Earth's Rotation and Orbit
What causes day and night on Earth?
Earths rotation
Which phase of the moon occurs when it is completely dark?
New moon
What is the main source of light and heat for Earth?
the sun
What is a constellation?
A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern
Why do we have seasons on Earth?
Earth rotates on a tilted axis.
How long does it take Earth to complete one rotation?
24 hours
What phase comes after the new moon?
waxing crescent
Which star is closest to Earth?
the sun
What is the main reason we see different constellations during different seasons?
The Earth orbits the sun, changing our view of the stars
What causes the tides on Earth?
The moon
365 days
How many moons does Earth have?
1
Why do some stars appear brighter than others?
How close the star is to Earth, how large the star is, and hot/powerful the star is
What is a pattern of stars in the sky that people recognize as shapes?
constellation
What are the two types of tides?
Spring and Neap (High and Low)
What do we call the path that the Earth takes as it orbits the sun?
Revolution
What causes the phases of the moon?
The moons orbit around the Earth causes the moon's surface reflects different amounts of sunlight.
What is the temperature like in the core of the sun?
Extremely hot
What is the name one of the constellations?
correct
What season is it right now?
Fall/Autumn
What do we call the imaginary line that Earth spins around?
the axis
What causes the tides on Earth?
The moon
What do we call the explosion of a star at the end of its life cycle?
supernova
Can you describe one constellation? (what is its name and image)
correct
Name the seasons in order.
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall/Autumn