Earth's Movement
Seasons/Daylight
Phases of the Moon
Stars
Extra
100
Why can't you feel Earth's movement?
Earth moves steadily and smoothly.
100
When a place on Earth is turned away from the Sun, it is what at that spot?
night
100
What force between Earth and Moon keeps the Moon in its orbit?
Gravity
100
What do you call a pattern of stars?
A constellation
100
How can you best describe the sun?
Medium sized star nearest Earth
200
Earth spins on it's......
axis
200
The number of daylight hours changes with the
seasons
200
What phase of the moon is shown below?
First Quarter
200
Why is the Sun the most important star to us?
It provides energy and light.
200
What is the movement of one object around another?
revolution
300
Earth rotates from
west to east
300
Which months have the longest hours of daylight?
Summer Months (June, July, August)
300
About how long does it take the Moon to orbit the Earth?
About 29 days
300
From Earth, the Moon looks larger than the stars. What is that true?
The Moon is closer to Earth than the stars.
300
What occurs when the Moon passes through Earth's shadow?
a lunar eclipse
400
About how long does a rotation of Earth take?
24 hours.
400
If you stand outside in the morning and look at your shadow, how will change at noon?
It will be shorter.
400
What phase of the moon is shown below?
Last Quarter
400
Why can't you see stars during the day?
the sun is too bright
400
What is being described in the picture below?
a solar eclipse.
500
What are some clues that Earth is moving?
The stars and sun move in the sky. The seasons change.
500
What causes the seasons to change
Earth's tilt.
500
As moon orbits around the Earth, which side of the Moon faces Earth?
the same side
500
What is another name for the North Star?
Polaris
500
How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis seven times?
One week