Comparing Physical Characteristics of the Sun, Earth and Moon

Use the sites below to research and complete the "Comparing Physical Characteristics" handout.  Click on the "Research Link" under each list of topics.

Earth

Period of Rotation, Period of Revolution

Research Link 

Diameter, Composition, Atmosphere Composition, Position in Solar System

Research Link 

Mass, Temperature Ranges

Research Link 

Layers

Research Link 

Surface Features
Research Link

Moon

Diameter, Mass, Period of Rotation, Temperature Ranges, Position in Solar System
Research Link 

Period of Revolution

Research Link 

Atmosphere Composition, Surface Features
Research Link 

Layers
Research Link 

Composition
Research Link 

Sun

Diameter, Mass, Temperature Ranges, Atmosphere Composition

Research Link 

Composition, Surface Features

Research Link 

Layers

Research Link 

Position in Solar System

Research Link 

Period of Rotation

Research Link 

Period of Revolution

Research Link