Star sequences
Earth mapping
Earth rotation & time zones
The planets
Bonus questions
100
What type of star is Alpha Centauri?
Main sequence
100
What does it mean when contour lines are close together?
The incline is steep
100
How many degrees does earth rotate per hour?
15 Degrees
100
What planet is known for its rings?
Saturn
100
what is insolation?
incoming solar radiation
200
What are the majority of stars?
Main sequence
200
what direction do contour lines bend when a stream or river goes through them?
They bend the opposite direction the river is flowing.
200
What does the north pole point to?
Polaris
200
what planet is this?
Earth
200
what does it mean when its summer?
its probably hot out
300
how does the surface of white dwarfs compare to red giants?
They are much hotter.
300
what do isolines never do?
Touch or Cross
300
where does the sun rise?
The east
300
What planet is this?
Neptune
300
what does it mean when its snowing?
its cold out
400
What star is closest in size and color to our sun?
Alpha Centauri.
400
What connects equal points of elevation?
Contour Lines.
400
what does the Foucault Pendulum show?
The earths rotation
400
What is between Mars and Jupiter?
The asteroid belt
400
what do all stars give off?
electromagnetic energy
500
what is the color and luminosity of our sun?
Yellow a and 6,000 Degrees.
500
What connects points of equal value?
isolines
500
What is June 21st?
The summer solstice
500
what is the asteroid belt on the outside of our galaxy called?
The Kuiper belt
500
what is the biggest thing in our solar system?
Mr. Schaertl mom