Patterns of Earth and Sky

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth's spinning (rotation) on its axis causes day and night.

Front

What is the pull between Earth and other objects that acts even without touching?

Back

Gravity is the pull between Earth and other objects.

Front

What is an observatory?

Back

An observatory is a building used to observe stars, planets, and other objects in the universe.

Front

How many stars are in the Pegasus constellation?

Back

There are 4 stars in the Pegasus constellation.

Front

What happens to the star pattern in the night sky over time?

Back

The star pattern seems to move across the sky.

Front

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

Back

Orbit is the path that Earth takes around the Sun.

Front

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

Back

Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.

Front

What is the term for the movement of Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.

Front

What is the name of the imaginary line that Earth spins around?

Back

The axis is the imaginary line that Earth spins around.

Front

What is the term for the pattern of stars in the sky?

Back

A constellation is a pattern of stars in the sky.