Comparing the Sun, Earth, and

Moon

The Sun• What physical

features do you notice?

• How does the Sun compare to the Earth and Moon?

• What does the Sun provide for the Earth?

Physical Characteristics of the Sun

Sunspots

Solar Flare

Sun’s Corona

Prominence

Earth’s Moon

• What physical features do you observe on the Moon?

• How does the Moon’s physical features compare to the Sun and Earth?

Physical Features of the Moon Rocky Surface

Craters Mountains

Maria

The Earth

• What physical features do you notice on the Earth?

• How do Earth’s physical features help support life?

Physical Features of the Earth

Landforms, such as mountains, plains, volcanoes, valleys etc.

water

atmosphere

Other characteristics of Earth include plants and animals.

How do the Sun, Earth, and Moon compare to each other?

How are they alike?

How are they different?