Patterns of Earth and Sky

Front

What makes the sun look brighter than other stars?

Back

The sun is much closer to Earth than other stars.

Front

Are stars very far away from the Earth?

Back

Yes, stars are very far away from the Earth.

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward each other without touching?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What is an orbit?

Back

A regular path around something.

Front

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

Back

A star.

Front

What is the main reason we see the sun during the day?

Back

The sun is the closest star to Earth.

Front

What is the term for the path that planets take around the sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the name of our galaxy?

Back

The Milky Way.

Front

What do we call the movement of the Earth around the sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

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

Back

Rotation.