Unit 4 Checkpoint Flashcard 2

Front

Scarlett wants to choose a month with the fewest daylight hours to enjoy the night sky. Which month should she choose?

Back

January

Front

What pattern does the graph of average daylight hours in Seattle show for January, April, July, and October?

Back

There are more hours of daylight in summer than in winter.

Front

Aiden is planning a trip to a northern country in December. Based on the pattern in the graph, predict how many hours of daylight he can expect during his visit.

Back

about 8 hours

Front

Why are most stars only visible at night?

Back

The sun’s brightness blocks their light.

Front

What causes the difference between the apparent brightness and actual brightness of a star?

Back

The distance of the star from Earth

Front

Which month is likely to have the longest daylight hours based on the graph? Options: July, October, April, January.

Back

July

Front

Why do some stars appear dimmer than others?

Back

The star's distance from Earth

Front

Oliver is planning a photography session to capture the night sky. Which month should he choose to have the most hours of darkness?

Back

January