Is the following an example of a system? Explain. Earth
Yes! Check with Mrs. O for your explanation
What effect does gravity have on objects on Earth?
It causes things to fall toward the center of Earth.
What phenomenon causes the amount of daylight to be different in different places on Earth over the course of a year?
The orbit or revolution of Earth around the Sun and Earth's tilt on its axis.
How long does it take Earth to complete one rotation?
24 hours; 1 day
How long does it take Earth to complete one revolution?
365 days; one year
When will your shadow be the shortest?
Noon
Describe how and why your shadow changes throughout a day.
Check with Mrs. O
Does the moon move across the sky or stay in the same position? Explain.
Moves from East to West
Define luminosity.
The true or actual brightness of a star
Define apparent brightness.
How bright a star appears from Earth.
What causes us to see different constellations over the course of a year?
Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun
What phenomenon causes the amount of daylight to be different in different places on Earth over the course of a year?
The revolution of the Sun around Earth.
The seasonal position of the stars in the sky.
The spin of Earth on its axis.
The orbit of Earth around the Sun.
If it is day right now, will it be day or night in 24 hours?
day
How does the Sun "move" across the sky?
Throughout the day, Earth rotates, which causes the Sun to move from East to West in Earth's sky.
Describe the different movements of Earth.
Check with Mrs. O
What season is Finch and Consolation's birthday in?
Spring
