Earths place Flashcards
An imaginary line an object turns around.
axis🤡🤠
the motion of an object in a circular motion
rotation
a repeating path that one object in space takes around another
orbit
a dark shape made when an object blocks light
shadow
the angle of the earth’s axis
tilt
evidences and models relationships,tree-demensional,patterns
sport porting vocabulary
the first phase of the moon.in this phase , the moon is completely dark since we cant see the side that the sun is shining on.
New moon
The second pase we can see some light reflecting off only about one corner of the Moon surface that faces us
Crescent Moon
What is the third planet from the Sun?
Earth
True or False: Earth is the largest planet in the Solar System.
False
Fill in the blank: Earth is located in the _______ galaxy.
Milky Way
What are the four main layers of Earth?
Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core
Which layer of Earth is solid and composed of rock?
Crust
Multiple choice: Which of the following is not a planet in our Solar System? A) Mars B) Venus C) Proxima Centauri D) Jupiter
C) Proxima Centauri
What is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun?
Approximately 93 million miles or 150 million kilometers
True or False: Earth has one natural satellite.
True
What is the name of Earth’s natural satellite?
The Moon
Fill in the blank: The Earth’s atmosphere is primarily composed of _______.
Nitrogen
What is the approximate age of Earth?
About 4.5 billion years
Multiple choice: Which layer of Earth is liquid? A) Crust B) Mantle C) Outer Core D) Inner Core
C) Outer Core
What is the process by which Earth rotates around the Sun called?
Revolution