Science Ch 8 Lessons 3-4

A chunk of rock that orbits the sun

In the winter, the sun is lowest in the sky in Earth's _________.

an imaginary line that runs between N and S poles

The ______ is made up of the sun, the eight planets, and other objects.

one complete trip around the sun; takes one whole year

Which direction does the sun appear to rise in the morning?

a large ball-shaped body that travels around the sun

Which planet is NOT an outer planet?

Which of these planets is closest to the sun?

one complete spin on an axis; causes day and night