Sun, Earth, & Moon Review - NICHOLAS GLAESER | Library

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Which celestial body has the highest temperature on its surface?

1

What makes life possible on Earth compared to the Sun and Moon?

1

Which celestial body orbits around the Earth?

1

Which celestial body is smallest in size?

3

Match the celestial bodies with their physical characteristics.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Moon		Large gas ball radiating heat and light, central to solar system.
Earth		No atmosphere, experiences extreme temperature changes.
Sun		Has a breathable atmosphere and supports life.

3

Pair these celestial objects with their corresponding atmosphere features.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Moon		Almost Non-Existent
Sun		Hot and Dense
Earth		Rich in Oxygen

3

Align these celestial bodies with their position in the Solar System.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Earth		Earth's Satellite
Moon		Center
Sun		Third Planet

3

Match the celestial body to its gravitational pull.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Moon		Medium
Earth		Strongest
Sun		Weakest

2

What are the main gases present in the Earth's atmosphere?

2

What differentiates the Sun from the Earth and the Moon?

2

What are differences in the surface characteristics between Sun, Earth, and Moon?

2

What are two differences between the Earth and the Moon?

1

The Sun, the Earth, and the Moon are all about the same size.

1

The Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun and reflects the Sun's light.

1

True or False: The Sun is a planet like Earth and the moon, with a surface you could stand on.

1

The Sun produces its own light and heat due to nuclear reactions.

3

Explain the composition of each celestial body

Mostly Iron, Oxygen, Nitrogen, water
Hydrogen and Helium
Silicon, Iron, Magnesium

Sun's composition
Moon's composition
Earth's composition

6

Drag the physical characteristics to the correct celestial body.

affects tides on Earth
Its gravity holds the solar system together
Earth's only natural satellite
Yellow dwarf star
23.5° tilt on axis
breathable atmosphere

Sun
Earth
Moon

3

Drag each title to the correct celestial body.

Select the physical characteristics found on each celestial body. Multiple selections are allowed on each row.

4

Drag the time of day to the correct position of the sun.

	Sun	Earth	Moon
Star
Reflects light from the sun
Has gravity
Contains rocks
Has an atmosphere
Supports life
Produces light
Has craters
Has a core
Shape like a sphere

	Sun	Earth	Moon
Star
Reflects light from the sun
Has gravity
Contains rocks
Has an atmosphere
Supports life
Produces light
Has craters
Has a core
Shape like a sphere