Space Flashcards
(25 cards)
Force of attraction that pulls objects towards the center of earth
Gravity
True or false
All objects have gravity and pulling objects to its self
True
What objects have stronger pull towards the center f earth
Heavier
Have a weaker pull towards the center of the earth
Lighter
Esrth has stronger gravitational pull then moon because iit has more mass
True
What are stars made of
Hydrogen gas
Why do stars give off light
Gravity pulling the gas molecules together and creating light energy
How many stats are in YOUR solar system
1
Why does sun look bigger then other stars
It’s the closest star
What size star is the sun
Medium
What plants are inhabitable
Earth
What does plant need to be inhabitable
Correct temperature, light, fresh water
What is a constellation
Group of stars forming a recognizable pattern named after mythological figures
How many constellations are there
88
Do stars move
No earth does which makes it look like they do
What is rotations
Time it takes the earth to spin around on its self
How long does earth rotation take
24 hours
What does earth’s rotation cause
Day and night
When are facing the sun it’s
Warm and bright
When are facing away from the sun it’s
Cold and dark
What is a revolutions
Time takes earth to complete a trip around the world
How long does a Revolution take
365
What causes seasons
Revolutions and earths tilt on its axis
When north hemisphere leaning towards the sun what season is it
Summer
