5th Grade - Module 1, Ch. 2 & 3 - Patterns of Earth & Sky

Front

A ______ is something we observe to be similar over and over again.

Back

pattern

Front

A _____ is an arrangement of stars as seen from Earth.

Back

constellation

Front

A period of time that is 24 hours long, and includes daytime and nighttime is often referred to as ________.

Back

day

Front

The path that Earth follows around the sun is called a(n) _____.

Back

orbit

Front

Do scientists plan investigations to answer their questions?

Back

True

Front

Does Earth orbit the moon as it spins?

Back

False

Front

How long does it take the Earth to make one full rotation?

Back

1 day

Front

How long does it take the Earth to make one full revolution?

Back

1 year

Front

Based on the pictures above, what can you conclude?

Back

Every year on the same day, we can see the same stars.

Front

Which of Earth's movements is shown in the picture? Options: rotation, revolution, floating, gravity

Back

rotation