Earth's Tilt & Seasons
What is the exact degree of Earth’s tilt?
23.5 degrees
True or False: The Moon is considered a natural satellite of the Earth.
True
What is a giant, exploding ball of burning gas in space called?
A Star
Approximately how long does it take for light from the Sun to reach the Earth?
About 8 minutes
What is the name of the star that is commonly used for navigation and is known as the North Star?
Polaris
What is the primary cause of Earth's seasons?
The 23.5-degree tilt of the Earth on its axis
Which moon phase occurs when the moon is positioned between the Earth and Sun and is not visible?
New Moon
What is the name for a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern or shape?
A Constellation
Approximately how many miles per second does light travel?
186,000 miles per second
In which direction does the Earth rotate?
East to West (Counter-clockwise)
What is the name of the imaginary line that separates the Northern and Southern hemispheres?
The Equator
How many primary phases (stages) does the moon go through?
8 phases
Which star is the closest star to the Earth?
The Sun
What term describes the distance that light travels in one full year?
A Light-year
What are the winds that move in most of the United States?
The Westerlies (Prevailing winds)
Why do we have a leap year every four years?
Because a year on Earth is actually 365.25 days
What are the large, dark, flat areas on the moon's surface called?
Lunar Maria (or Mare)
Which star, other than the Sun, is often cited as the brightest star in the night sky?
Sirius
How many days does it take for Earth to complete one full orbit around the sun?
365.25 days
Based on the student research provided, how many moons does Jupiter have?
95
What device provides evidence that the Earth is rotating on its axis?
A Foucault Pendulum
Tides on Earth are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of what?
The moon
Approximately how many constellations are there?
88
How many hours does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?
24 hours
True or False: The Sun is the largest object in our solar system.
True