Solar System Review Game For Mrs. Carmody’s Students

How to Practice: 1.Click to view the slide. 2.Think of or say the answer. 3.Click to see the correct answer. HAVE FUN!

Name the object shown. sun

moon

Earth (planet)

stars

What is the name of the star in the center of our solar system? sun

How does the sun’s size compare to the earth’s? The sun is much larger.

Does the moon always look the same? No, it has 8 phases.

What are the “holes” on the moon’s surface called? craters

How many planets are there in our solar system? 8

What is a force that pulls objects together? gravity

How does the sun’s gravity affect planets? It makes them orbit (circle) the sun.

How does the earth’s gravity affect the moon? It makes the moon orbit (circle) the earth.

How does the earth’s gravity affect people? It keeps us on the ground.

Does the moon have more or less gravity than the earth? less

How is the sun important?  It gives us light.  It gives us heat.  It helps plants grow.  It keeps the earth in orbit around it.

Name the planets in order. MMMMercury VVVVenus EEEEarth MMMMars JJJJupiter SSSSaturn UUUUranus NNNNeptune