Earth Flashcards - 3rd Planet from the Sun
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Earth is the ___

third planet from the sun

How many planets are there in our galaxy?

8-9 planets

What is the name of our galaxy?

Milky Way

Our sun is the only ____ in our solar system.

<p>star</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the nine planets in our solar system.

<p>Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto</p> Signup and view all the answers

1 astronomical unit is ___

<p>average distance from Earth to sun (150 million km)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Light travels at ___

<p>300,000 km/s</p> Signup and view all the answers

Light year is the ______.

<p>distance light travels in one year</p> Signup and view all the answers

Earth's axis is tilted ____ degrees.

<p>23.5 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

Earth rotates once every _____

<p>24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rotation causes ___

<p>day and night and temperature changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

The direction Earth rotates is ____

<p>counterclockwise</p> Signup and view all the answers

Earth revolves around ____

<p>sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Planetary Facts

  • Earth is the third planet from the Sun in our solar system.
  • There are 8 to 9 planets located within our galaxy, the Milky Way.
  • The solar system's only star is our Sun.

List of Planets

  • The nine recognized planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.

Astronomical Measurements

  • One astronomical unit (AU) is the average distance from Earth to the Sun, approximately 150 million kilometers.
  • Light travels at a speed of 300,000 kilometers per second.
  • A light year measures the distance light travels in one year.

Earth's Rotation and Revolution

  • Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees.
  • The planet rotates once every 24 hours, resulting in day and night as well as temperature variations.
  • Earth's rotation occurs in a counterclockwise direction.
  • The planet revolves around the Sun, which contributes to the changing seasons.

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Test your knowledge about Earth and its place in the solar system with these flashcards. Learn interesting facts about our planet, the Milky Way galaxy, and the other planets that orbit the sun. Perfect for students of astronomy or anyone curious about space.

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