Earth's Orbit
What is the path of the Earth around the Sun called?
orbit
What does the word career mean- someone's hobby, someone's job, or where they live?
Someone's job
Anything that can create a push or a pull on an object is called a __________.
Force
Where does the light from the Moon come from?
Reflected sunlight
Which layer is closest to the surface- bedrock or humus?
Humus
True or False:
One trip around the Sun is called a revolution.
True
Name two things an engineer might do.
Build things, design things, solve problems
The natural force on Earth that pulls objects down is called ____________.
Gravity
True or False:
When the visible part of the Moon is getting bigger, it is a waning moon.
False
Where does the smaller rocks in the Parent Material come from?
Bedrock
What gives us day and night- rotation or revolution
Rotation
What type of engineer might help design a new railway system?
Transportation engineer
True or False:
Drag is a force of resistance that slows an object down.
True
What phase comes after the New Moon?
Waxing Crescent
Name a layer of soil that contains living organisms.
Humus, Topsoil, Subsoil
The Earth's rotation takes _________ hours.
24
Engineers that work in space might also be called an ____________.
Astronaut
Name two forces that help a rocket get into space.
Lift, thrust, propulsion
What visible part is bigger- a crescent or a gibbous?
Gibbous
True or False:
Humus is a layer of rock and contains very little nutrients.
False
How many days does the Earth's revolution take?
365.25
What type of scientist would study clay, silt, sand, and loam?
Soil scientist
If you travel down a zipline, what force pulls you to the bottom?
Gravity
What two phases show only half of the Moon's face?
1st and 3rd Quarters
Starting with Bedrock, name the layers of soil in order from bottom to top.
Bedrock, Parent Material, Subsoil, Topsoil, Humus