Vocabulary
What is a downard force called?
Gravity
The Sun
How long does the moon cycle last?
a month
True/False
The sun is the biggest star.
False
Ms. Seering's favorite food is
Pasta or tacos
What is the dark area or shape created by blocking light?
Shadow
What creates night and day?
Earth's rotation
True/False
The moon impacts the ocean tides.
True
The sun is the _______ star to Earth.
Closest
What is the MD state bird?
Baltimore Oriole
What is the spinning motion of a planet or other object on its axis?
rotation
How long is Earth's rotation?
24 Hours
Does the moon give off light?
True/False
The sun is the brightest star in the night sky
False
What is Ms. Seering's dog's name?
Luna
What is the imaginary line through Earth from pole to pole which Earth spins around?
Axis
How long is Earth's revolution?
365 days
How many moon phases are there?
8
Why do other stars appear not as bright as the sun?
Because they are farther away from Earth
How many students go to Bellows Spring Elementary?
Around 830
What is the movement of one object around another in orbit
revolution
The amount of daylight in the winter is shorter due to..
Earth's tilt leaning away from the sun.
Why does the moon appear to be different shapes?
Due to the shadows Earth casts upon it
Why does the sun appear brighter than other stars?
Because it is closer to Earth
When did Bellows Spring Elementary open?
2003