Earth
When Earth spins on its axis, this is called?
rotation
In what direction does the sun rise and then set?
rises in the east and sets in the west
Does the moon rotate on its axis?
yes
What is a season?
yearly change in weather conditions and daylight hours
What is a shadow?
dark area that forms where an object blocks light
When Earth revolves around the sun, this is called?
revolution
Does the sun move across the sky from east to west each day?
no, Earth is moving
How long does it take the moon to make one revolution around the Earth?
one month
During which season is the Earth closest to the sun?
the winter
During what time of day are shadows the longest?
early morning and early evening
How long does it take for Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis?
one day or 24 hours
Are the stars in the sky during the daytime?
yes, but they are not seen because the sun is so bright
What are the different patterns of the moon called?
moon phases
During which season is the Earth furthest from the sun?
the summer
During what time of day are shadows the smallest?
middle of the day, noon
How long does it take Earth to make one complete revolution around the sun?
one year or 365.25 days
What are groups of stars that form patterns called?
constellations
Why do we see the different patterns of the moon during the month?
a different amount of sunlight is reflected off of the moon's surface
When the northern hemisphere is in winter, what season is the southern hemisphere in?
summer
During a lunar eclipse, where is the moon?
behind the Earth or in Earth's shadow
Earth's rotation on its axis gives us what?
day and night
When is the sun the highest in the sky?
at noon or 12 pm
What causes tides?
the moon's gravitational pull on the Earth
When the southern hemisphere is in fall, what is the northern hemisphere in?
spring
During a solar eclipse, where is the moon?
between the sun and the Earth