Patterns in the Sky intro

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

The Earth rotating (spinning)

Front

Is the sun a star?

Back

True

Front

Where does the sun rise and set?

Back

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

Front

What is a pattern?

Back

A pattern is something that repeats and occurs multiple times.

Front

Does the moon make its own light?

Back

False, the moon reflects light from the sun.

Front

What is the main source of light during the day?

Back

The sun.

Front

What is the shape of the Earth?

Back

The Earth is an oblate spheroid.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.