The Earth, Sun and Moon
Put in order of biggest to smallest - the Earth, the Moon and the Sun
1 Sun ( biggest) 2 Earth 3 Moon ( smallest )
Night is dark because thick clouds cover the Sun.
False
The Sun is hidden behind the Moon at night. True or False
False
When are shaddows longer - at 12:00 midday or 3:00pm in the afternoon
Shaddows are longest at 3pm in the afternoon
Who is do Mummy and Daddy love very much indeed
Why Miss Poppy Collier-Doyle of course
In which season are there most hours of sunshine?
Summer
Is it night time for all parts of the world at the same time?
No
Does the Sun move around the Earth?
No The Sun remains at the centre of the solar system
Which part of the Earth is in daylight a) the part facing the sun b) the part facing away from the sun c) the part facing the moon
The part facing the Sun
How long does it take for the Earth to rotate on its own axis ?
The time it takes the Earth to rotate once is called a day (24 hours). The actual rotation time is a little less, about 23 hours and 56 minutes.
The Earth goes around the Sun. True or False
True
How does the fact that the Earth's axis is tilted affect us?
We get seasons !
In which season would you expect to find the longest shadows at noon and why?
Winter, the Sun is low in the Sky
Is there a day and night on the moon?
Yes But a day on the moon is 28 Earth Days LONG!
Imagine you were standing underneath a tree. When would the shadow of the tree be shortest?
At midday the Sun is at its highest in the sky, so the shadows it makes are at their shortest.
Where would you be standing if you got 24 hours of daylight every day in summer?
At or close to the North Pole - The land of the Midnight Sun
When it is day time in England which one of these countries is dark - Scotland, Wales or Australia
Australia
Why does the moon seem to change its shape? Becuase a) It's cloudy b) It gets bigger and smaller beacuse of gravity c) we only see the part of the Moon that is lit by the Sun
Becasue we only see the part of the Moon that is lit by the Sun
Where is the Moon in its orbit when we can not see it at all
Between the Sun and the Earth or when it is on the opposite site of the Earth, e.g Australia
Which direction does the Moon travel around the Earth?
Counterclockwise
Why do we have Day and Night?
As the Earth Rotate, the Sun shines on only one side of the Earth
Who are these people?
Correct its the Collier - Doyles
What Shape is the Earth, sun and other planets a) Flat b) Cone c) Spherical or ball shaped d) Square
The Earth, Sun and other Planets are Spherical or Ball Shaped
What does the Moon orbit around
The Moon orbits the Earth
How long does it take the Moon to orbit the Earth
The Moon takes about 28 days (27 days, 7 hours, 43 minutes, 11.6 seconds) to go all the way around the Earth and return to its starting position.
Is the moons gravitational pull stronger or weaker than the Earth's
The Moon's gravitational pull is weaker than the Earth's
Which is largest, the Earth, Sun or Moon?
The Sun
Give two reasons why it is colder in winter than in summer.
The Sun is lower in the sky and the days are shorter
What holds the earth in its orbit around the Sun a) Speed b) Magnets c) The Sun's Gravity
The Sun's Gravity (Gravitational Pull)
Who is the naughtiest and most fearless cat?
Why Simba of course
Do you always see the same side of the moon
Yes
How long does it take the Moon to travel once around the Earth?
28 days Right! It takes about 28 days for the Moon to travel around the Earth.
How long does it take the Earth to travel around the Sun once? a) 24 hours b) 28 days c) 365 days
365.25 days to be precise
Name the missing season: Spring, Summer, _______ , Winter
Autumn
What force holds planets in their orbits?
Gravity holds Earth and the other planets in their orbits around the Sun.
Where does the Sun appear to rise and set?
It rises in the East and it sets in the west
How Long Does it take the earth to orbit the Sun a) 28 Days b) 265 Days c) 365 1/4 Days
It takes 365 1/4 days for the Earth to Orbit the Sun
At what time of day would you expect to find the shortest shadow ? Why?
Midday The Sun is high in the sky
Is the Sun a planet?
NO The Sun is a Star
How many planets orbit the sun.
Nine planets orbit the sun.
When are shaddows shortest?
Shaddows are shortest at midday (noon) because the Sun is at its highest in the sky.
What season is it in the Northern part of the world when the North bit is tilted towards the Sun ?
Summer
What are the two ways in which the Earth is moving
Round its axis and around the Sun
