Solar System

the different shapes the moon appears to have

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate one time?

What causes the seasons to change on Earth?

a group of stars that form a pattern (example: Big Dipper)

an imaginary line through the center of the Earth

What causes the objects in the solar system to stay in orbit?

a chunk of rock or metal that orbits the sun

the spinning of an object on its axis

During a lunar eclipse, the _____________ casts a shadow on the moon.

What causes a shadow?

a large body of rock or gas that revolves the sun

an instrument that makes objects appear larger

the movement of one object around another

Which of the following planets is NOT an inner planet?

the path an object takes around another object

What is the sun?

Which of the following are considered "gas giants"?

the sun and all the objects surrounding it

Which season has the most hours of daylight?

What makes it possible for living things to exist on planet Earth?