Weather
describes how hot or cold something is
temperature
when water changes from a liquid to a gas
evaporate
an imaginary line that goes through the center of Earth from north to south
axis
Name the four seasons.
spring, summer, fall, winter
Name the 8 planets in order, starting with the planet closest to the Sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
water that falls to Earth from clouds
precipitation
when water vapor turns back into a liquid
condense
the spinning of Earth
rotation
What is the path Earth takes around the Sun and how long does it take?
orbit, 365 days
Which planet is the largest in our solar system?
Jupiter
a tool used to measure the speed of wind
anemometer
What is another word for water in the gaseous form?
water vapor
Besides looking at a clock, what is another way we can tell time.
We can look at the shadows.
What causes seasons?
The tilt of Earth and Earth's movement around the Sun causes the seasons.
What is the meaning of "solar?"
of the Sun
List four different kinds of precipitation.
rain, snow, sleet, and hail
Where are some places water evaporates from?
oceans, rivers, lakes, etc.
Describe what shadows may look like if the Sun is lower in the sky.
If the Sun is lower in the sky, the shadows are longer.
What are the four phases of the moon?
new moon, first quarter moon, full moon, last quarter moon
Name 2 planets that have rings.
Saturn and Uranus
List 5 different tools used to measure weather.
thermometer, ruler, rain gauge, wind sock, anemometer
Describe what happens in the water cycle in detail.
Water is warmed by the Sun, evaporates, and rises into the air. Once the air cools, the water condenses and forms clouds. Precipitation can fall as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. Over time, rain and melted snow flow back to lakes, rivers, and oceans.
What causes day and night? When is it day and when is it night?
Earth's rotation causes day and night. It is day when one side of Earth faces the Sun. At the same time, it is night on the other side of Earth.
Why do stars look so tiny from Earth?
They look tiny because they are far away.
What are some differences between the Inner Planets and Outer Planets?
The inner planets are closer to the Sun and are usually made of rocky material. The outer planets are farther from the Sun, made of gases, and are much larger than the inner planets.