups
Why does the Moon appear to change shape during the month?
As the Moon orbits Earth, we see different amounts of its sunlit half.
Why are oil, coal and natural gas classified as non-renewable?
They take millions of years to form, and we use them much faster than they are replaced.
Is the mantle mostly solid or liquid, and how can it move?
It is mostly solid rock, but it can flow very slowly over long periods.
Name one environmental benefit of replacing coal-generated electricity with solar electricity.
Less coal is burned, reducing carbon dioxide emissions and air pollution.
What is the hottest planet in the Solar System
Venus
A lunar eclipse happens when Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon. Why does this not happen every Full Moon?
The Moon’s orbit is tilted, so it usually passes above or below Earth’s shadow.
Nuclear power produces little carbon dioxide during electricity generation. Why is uranium still classified as non-renewable?
Uranium is a limited resource mined from Earth and is not replaced on human timescales. Low emissions do not make a resource renewable.
Why is the inner core solid even though it is extremely hot?
The enormous pressure at Earth’s centre keeps it solid.
Explain how solar panels could help a school reduce its use of fossil fuels.
Solar panels convert sunlight into electrical energy. This can replace some electricity generated by burning fossil fuels, so less fuel is needed.