Earth Introduction Questions

1. Describe the Earth's position in the Solar System.

2. What is the Earth's diameter and how does it compare to the other planets?

3. How does the moon's size compare to the Earth?

4. What is the densest planet in the Solar System?

5. How long is an Earth day? Earth year?

6. About how far is the Earth from the Sun? When is it closest, furthest from the Sun?

7. Describe the shape of the Earth's orbit.

8. Describe why we have seasons.

9. What is the recorded temperature range on Earth?

10. What makes up the Earth's atmosphere?