One way to take notes about your planet is to answer questions about it. Maybe you remember where some of the answers are.

 

Maybe you made bookmarks or favorites?

Directions for Part 4:

 

1. Print these directions. Go to the [File Menu] and choose "Print" or press APPLE-P. Keep the paper and check off the parts you finish.
2. Answer the questions below:
3. You may go back to any of the Internet planet sites to look for the answers.

 

Questions:

1. Earth's equatorial diameter (the distance across the whole planet, right through the middle) is 12,756 km. How big is your planet? Is it bigger or smaller than earth?
   
2. Earth is about 152,000,000 km from the sun. How far away from the sun is your planet? Is it farther or closer than earth?
   
3. Earth has 1 natural satellite, the moon. How many moons does your planet have?
   
4. Earth's revolution time around the sun is 365.26 days or 1 year. How long does it take your planet to orbit the sun? Is it longer or shorter than earth's year?
   
5. Earth is the "3rd Rock from the Sun". Is your planet rocky or gaseous?
   
6. The earth's rotation time is 23.93 hours or 1 day. How long is a day on your planet? Is it longer or shorter than earth's day?
   
7. What temperatures are reported on your planet? Are they colder or hotter than on earth?

    

    

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