Unit 2 S Interim

Front

What is the movement that happens MOST often in the model of the Sun, Earth, and Moon?

Back

The Moon orbiting Earth.

Front

Why does the sun appear to be the largest star in the sky?

Back

Because it is closest to Earth.

Front

What is a significant difference between stars and planets?

Back

Stars create their own light and planets do not.

Front

What term BEST describes Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What supports the claim that Card A is a star and Card B is a planet?

Back

Card A is a star, because it makes light. Card B is a planet, because it has a moon.

Front

What is the definition of a star?

Back

A celestial body that creates its own light and heat through nuclear fusion.

Front

What is the definition of a planet?

Back

A celestial body that orbits a star and does not create its own light.

Front

What is the term for the path a planet takes around a star?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis, while revolution is the movement of a planet around a star.

Front

What is the main reason we experience day and night?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.