Earth's Movement
Carlos and Vanessa are discussing the way the Sun, Earth, and Moon move through space. Which of the following best describes Earth's movement?
Earth rotates on its axis and moves around the Sun.
What causes the Moon to appear to glow?
It reflects the light from the Sun.
What is a group of stars that makes a picture in the sky called?
A constellation.
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Earth's orbit around the sun. 365 days/ 1 year/ 12 months/ 4 seasons
The students are discussing the difference between the appearance of the new Moon and the full Moon. Which description correctly identifies the appearance of both moons?
The new moon is completely dark and the full moon is a full circle.
Renee observes the stars on a clear summer night. Will Renee observe exactly the same set of stars on a clear night in winter?
No, different stars appear at different seasons during the year.
Where is NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida located?
Merritt Island
Jaydon is outside looking at the stars. Where is Jaydon on Earth in relation to the Sun?
A. On the side of Earth that has rotated away from the Sun.
B. At the furthest point to the Sun in Earth's orbit.
C. At the closest point to the Sun in Earth's orbit.
D. On the side of Earth that has rotated toward the Sun.
A. On the side of Earth that has rotated away from the Sun.
What is the pattern of the Moon phases?
New Moon, waxing phases, Full Moon, waning phases
Throughout the night, many stars appear to move in a circular path across the sky. The center of the circle is Polaris, also called the North Star.
What causes this apparent motion of the stars?
the rotation of Earth on its axis
Where is NASA's Mission Control?
Houston, TX
Julio’s team is investigating the apparent motion of the Sun across the sky. They observe the Sun appearing to rise in the east, climb across the sky, and then set slowly to the west. What best explains these observations?
Earth rotates once on its axis every 24 hours.
One night, Bernita observes the Moon in the shape of a full circle.
When will the Moon next appear as this shape?
after about four weeks, or one month
Ellie and Jerry observe the pattern of stars shown here on a clear night.
What changes will occur to the pattern during the night?
The pattern will stay the same but appear to move across the sky.
How does the space industry benefit the economy and culture of Florida.
NASA creates jobs for scientists, engineers, and reporters from all over the world.
Julie and Kyle are using a model to study the system of Earth and the Sun. The round light represents the Sun and the ball represents Earth.
Spin the ball while shining the flashlight on it.
Marian’s team is studying the Moon. They learn that the Moon tonight is in the new Moon phase. What phase of the Moon should the team expect in about one week?
a first quarter Moon
Do stars actually move through the sky?
No.
The Hubble Telescope and the James Webb Telescope are both powerful tools for exploring space. They have taken pictures of stars, galaxies, and other huge objects.
How do telescopes, such as the Hubble Telescope and James Webb Telescope, extend the ability of humans to observe space?
They allow humans to observe deep space objects not visible from Earth.