Earth
What type of celestial body is Earth?
A planet
What kind of celestial body is the sun?
A star
More specifically, a yellow dwarf star
During which lunar phase does the moon appear as a circle in the sky?
Full Moon
What do we call a group of stars that forms a recognizable pattern?
Constellation
Earth
How long does it take Earth to make one complete rotation around its axis?
24 hours
What force is most responsible for Earth’s orbit around the sun?
Gravitational Force (Gravity)
During which lunar phase is the moon not visible from Earth?
New Moon
List the seasons in the correct order.
Spring > Summer > Fall > Winter
Who is the new co-teacher in the Spotted Owls this year?
Ms. Lowe
What motion is responsible for night and day?
The rotation of the Earth
What direction do shadows point during a sunrise?
West
Which celestial object's gravity is MOST responsible for the tidal cycle?
The moon
Which star do other stars appear to rotate around? (It is in a fixed position relative to Earth)
Polaris
What theme was used to decorate the Phoenix classroom this year?
Star Wars
It takes Earth 365 ¼ days to complete one revolution around the sun. How do we compensate for the ¼ day?
Leap Day/ Leap Year
What direction does the sun set?
West
How are we able to see the moon at night?
The moon reflects light from the sun.
What motion is responsible for seasons?
The revolution of Earth around the sun.
What is Mr. Matthias's favorite anime? (Be VERY specific)
Naruto Shippuden
Which latitudes on Earth experience 24 hours of night during the winter solstice?
Latitudes north of 66 degrees N
When is the sun's altitude at its lowest?
Winter Solstice
December 21st or 22nd, but usually 21st
What is it called when there are two full moons in one month? How does it happen?
A blue moon.
A lunar cycle is 29 ½ days. If the first day of the month is a full moon, then the 30th day of the month is also a full moon.
On which day does the sun shine the longest for locations in the Northern hemisphere?
First day of Summer
June/Summer Solstice
June 20-22nd, but usually June 21st.
Name one place that Mr. Zide has been a student.
Arizona State University and Grand Canyon University