4th Grade Big Idea 5 Flashcard

Front

What causes the moon to change its position in the night sky from one night to the next?

Back

The moon is orbiting the Earth once per month.

Front

How many times does the Earth revolve in a year?

Back

The Earth revolves 365.25 times in a year.

Front

What does the Sun provide for Earth?

Back

The Sun provides Thermal and Light Energy.

Front

What does it mean to revolve?

Back

To go around, or orbit, another object.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Day and night on Earth occurs due to the rotation of the Earth.

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt as it revolves around the Sun?

Back

It causes the seasons.

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth and the Moon?

Back

The Moon orbits the Earth.

Front

What is the main source of energy for life on Earth?

Back

The Sun.