Everything that exists, including Earth, the planets, the stars, and all of space.
100
True or False.
We see the sun move across the sky throughout the day. This happens because our sun is constantly revolving around Earth.
False. Our Earth rotates around the Sun.
100
True or False.
It takes our Earth 365 to complete one full rotation.
False. It takes our Earth 24 hours to complete one full rotation.
100
True or False.
We have 4 seasons throughout the year because of our Earth's rotation. When we are facing the sun, it is summer. When we are facing away from the sun, it is winter.
False. We have 4 seasons because our Earth is at a tilt and revolves around the sun.
200
What is the difference between rotation and revolution? How long does it take Earth to rotate around the Sun? Revolve?
Rotation- 24 hours
Revolution- 365 days
200
True or False.
An asteroid is a large, hot ball of gas.
False. An asteroid is a rocky or metallic object that orbits the sun.
200
True or False. The Moon is considered a large object that orbits a star.
False. A planet is a large object that orbits a star. The moon is an object that orbits a planet.
200
True or False. A meteor is a meteoroid that enters Earth’s atmosphere. It appears as a bright streak in the sky.
True
200
True or False. A nebula is an exploded star.
False. A supernova is an exploded star. A nebula is a huge cloud of gas and dust in space. Every star begins as a nebula.
300
Which galaxy is our solar system located in?
The Milky Way Galaxy
300
Why do we have 8 phases of the moon?
The moon does not actually change shape! What changes is the Moon’s lighted side that we can see. The Moon reflects the light off of the sun.
300
Why can't scientists send space probes into a black hole?
The object is gone forever.
300
True or False. A nebula is a group of stars that appear to form a pattern.
False. A constellation is a group of stars that appear to form a pattern.
300
True or False. A comet is a ball of hydrogen gas that orbits the sun.
False. A comet is a ball of ice that orbits the sun.
400
What is the International Date Line?
A LINE OF LONGITUDE OF 180 DEGREES. ?WEST OF THIS IDL IS ONE CALENDAR DAY LATER THAN IT IS IN PLACES EAST OF THIS LINE.
400
If it is 1:00 p.m. in Hawaii, what time is it in New York City?
6:00 p.m.
400
Explain the difference between a meteor and a meteorite.
Meteor-A meteoroid that enters Earth’s atmosphere. It appears as a bright streak in the sky.
Meteorite- Strikes the Earth
400
Why do we have a total of 24 time zones in the world?
It takes the Earth 24 hours to complete a full rotation.
400
Why can we still see the light of stars that burnt out year ago?
The speed of light and the distance between the Earth/Stars.
500
Name the 8 planets in our Solar System in order, beginning with the planet closest to the Sun.
Name the 5 landforms on the Earth and explain each.
CRATER- A DEPRESSION ON THE SURFACE OF A PLANET OR MOON.
MARIA-LARGE, DARK, FLAT SURFACE AREAS ON THE MOON.
HIGHLANDS- LIGHT COLORED REGIONS NEAR THE LUNAR POLES.
MOUNTAINS- FOUND AROUND THE EDGES OF LARGE MARIA.
VALLEYS- CIGAR SHAPED DEPRESSIONS ON THE MOON
500
Explain the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse.
Solar Eclipse-When Earth passes through the Moon’s shadow.
Lunar Eclipse- When Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.