The 2 movements of the Earth
Rotation and Revolution
The movement that causes day and night
rotation. The side facing the sun is daytime, the side facing away from the sun is night
The movement that causes the seasons of the year
The revolution of the Earth around the sun combined with it's tilt
The main phases of the Moon
new moon, first quarter, full moon, last quarter
What kind of celestial body is the Sun
A star
How many phases of the moon are there?
8
The number of days that it takes to the moon to orbit the Earth
27 days
What is Earth's axis?
An imaginary line running between the north and south pole that the earth spins around.
Which direction does the Earth spin?
The Earth spins counter clockwise.
What makes the sun rise and set?
The sun stays in the same place relative to earth. Earth's spinning makes it look like the sun is moving.
How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun?
About 365 days. 1 year
How many seasons are there? What are they?
4. Spring, summer, fall (autumn), winter.
What is a shadow?
A dark spot created when an object blocks the light hitting it.
When is a shadow long? When is it short?
A shadow is longer when when the sun is lower in the sky. It is shorter when the sun is higher in the sky. Also the time of year.
What phase of the moon is it when you can't see the moon?
A new moon
What is called when you can see the full circle of the moon?
A full moon.
