Patterns of Earth and Sky

Stars are very ________________ Earth in every direction.

• close to

• far away from

• quickly moving towards

The sun looks bigger and brighter because it is much _________________ than other stars.

• larger

• smaller

• closer to Earth

• older

The ___________________ is the only star in our solar system. Other stars are far outside our solar system.

The _________________ is the only star we can see in the daytime because it looks so bright.

How many times does Earth spin on its axis each day?

• once

• twice

• three times

• four times

When do we face towards the sun?

• daytime

• nighttime

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When do we face away from the sun?

• daytime

• nighttime

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The force of gravity pulls things down. How could you describe down?

• away from Earth

• towards Earth

• towards the South Pole

• Towards the North Pole

Tags

NGSS.5-PS2-1

The force of gravity pulls things down. How could you describe up?

• away from Earth

• towards Earth

• towards the South Pole

• Towards the North Pole

Throughout the year, we see different stars. If I see Orion in January of 2021, will I see Orion in January of 2025?

• yes

• no