Unit 4 Science Flashcard - 2nd Grade DCSD

Front

What is happening in Texas during the day?

Back

It is day in Texas.

Front

How does the sun's position affect your shadow?

Back

It will change my shadow's shape, size, and location.

Front

What is one way the Moon is different from Earth?

Back

The Moon has almost no atmosphere.

Front

How does the position of the sun affect the location of your shadow?

Back

It determines where your shadow appears around you.

Front

What causes the different phases of the moon?

Back

The angle we see the sunlit side of the moon as it revolves around the Earth.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area made when an object blocks light.

Front

What is the atmosphere?

Back

The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding a planet.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other.

Front

What happens to shadows as the sun moves?

Back

Shadows change their shape and position.

Front

What is the sun?

Back

The sun is a star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.