Scope 1: Earth’s Rotation
Which part of Earth experiences night?
The side facing away from the Sun
The Sun is a–
Star
Which statement about stars is true?
Stars stay in one spot, but appear to move across the night sky.
Stars move but appear to stay in one spot.
Stars stay in one spot, but appear to move across the night sky.
What is the shape of Earth?
Earth is spherical.
At which time of day are the shadows the shortest?
Noon
If a light is close, it appears ________________and ___________ than a light that is far away.
larger, brighter
How does daylight change throughout the year?
Longer days in summer and shorter days in winter
Planets A, B, C, and D have the same mass in the same solar system. They are listed in order from closest to farthest from the Sun. Which will experience the gravitational pull of the Sun the strongest?
A
If a student stands in the middle of the playground at 8:00 a.m. on a sunny day, in which direction will her shadow be cast?
West
Our Sun appears so ______________ because it is ______________.
large, the closest star to Earth
What causes the light we see reflected from the Moon to grow larger, shrink smaller, and then grow larger again over time?
The Moon revolving around Earth
What effect does Earth's gravity have on objects?
Earth's gravity pulls objects toward Earth's center.
Why does the Sun appear to move higher and then lower in the sky as the day progresses?
Earth's rotation on its axis
Stars that are far away appear–
smaller, dimmer
Why does the Sun appear to move higher and then lower in the sky as the day progresses?
Earth's rotation on its tilted axis
How does gravity affect objects on the other side of Earth?
Gravity pulls objects down toward the center of Earth.
The length of one day on Earth is determined by the amount of time it takes the–
Earth to rotate once on its axis.
How is the distance a star is from Earth measured?
Light-years
What causes objects in our sky to appear differently?
The rotation and revolution of Earth and the Moon
In what direction does Earth's gravity pull an object?
Down to the ground