Q2 Review 5th Grade

Front

What is the brightness of a star as it appears from Earth?

Back

Apparent brightness

Front

What role does gravity play in the falling of objects?

Back

It speeds up the falling objects

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the apparent movement of the Sun?

Back

The Sun appears to move from east to west

Front

What happens to the apparent brightness of a star if it is farther away from Earth?

Back

It becomes dimmer

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

What is a constellation?

Back

A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the Sun primarily made of?

Back

Hydrogen and helium.