Front

Should all models be 'to scale'?

Back

No-some things are too big or too small to see.

Front

Why does the Moon show that it's bright on the left half when sunlight comes from the left?

Back

Because the half of the Moon that is facing the sun is lit by the sun, and the other half is dark.

Front

What is true about the Moon's movement?

Back

The Moon is always moving around Earth in a circle.

Front

What do we observe to be similar over and over again?

Back

Pattern.

Front

What is the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system?

Back

Sun.

Front

What is a model in science?

Back

A representation of an object or system used to understand and predict its behavior.

Front

What causes the phases of the Moon?

Back

The relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.

Front

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

Back

The rotation causes different parts of the Earth to face the Sun or be in shadow, creating day and night.

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.