6.E.1: Understanding the Earth/Moon/Sun system
6.E.1.1: Explaining relative motions and positions of
Earth, Sun, and Moon
Effect on seasons
Effect on tides
Effect on lunar phases and eclipses
6.E.1.2: Explain why Earth sustains life compared to
other planets
Types of surface and atmosphere
Gravitational forces
Location relative to the Sun
6.E.1.3: Summarize space explorations
Historical development
Types of explorations
Information gained from them
A comet
Which celestial body is composed of ice?
A solar flare
Which event on the Sun may interfere with communication on
Earth?
Light, heat, energy, gravitational pull, etc.
Give an example of how the Sun affects the Earth.
A solar eclipse
Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between
the Earth and the Sun?
Mercury
Which planet is located closest to the Sun?
The gravitational pull of the Moon
What determines the tides of our oceans?
24 hours
How long does it take for the Earth to rotate?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
What are the four terrestrial planets?
Orbit
What is another name for a revolution when referring to
planets?
The Moon
What is our natural satellite?
A lunar eclipse
Which type of eclipse occurs when the moon enters Earth’s
shadow?
The Sun’s gravitational pull
What force keeps planets in orbit?
It has a larger gravitational pull
Describe the gravitational pull of an object with large mass
They experience opposite seasons
Describe the differences in seasons in the Northern and
Southern Hemispheres
23.5
The Earth’s axis is tilted how many degrees?
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