Science Earth and Sun Study Guide april

What happens because the Sun is closer to the Earth than other stars???

• The sun appears SMALLER and DIMMER

• The Sun Appears LARGER and BRIGHTER

Why can we only see Orion in the winter and not the summer???

• We can only see stars when we are facing away from the sun

• Earth Changes its position in space as it orbits the sun

• Orion loves cold weather

Why does the Sun, moon, and stars appear to move across the sky?

• The earth moves really fast

• The Earth rotates on its Axis

what is the major source of energy for wind and convection currents?

• The Sun

• Electricity

What is Convection

• by flow of fluid in liquid or gas

• a quicker way to make energy

What is Conduction?

• by contact

• by watching only

Define Radiation?

• by waves or Rays

• by heat and osmosis

What causes Day and Night???

• Earth turns on its axis ONCE EVERY 24 hours

• Half of the Earth is always LIT

• Half is always in Shadow

What color should you make the bottom of the pool if you want it to heat up???

• Dark Blue plastic

• Yellow plastic

• orange plastic

Explain the difference between Climate and Weather

• Weather is what you get

• Climate is what you expect