Review for Science Midterm

Front

What causes the seasons on our Earth?

Back

Earth's tilt and orbit.

Front

What are the sun's attributes?

Back

The sun is medium brightness, medium size, and medium temperature.

Front

Are supergiant stars bigger than our sun?

Back

True, because our sun is only a medium star.

Front

What causes the moon to go through phases?

Back

The Earth moves between the sun and the moon as the moon orbits the Earth.

Front

Why does the sun appear so bright and large to us?

Back

Its location close to Earth.

Front

What is the main reason for day and night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis.

Front

What is a planet?

Back

A large object that orbits a star.

Front

What is the closest star to Earth?

Back

The sun.

Front

What is a star?

Back

A giant ball of hot gas that produces light and heat.

Front

What is the moon?

Back

A natural satellite that orbits the Earth.