EARTH MOVES
The rotation of the earth causes day and ________.
night
What season are we in right now?
Fall or autumn
Which is closer to the earth - the sun or the moon?
The moon
What did God make to give light during the night?
The moon and stars
Does the moon make its own light?
No, it reflects the sun's light
How long does it take the earth to spin around one time?
24 hours or 1 day
Name the four seasons
fall, winter, spring, summer
Where would we see the sun in the sky at lunch time?
overhead
Why can't I see the stars in the daytime?
The sun is so bright!
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What do we call the earth's orbit around the sun?
revolution
In which season are some animals busy storing up food?
fall
What is the sun made of?
gas
What do we call a group of stars? Astronomers give them names as a way to map the sky.
Constellations
How long does it take the moon to orbit the earth?
About one month
How long does it take the earth to orbit the sun?
365 days or 1 year
In which season do we see the most rain, tornadoes, and thunderstorms?
spring
Where does the sun rise in the morning? (north, south, east, or west)
east
Which star is closest to the earth
The sun!
What force causes the moon to orbit the sun? It is the same force that causes things to fall on earth!
gravity!
Why is it cold in Minnesota in the winter?
The earth's tilt and revolution
What causes the seasons?
The earth's revolution/orbit around the sun
The earth's tilt
It warms the earth. It gives the earth light. It gives food for plants and trees. It provides solar energy.
Why do I see the sun and moon in different parts of the sky throughout the day and night?
The earth is rotating
Why does the moon appear to change shapes?
Because the moon moves around the earth and we cannot see all of the area that is reflecting the sun's light.