Patterns of Earth and Sky
What is the only star in our Solar System?
The Sun
A tiny piece of matter that is too small to see is called an _________.
atom
Which sphere of the Earth is all of the WATER on Earth?
Hydrosphere
Name the 3 main phases of matter.
Solid, Liquid, and Gas
If the Sun is directly above me, what time of day is it?
12 pm, Noon
List 3 properties of a marshmallow.
Possible answers: white, sweet, sticky, soft, squishy
What is the process called when water vapor gets cold and turns into a liquid water drop or rain?
Condensation
Name the 3 main parts of the water cycle.
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation.
The sun rises in the ________ and sets in the _______.
East, West
Which property of molecules causes water and sugar to mix and dissolve?
Attraction
Where is most of Earths water located?
a) groundwater after it rains
b) in the atmosphere as water vapor
c) salt water in the ocean
d) freshwater, like lakes, rivers, streams, etc.
c) salt water in the ocean
Name 4 planets in our solar system that are not Earth and not a dwarf planet.
Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Why don't we see a lot of stars in the daytime?
Possible answer: The Sun outshines the other stars during the daytime because it is the CLOSEST Star to Earth. It looks brighter than other stars that are further away. We can see more stars at night because at nighttime we are facing away from the Sun.
What are small bits of solid material that settle to the bottom of a liquid called?
Sediments
When water evaporates, it goes from the hydrosphere into the ______-sphere.
atmo
Name 4 mixtures.
Possible answers: lemonade, milk, atmosphere, soda, salad dressing, sugar water, coffee, any baked good, etc.
Why do we see different stars at different time of the year?
Possible Answer: We see different stars/ constellations throughout the year because the Earth ORBITS the Sun once a year. The Earth is in different positions/ locations around the Sun and at nighttime we face different stars. The stars do not move, the Earth moves/ orbits around the sun.
What kind of texture ingredient causes liquids that don't normally mix to mix and form a stable mixture? (Hint: we used Lecithin to help oil and vinegar mix)
Emulsifier
List 3 different types of Precipitation.
Rain, snow, hail, sleet, drizzle
Name 4 constellations.
Possible answers: any zodiac sign, Hercules, Orion, Orions Belt, Big Dipper, Little Dipper, Ursa Minor, Ursa Major, Canis Minor, Canis Major, The Dog Star, etc.