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Key Words

             Sun               Moon        Earth  planets            star       solar system  orbit

             atmosphere  sphere            poles      Equator        space      rotation           revolution

             imaginary         day         night      spin           axis       seasons            satellite

             constellation                 heavenly bodies







                    Let’s Exercise
                    Let   ’ s Ex er cise


            I.  Fill in the blanks.

               1.                              is the third planet from the sun.


               2.  The Earth rotates from West to                                        .

               3.                              of the Earth causes seasons.


               4.  The                               is huge ball of hot gases.

               5.                              shine all day and night.



           II.  Give one word answers.

               1.  The blue planet                                   –

               2.  A layer of air surrounding the Earth  –


               3.  The fixed imaginary path                          –

               4.  The closest star to the Earth                     –


               5.  A heavenly body with its own light                –


           III.  Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.

               1.  How many planets are there in the solar system? Name them.


               2.  Define rotation and revolution.

               3.  What causes day and night?





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