Star Not a Star
The sun is made of hydrogen and helium mainly. It provides heat and light to the Earth. Is it a star?
Yes it is a star.
True or False you can only fit 10 Earths in the sun?
false you can fit almost 1 millions earths in the sun.
Is the Earth flat or round?
Round, we know this because we can see more of the Earths curved surface the higher we are.
What is the force that keeps all things on Earth?
Gravity
The moon ____ the Earth.
Hint - means to spin around.
Orbits
Mars is in our solar system. It is made of rock and does not produce it's own light. Is it a star?
No it is not a star.
What direction does the sun rise and set in?
Rises in the East and sets in the West
The earth rotates on it's ____ or imaginary line that runs through the earth from the north to south pole.
A. Line
B. Axis
C. Equator
B. Axis
What direction does Gravity pull us?
Towards the center of the Earth
True or False. You can see every constellation year round
False
Bellatrix is a big ball of gases. It is ten times bigger than the sun. The light it gives off is about 4000 times brighter than the sun. Is it a star?
Yes it is.
true or false. The sun orbits the Earth?
False, the earth orbits the sun.
True or False. The Sun reflects on the whole Earth at the same time?
False. The Earths rotation affects which parts of the Earth can see the Sun at certain times.
Is gravity stronger or weaker on the moon?
Weaker
What phase of the moon is it when you can only see a tiny sliver?
Crescent Moon
What 2 features make up a star?
What part of day is the Sun highest in the sky?
7 am
10 am
12 pm
7 pm
12 pm
How many days does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun?
365
Give me an example of gravity working besides humans.
Possible answer tree falling down
A group of stars arranged in the sky is called a what?
Constellation
Halley's Comet is made of ice, dust, and gases. It can't make it's own light. Is it a star?
No it is not a star.
In which season is the sun highest in the sky?
During the summer.
True or False. Earth is the closest planet to the sun
False
Name an invention that works to defy gravity?
Hint think back to our 1st chapter
accepted answers- Parachute harnesses Planes/helicopters or Cranes.
About how many days does it take the moon to go from one full moon to the next?