Cycles
How long does it take Earth to spin once on its axis? What does that give us?
24 hours
day and night
Sun
What is the imaginary line through the North and South Poles called? Earth spins on it.
Axis
How long does it take Earth to revolve once around the sun? (I want the exact amount of time.)
365 and 1/4 days
What is a constellation?
A group of stars that make a picture
Why does Mars look red?
The soil is red
What is the difference between rotation and revolution?
Rotation - spins around on its axis (A in rotation, A in axis)
Revolution - goes around the sun (L in revolution meaning longer)
The sun is the biggest star.
True or False?
False
About how many days does the Lunar Cycle take?
29 days
How far is Earth tilted?
23.5 degrees
What colors are the hottest and coldest stars?
coldest - red
hottest - blue
What are the two main gases in the Sun?
What are two reasons we have seasons?
1 - Earth's revolution around the sun
2 - Earth's axis is tilted
Name one constellation we read about AND explain the myth behind it.
The class will help to decide if you are correct or not.
How long does it take Hailey's Comet to orbit the Sun?
75 years