Earth's Rotation
How long does it take for earth to make one full rotation?
24 hours
How long does it take for earth to revolve once around the sun?
365 (1/4) days
True or false: The moon physically changes shape.
False; it looks different throughout the month because of how much light we can see reflecting off of it from the sun.
Earth is the _______ planet from the sun. (number)
Third
Constellations are recognizable patterns formed by ________.
Stars
Earth's rotation mainly causes _______ and _______.
day and night
Earth's revolution around the sun and the tilt of its axis is what causes __________.
Seasons
How long does it take for the moon to go through one complete cycle?
27-29 days
What is at the center of our solar system?
Sun
The North Star is named _________.
Polaris
What part of earth experiences the most direct sunlight no matter the season?
Equator
If the Southern Hemisphere is leaning toward the sun, what season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing?
Winter
What happens with the moon passes directly into earth's shadow?
Lunar eclipse
These two forces keep planets in their orbits.
Gravity and Inertia
How many named constellations are there?
88
Earth's rotation causes us to see the sun "rising in the east and setting in the west". This is called the __________ _________ of the sun.
Apparent Motion
Name a planet that has a shorter revolution than earth.
Mercury or Venus
The moon's gravity is strong enough to create the _______.
Tides
What is located between the inner and outer planets?
Asteroid belt
Earth's ____________ causes us to see certain constellations each season.
Revolution
If looking at earth from the North Star, does earth spin clockwise or counterclockwise?
Counterclockwise
During a leap year, we experience an extra day in which month?
February
Why do we always see only one side of the moon?
The moon's rotation and revolution both take the same amount of time.
Which planet has the most moons?
Jupiter
A map that shows the constellations seen at different points in the year is called a _______ ________.
Star chart