Name 3 main parts of the Earth
- Air
- Water
- Land
Name the surface features of the Earth
A: Polar B: C: D: Continent E: Ocean F: Island
Name 3 things in Space we can see from Earth
- Sun
- Stars
- Moon
Name the other 7 Planets
- Mercury
- Venus
- Mars
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Uranus
- Neptune
How many days does it take for the Earth to complete one trip around the sun?
365 1/4
What 2 things make the Earth different from other planets?
It is the only planet that has air, water and gravity
What is the Solar System?
A group of planets surrounding a star called the sun.
What makes the Earth special?
- It is the only planet in our solar system that supports life.
- It is the only planet where living things can be found.
How does the Earth move?
- It Rotates on it’s own axis
2. It revolves around the sun in an orbit.
Name 5 facts about the Sun
- The Sun is the closest star to Earth… But it is still very far away.
- The sun is 109 times the size of Earth.
- It is a huge ball of burning gas.
- It gives off heat and light energy that travels to earth and allows animals and plants to live.
- The centre of the sun is about 1,3million degrees
- The Earth is just the right distance from the sun to survive.
What is the shape of the Earth called?
A sphere
What is a continent?
A large mass of land
What is air?
Air is a mixture of gas.
How far is planet Earth from the sun?
It is the third planet from the sun
What type of planet is Pluto?
Pluto is a dwarf planet
