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Astronomy

Science 8

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what does rotation cause? day and night (24 hours)
Why is it always warm at the equator? direct sunlight
Why is it colder at the poles? Sun hits on an angle
In the summer, there are ________ daylight hours. more
In the winter, there are __________ daylight hours. less
What is the general rule about the poles and seasons? The poles have opposite seasons.
How can we tell the Earth is round? items become invisible by the crust
Why do we have seasons? The tilt of the Earth's axis causes seasons
What is a revolution? Earths orbit around the sun (one year)
Describe the positions of the Earth, sun and moon during a solar eclipse. the moon is between the sun and Earth
Describe the positions of the Earth, sun and moon during a lunar eclipse. The Earth gets in the way of the sun and moon
What is a partial eclipse? The moon doesn't get completely over the Earth
Why is a lunar eclipse loner? the Earth is larger
phases of the moon shapes
What causes the phases of the moon? its position
During which month is Earth closest to the sun? January
Describe the seasons in the Northern and Southern hemispheres opposite
If the North Pole is tilted towards the sun, it would be which season summer
If the North Pole is tilted away from the sun, it would be which season winter
What is astronomy? the study of the moon, stars and other objects in space
What causes day and night? Rotation (24 hours)
As the Earth rotates eastward, where does the sun appear to move? westward
What causes seasons? revolution
What is an orbit? The Earth's path as it revolves around the sun
Describe the Earth's orbit. elliptical (oval)
Describe the Earth's movement on its orbit. takes about 365 days and tilted (23.5 degrees)
Why does the Earth have seasons? It is tilted on its axis as it moves around the sun
Winter Solstice December 21st
Vernal Equinox March 21st
Summer Solstice June 21st
Autumnal Equinox September 23rd
Created by: bcataldi25
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