Patterns of Earth and Sky

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other.

Front

Which constellation appears in the winter?

Back

Orion

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

Which constellation appears in the fall?

Back

Pegasus

Front

What shapes can constellation patterns take?

Back

Animal, mythological creature, man, woman.

Front

What is a constellation?

Back

A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.

Front

What is the main reason for the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is spinning on an axis; revolution is orbiting around another object.

Front

What is the Milky Way?

Back

The galaxy that contains our solar system.

Front

What is the North Star?

Back

A star that is almost directly above the North Pole, used for navigation.