Patterns of the Sky

Front

What causes the Sun to appear to move across the sky?

Back

The rotation of the Earth.

Front

Where does the Sun rise?

Back

In the east.

Front

What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

An imaginary line that the Earth rotates around.

Front

What begins the 'day' part of the day/night cycle?

Back

Sunrise.

Front

What is a waning gibbous moon?

Back

A phase of the moon where more than half is illuminated but not fully.

Front

What is the significance of the Equator?

Back

It is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to experience sunlight and darkness at different times.

Front

What direction does the Sun set?

Back

In the west.

Front

What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

Back

Waxing means the moon is getting fuller, while waning means it is getting less full.

Front

What is the South Pole?

Back

The southernmost point on Earth, located in Antarctica.