Shape of Earth and Gravity
Motions of Earth
Day and Night
Shadows
Seasons
Constellations
100
What is the name of the force that keeps us from falling off of the Earth?
Gravity
100
The Earth spinning on its axis is called _____________.
Rotation
100
According to this chart, which month has the longest days?
December
100
When we see the Sunrise and Sunset, is the Earth moving or is the Sun moving?
The Earth moves, the Sun stays put
100
When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is _______________ in the Southern Hemisphere.
winter
100
Which motion of Earth causes different constellations to be visible during different months of the year?
The revolution of the Earth
200
Gravity is a force that _________ on objects.
pulls
200
The Earth orbiting the Sun is called its ________________.
Revolution
200
According to this chart, which month has the longest days in Chicago?
June
200
The Sun always rises in the ________.
East
200
_____________________(2 words) is the measure of how strong light is. It is measured in Lux (lx).
Light intensity
200
Why are different constellations seen during different seasons?
The Earth is in a different position in its orbit in different seasons.
300
How would you describe what direction is down for everyone on Earth?
Down is always towards the center of the Earth
300
How long does it take Earth to complete one rotation?
24 hours
300
Which motion of Earth causes day and night?
rotation
300
The Sun always sets in the ___________.
West
300
What season would you most likely be in if the Sun was shining on you like the picture below?
Summer because the light is direct.
300
What constellation can be seen year-round in the Northern Hemisphere?
Ursa Minor (the little dipper)
400
Which of these objects would have the MOST gravitational pull?
The Moon (objects with more mass have greater gravitational pull)
400
How long does it take Earth to complete one revolution?
365 Days
400
How does the Earth's tilt affect the length of days in the Northern Hemisphere?
Because the Earth is tilted on an axis, the N.H. has longer days in the summer and shorter days in the winter.
400
Which position(s) would have the SHORTEST shadow?
Position 3 (Noon)
400
In the photo, what season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?
Winter because it is receiving indirect light.
400
Which constellation(s) can be viewed in DECEMBER?
Cepheus and Gemini
500
Give 1 piece of evidence that the Earth is round and explain how it proves it.
-Boats disappearing over the horizon
-Satellite photos show Earth is round
-The more you zoom in on a circle, the flatter it looks
500
How many rotations does Earth complete in the Month of March?
31
500
What would happen to the length of day and night if Earth WASN'T titled on an axis?
Day and Night would be the same length all year round.
500
Which position(s) would have the LONGEST shadows?
1 (early morning) and 5 (early evening)
500
What two motions of Earth cause the light intensity to change throughout the year?
the rotation of Earth and the revolution of Earth
500
What is the name of this constellation?
Scorpius