Unit 5 Patterns in the Night Sky

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects down toward its center.

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What does it mean to rotate?

Back

To rotate means to spin an object around its own axis.

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What is a constellation?

Back

A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.

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What happens to shadows as the sun moves from morning to noon?

Back

As the sun moves from morning to noon, shadows get shorter.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

The axis of the Earth is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution is the movement of an object around another object.

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What are the four seasons?

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The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter, which are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

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What is the significance of the constellation Pegasus?

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Pegasus is a well-known constellation that can be seen in the night sky, particularly during the autumn months.

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What causes day and night?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis, which exposes different parts of the Earth to sunlight.

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What is the role of the sun in the solar system?

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The sun is the central star of the solar system, providing light and heat that sustain life on Earth.