Earth, Moon, Sun Test Review

Front

Why can't we see constellations during the day?

Back

The sun is too bright.

Front

As Earth rotates, its axis is always pointing toward what?

Back

Polaris - the north star

Front

What does the Earth demonstrate when it rotates?

Back

Day and night.

Front

What is it called when the Earth travels all the way around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What causes the Sun to appear to rise in the East and set in the West?

Back

Earth rotating on its axis.

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the name of the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What are the four seasons caused by?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours.