THE SOLAR SYSTEM
What´s the name of the star at the centre of our Solar System?
The Sun
Which is the largest of the INNER planets?
The Earth
The Earth´s movement on its own axis is called...
Rotation
Why is the Earth called the BLUE PLANET?
Because most of its surface is covered with water
Name 2 celestial bodies that orbit the Sun
Comets, planets...
Which are the small celestial bodies that orbit the Sun in an elliptical path?
Comets
What´s the name of the Earth´s natural satellite?
The Moon
The Earth´s movement around the Sun is called...
Revolution
Which layer of the Earth contains all the waters on Earth?
The Hydrosphere
Classify the following words into EARTH´S REVOLUTION or EARTH´S ROTATION
. 24 hours . A year
. 365 days . A day
. 24 hours: rotation
. A year: revolution
. 365 days: revolution
. A day: rotation
Name 2 inner planets
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Which is smaller, the Earth or the Moon?
The Moon
How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?
365 days or one year
Which layer is the solid part of the Earth?
The geosphere
TRUE or FALSE
. The Earth is mostly made of gas
. The Moon is the Earth´s artificial satellite
. Neptune is the furthest planet from the Sun
. The Earth is mostly made of gas: FALSE
. The Moon is the Earth´s artificial satellite: FALSE
. Neptune is the furthest planet from the Sun: TRUE
Name two outer planets
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
How many days does it take to the Moon to orbit the Earth?
28 days
The Earth´s rotation causes...
Day and night
The layer of the Earth that contains the clouds and looks white is the...
Atmosphere
Which is the fourth planet from the Sun
Mars
Name the planets in order from the Sun
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Do you remember the PHASES OF THE MOON?
Can you name one of them?
Waxing Moon, new Moon, full Moon, waning Moon
The Earth´s revolution causes...
The four seasons: Spring, summer, winter and autumn
Why is the Earth unique in our Solar System?
Give 3 reasons
Because it is at a perfect distance from the Sun,
It is surrounded by a layer of air
It contains water
Which SEASON has long days, short nights and temperatures high and dry?
SUMMER