SC.5.E.5.3 Flashcards
Distinguish among the following objects of the Solar System—Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets—and identify Earth’s position in it
1
Q
The ___ is the center of our Solar System.
A
Sun
2
Q
The planets orbit the ___.
A
Sun
3
Q
The Earth is the ___ planet from the Sun.
A
third
4
Q
A ___ is a natural object that orbits a planet.
A
moon
5
Q
A ___ is a small, rocky object that orbits the Sun, mostly found between Mars and Jupiter.
A
asteroid
6
Q
A ___ is made of ice, dust, and gas and often has a tail when near the Sun.
A
comet
7
Q
The ___ is the only planet in our Solar System known to support life.
A
Earth
8
Q
The ___ is a star that gives Earth heat and light.
A
Sun
9
Q
___ are objects that orbit the Sun and have cleared their orbit of other debris.
A
Planets
10
Q
The Moon orbits the ___.
A
Earth
