Movement
What is rotation?
The spinning of a planet on its axis.
What is a constellation?
A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.
What tools can we use to observe the sky?
Telescopes, binoculars, and star charts.
What do we learn from studying the sky?
Information about the universe, our solar system, and Earth's environment.
What is revolution?
The movement of one object around another.
What are the phases of the moon?
The different appearances of the moon as it orbits Earth.
How do we measure distance to stars?
By using a method called parallax.
How can we predict the weather by observing the sky?
By watching cloud patterns, temperature changes, and air pressure.
What causes day and night?
The rotation of the Earth on its axis.
How do seasons change?
Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.
What is an asteroid?
A small rocky body that orbits the sun, often found in the asteroid belt.
What is the importance of the sun in our solar system?
It is the primary source of energy for Earth and drives weather and climate.
How do planets move in the solar system?
They revolve around the sun in elliptical orbits.
What is an eclipse?
An event where one celestial body moves into the shadow of another.
What is the difference between a comet and a meteor?
Comets are icy bodies that release gas and dust when close to the sun; meteors are fragments that enter Earth's atmosphere.
How do celestial events affect life on Earth?
Events like solar and lunar eclipses can influence tides and animal behavior.
What is the significance of the North Star?
It is used for navigation and indicates true north.
How does the tilt of the Earth affect climate?
It causes variations in sunlight and temperature, leading to different seasons.
How do astronomers gather data about distant galaxies?
Through telescopes that collect light and analyze it.
What is the impact of light pollution on night sky observations?
It obscures our view of stars and celestial events, making it harder to study the night sky.