Movement of the earth
What does revolving around the sun cause?
the 4 seasons
The star in the middle of our solar system is called what?
The sun!
True or false: the moon produces light?
False
Which planet is the largest?
Jupiter
How is the solar system held together?
By gravity
What does the Earth's rotation cause?
Day and Night
What is a star?
A star is a gigantic ball of glowing gas that produces light and heat
Which is closest to the earth: the Sun, the moon or Mercury?
The Moon!
Why should you not look at a solar eclipse?
You can damage your eyes very badly, its like a sunburn for your eyes.
There are 2 contstellations in the sky called
the ____ Dipper and the ______ Dipper
Big, Little
How long does the earth take to revolve around the sun?
1 year?
What is a constellation?
Star formations in the sky that have a story or a myth connected to them
How long does it take for the moon to orbit the earth?
28 days
Which planet has rings?
Saturn
What major space event happened this week?
A solar eclipse
Which of the 4 seasons is your favorite?
Spring, summer, fall or winter! your choice!
How long ago was the solar system formed?
4.6 billion years ago
How many moon phases are there?
8
What is the Universe?
All the matter and energy that space contains
What kind of cookie did we make the phases of the moon out of?
How long does the earth take to rotate?
1 day or 24 hours
True or False: Our sun is the biggest one
False!
Name 2 phases of the moon
First Quarter, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent, Waxing Crescent, Waning Gibbous, Waxing Gibbous, New Moon, Full Moon
What is the furthest planet from Earth?
Neptune
Which group of Aboriginal people use a turtle shell for their lunar calendar?
The Haida people of British Colombia