Vocabulary
Imaginary line that passes through Earth.
Axis
When the Northern Hemisphere is pointed towards the sun, the Southern Hemisphere is likely experiencing what season of the year?
Does the sun produce its own light?
NO
What causes the Sun to "rise"?
The turning of the Earth.
Moon Phase where the whole moon is visible?
Full Moon
A ball of burning gas.
Star
How long does it take for Earth to revolve around the Sun?
One Year.
What causes the Moon to shine?
Why does the appearance of the moon change?
The moon orbits around the Earth.
An object making a complete turn on its axis.
Rotation
How does Earth's movement create night and day?
Turns toward the Sun and then turns away from the sun.
Moon's gravity causes the tides.
Why do the planets revolve around the Sun?
Sun's Gravity
Moon Phase where the moon is not visible in the night sky?
New Moon
Group of stars that found together in the night sky.
Constellations
What is the difference between Earth's rotation and Earth's revolution?
Rotation - One Day
Revolution - One Year
The moon ________ around the Earth.
Revolves
How long does it take for Earth to revolve around the Sun?
One Year
To use your senses to examine or inspect the world
Observe
Making a complete turn around another object.
Revolution.
When the Northern Hemisphere is pointed towards the sun, it is likely experiencing what season of the year?
Summer
How long does it take for the moon to revolve around the Earth?
30 days/1 month.
Mercury
Moon Phase that is halfway to a Full Moon.
First Quarter