Unit 4: Earth and Space Patterns

Front

What happens to constellations and stars as the Earth rotates on its axis?

Back

They appear to move across the sky.

Front

What is a notable usefulness of constellations?

Back

They serve as a calendar to assist in when to plant and harvest crops.

Front

Why do we experience changing seasons on Earth?

Back

Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the most likely outcome of a meteorite's encounter with Earth?

Back

The meteorite hits Earth and makes a crater.

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Front

What do we call the amount of light we see on the moon as it goes around the Earth?

Back

Moon phases.

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

Back

Orbit.

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Front

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

Back

Gravity.

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Front

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

Back

24 hours.

Front

What do we call the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

Equator.

Front

What is the phenomenon called when the moon blocks the sun's light?

Back

Solar eclipse.

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