Patterns of Earth & Sky Chapter 1 Review

Front

The length of time it takes the Earth to orbit the Sun one time is a(n) ___

Back

year

Front

A(n) ___ is an arrangement of stars as seen from Earth.

Back

constellation

Front

Something that we observe to be similar over and over again is a(n) ___

Back

pattern

Front

What evidence best supports the claim that a star is closer to Earth than others?

Back

The star appears brighter than the other stars.

Front

A natural force that pulls everything down towards the Earth is called ___

Back

Gravity

Front

The path that the Earth takes around the Sun is called a(n) ___

Back

orbit

Front

The time it takes for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis is a(n) ___

Back

day

Front

The force that opposes the motion of two surfaces that are in contact is called ___

Back

friction

Front

The pattern of the Moon's phases is caused by its position relative to the ___ and the Earth.

Back

Sun

Front

A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky is known as a(n) ___

Back

constellation