Patterns of Earth and Sky - Review Flashcard

Front

What is a huge object in space that gives off heat and light?

Back

A star.

Front

What does it mean to make a picture in your mind using information from different sources?

Back

To visualize.

Front

Is the sun the only star we can see in the daytime because it looks so bright?

Back

True.

Front

How many steps should a student or scientist consider when writing a scientific explanation?

Back

Five.

Front

Does Earth’s position in its yearly orbit determine which stars we see in the night sky?

Back

True.

Front

What is the term for a natural pattern that repeats over time?

Back

Cycle.

Front

What do we call the path that Earth takes around the sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the name of the force that pulls objects toward each other?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What is the term for a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern?

Back

Constellation.

Front

What is the name of the closest star to Earth?

Back

The Sun.