Earth and Space Science Concepts

This video tutorial covers the interaction between the sun, earth, and moon, explaining how their movements cause day and night, and the seasons. It discusses the sun-earth-moon system, gravity, and orbits. The video also explores star patterns, constellations, and the phases of the moon. Finally, it provides an overview of the planets in our solar system, distinguishing between inner and outer planets.

What causes the cycle of day and night on Earth?

• Earth's revolution around the sun

• The moon's orbit around Earth

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• The sun's movement around Earth

What force holds the sun, Earth, and moon system together?

• Electricity

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Gravity

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 12 months

• 24 hours

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• Earth's distance from the sun

• Earth's tilted axis and orbit

• The moon's phases

• The sun's rotation

When it is summer in the northern hemisphere, what season is it in the southern hemisphere?

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter

• Autumn

What is a constellation?

• A pattern of stars

• A group of planets

• A phase of the moon

• A type of galaxy

What is the moon's role in relation to Earth?

• A satellite

• A comet

• A star

• A planet

How long does it take for the moon to complete all its phases?

• Two weeks

• One month

• Two months

• One week

Which of the following is NOT an inner planet?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Jupiter

What are the outer planets primarily made of?

• Rock

• Ice

• Gas

• Metal