Day and Night
the imaginary line that Earth spins on
axis
True/False The Moon is a planet.
False
What pattern of motion causes seasons?
Earth's revolution
Constellations are made of...
stars
What latitude is the Equator? (how many degrees)
0 degrees
Earth rotates on its axis once every ...
24 hours
The shape of the moon seems to change because...?
The moon revolves around Earth
The Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun and it gets more hours of daylight. What season is it in the USA?
Summer
Name the star that all constellations appear to rotate around.
The North Star (Polaris)
Where on Earth is there the LEAST direct sunlight all year?
the North or South pole
The Earth's rotation causes .........
day and night
The Earth's revolution around the Sun causes.......
our seasons
Winter is colder because...
Earth is tilted away from the sun (indirect light)
Name a tool that astronomers use to study the night sky at a certain time and location
Sky Chart
How much of the moon is lit up in space?
half
True or false: The Earth completes one rotation every year.
False
The name that we call the gray, rocky satellite that revolves around the Earth
Moon
winter
Why does the Big Dipper appear to rotate around the North Star?
Because the Earth is rotating on its axis every 24 hours.
How often does a lunar eclipse occur?
twice a year
the Earth rotating toward the Sun
How many days does it take to see all of the phases of the moon?
28 days
In which season(s) do both hemispheres receive the same amount of sunlight?
Spring and Fall
Why can I see my Zodiac constellation in some months but not others?
because the Earth is revolving around the Sun every year.
How often does a solar eclipse occur?
about every 1.5 years