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Earth Moon and Stars Study Guide

Words to Know
Axis
Constellation
Equator
Revolve
Rotate
Season
Star
Waning
Waxing

1. What causes the cycle of Day and night?

2. How long does it take earth to complete one rotation?

3. What causes the seasons?

4. How does the angle of sunlight that reaches earth change the seasons?

5. What month does the southern hemisphere have summer?

6. If the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, what season will it be in the
Southern Hemisphere?

7. Why does the moon appear to change shape?

8. Where does the sun appear to rise and set.

9. What position of the sun causes the shortest shadows?

10. How does the movement of stars in the night sky compare to the movement of
planets.

11. List the Phases of the moon and draw a picture of each phase.

12. What color are the hottest stars?

13. What is the color of the coolest star?

14. Name at least two reasons constellations were used long ago.