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Earth Location and MovementThird planet from the sun in our solar system Not too close and not too far away, good conditions for lifeRotates every 24 hours on its axis of 23.5Orbits the sun every year (365 days)

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Physical characteristicsSurface has dark volcanic flows called Maria (singular Mare). Has no atmosphere, wind or weatherDiameter: 2,000 milesCovered in craters and dustQUIZ #6How long does it take for the Suns light to reach the Earth? 8 Minutes 8 Seconds8 Days

CitationsGoogle Images: buzz lightyear; sun, earth, moon; earth; moon; sun; space; sun at the center of the universe; sun core; earth and sun compared; earths layers; earths axis; moon maria; moons rotation and revolutionmoviesounds.comhttp://kisdwebs.katyisd.org/campuses/OKE/teacherweb/martina/Lists/Calendar/Attachments/477/8_D_Graphic_Organizer_Answer_Key.pdfhttp://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space/sun.html http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/sun/prominences.shtmlhttp://www.thesuntoday.org/glossary/layers-of-the-sun/ http://www.suntrek.org/sun-as-a-star/sun-and-earth/comparing-size-sun-and-earth.shtml http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/time/moon/facts.htm www.microsoftwork.com (clipart)Earth Physical CharacteristicsHas a rocky surface, of which is covered by oceans of liquid waterHas 3 layers: core, mantle, crustHas an atmosphere of gasesInhabited by living things

MoonPhysical Characteristics the size of EarthLess mass than EarthWeaker gravitational pull than EarthBrightest object in the sky after the sunDoes not give off its own light, but reflects the suns light

MoonLocation and MovementOrbits Earth Earths only natural satelliteSpins once on its axis in the same amount of time it takes to orbit Earth (about one month)We always only see one side of the moon. Has eight phases

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