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?