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Science Study Guide Chapter 7 “Earth in Space”
Section 1
1. Earth’s orbit around the Sun is _____________________. (shape)
2. During each _______________________, the Sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer
or the Tropic of Capricorn.
3. Earth’s axis is ___________________.
4. Earth completes one _______________________ each year.
5. The __________________________ includes the Sun, planets, asteroids, and comets.
6. During an _________________________, Earth’s tilt is neither toward or away from the
Sun.
7. Earth’s curved path around the Sun is an ____________________.
8. The Earth _________________________ on its ____________________ causing us to
have __________________________________.
9. The Earth _________________________ around the _________________, causing us to
experience ____________________________.
10. How does Earth’s tilt affect its seasons?
11. Does South America experience the seasons at the same time as North America? Explain
your answer.
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______________________ are the changing views of the Moon as seen from Earth.
Dark areas on the Moon’s surface created by lava flows are _______________.
Both Earth and the Moon ____________________ around an axis.
When the Sun, Earth, and the Moon are lined up and the full moon moves into Earth’s
shadow, a ______________________________ occurs.
Meteorites striking the surface of the Moon created __________________________.
Light colored areas on the Moon are ________________________.
A ___________________________ occurs when the Earth moves into the Moon’s
shadow.
Describe the 2 motions of the Moon.
Describe the surface of the Moon.
Section 3
1. Our solar system is thought to have formed from a huge _______________, a rotating
cloud of gas, ice, and dust.
2. Almost all ______________________ in our solar system are located beyond Neptune.
3. The _______________________________ separates the inner and outer planets.
4. __________________________________ are used to measure distances between objects
in the solar system.
5. ____________________________ is the largest planet and has a storm called the Great
Red Spot.
6. ____________________________ is the farthest from the Sun and is believed to be part
ice and part rock.
7. ___________________________ has surface temperatures that allow water to exist in
three states. It also has a protective ozone layer.
8. ______________________________ is the closest to the Sun and is covered with craters.
9. _______________________ is sometimes called the red planet and has the largest
volcano in our solar system.
10. ________________________ is sometimes called Earth’s twin because of its size and
mass. It is also surrounded by thick clouds.
11. ____________________________ looks blue-green because of methane in its
atmosphere and has at least 27 moons.
12. _____________________________looks blue because of methane in its atmosphere and
has the fastest winds of all the planets.
13. ____________________________ has a striking ring system made up of seven major
ring divisions. It is the sixth planet from the Sun.
14. Name the inner planets.
15. Name the outer planets.
16. Which outer planet is not like the others?
17. Which planet is third from the Sun?
18. Which planet’s satellites are called Galilean satellites and why?
19. How are comets and asteroids alike? How are they different?
20. Why can Jupiter be considered a miniature solar system?