EARTH SYSTEMS
Which Earth system includes rocks and land?
👉 Lithosphere
Is the Sun a star or a planet?
👉 Star
Why is water a basic need?
👉 It supports life
What is a constellation?
👉 A group of stars forming a pattern
A lunar calendar follows the patterns of what?
👉 The Moon
Which system includes rivers, lakes, oceans, and groundwater?
👉 Hydrosphere
Why is Alberta warmer in summer?
👉 More direct sunlight and longer days
Name one way animals or plants use water.
👉 Drinking, growing, habitat
Why do constellations appear to move during the year?
👉 Earth rotates
The calendar we use at school follows what?
👉 The Sun
What Earth system includes all living things?
👉 Biosphere
Where is sunlight most direct on Earth?
👉 The Equator
Name one action that shows care for water.
👉 Reusable bottles, short showers, pick up litter
What is Polaris also called?
👉 The North Star
What is one difference between a lunar and Gregorian calendar?
👉 Moon vs Sun
If there is less rain, which Earth system changes first?
👉 Hydrosphere
Why do living things need sunlight?
👉 Energy, warmth, plants make food
Why is water sacred to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples?
👉 It gives life and connects all living things
Why is Polaris important?
👉 It shows where north is
Name one culture that uses a lunar calendar.
👉 Inuit, Chinese, Islamic, Jewish, Hindu
How can a change in one Earth system affect another? (Give one example.)
👉 Example: Less rain affects plants
What would happen to plants if there was less sunlight?
👉 They wouldn’t grow well / could die
Is pouring chemicals down the drain caring for water? Why or why not?
👉 No — it pollutes water
Are Indigenous star stories only for entertainment? Explain.
👉 No — they teach lessons and seasonal knowledge
True or false: A lunar calendar uses moon phases.
👉 True