Space
These are scientists that study space.
Astonomers
This is a device that used shadows to tell time.
sundail
Where does the sun rise and set?
rises in the East and sets in the West
What is the closest star to us?
The Sun
Is Mr. Veach's daughter cute or the cutest?
THE CUTEST!!!!!
Solar energy
What is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun (1 AU)?
150 million km
On what degree does the Earth tilt on its axis?
23.5
What are the dark planes of the moon referred to?
What are the lighter and darker parts of a shadow?
penumbra and umbra
What is the difference between a solstice and an equinox?
a solstice has either the longest amount of sunlight or the least amount.
Equinox has equal day and night time.
What do we call this phase of the moon?
waxing gibbous
What is a moon phase called when less than 50% of the moon is illuminated by the sun?
Crescent
Why does the moon have so many more craters than the Earth?
What is a Constellation and name 2 different ones.
a group of stars that form images in the night sky.
Leo, Orion, Orion's belt, big and little dipper.
List all of the inner planets from closest to the sun to furthest.
Mercury -> Venus -> Earth -> Mars
What two things do all the outer planets have in common?
They are all made of gas and have rings.
Describe the difference between a meteoroid, meteor, and a meteorite
Meteoroid is a space rock flying through a planets atmosphere, meteor is the light produced by this, and a meteorite is any part of it that makes to Earth's surface.
What causes the tides, and what are the areas of high tides on earth called?
The moon's gravitational pull on the water on earth causes the push and pull of the tides, and aqueous bulge is created the close to the moon.
What is the cultural significance of the sun in ancient cultures?
symbol of hope, renewal and divinity
Why do we experience seasons on Earth?
Because the Earth rotates on an axis, which tilts parts of the Earth towards and away from the sun. The spreading out of the sun causes cooler temps and the focusing of the suns light causes hotter temps.
What did Newton discover about gravitational force?
The force of gravity decreases as the distance from a massive object increases
How does the Sun affect the weather?
mixing of cold and hot air warmed from the sun creates winds. Evaporates ground water to form clouds -> rain.
What effects does microgravity have on the human body?
It decreases bone density and muscle mass.
How does a solar eclipse happen?