Question

name
science unit 1
vocabulary hw
shadow
axis
rotates
illuminated
orbits
constellation
stars
gravity
energy
apparent brightness
moon phases
atmosphere

1. a group of stars in the sky that form a pattern in the shape of an animal, object or person is called a
2. one side of the earth is when it is facing the sun.
3. the earth counterclockwise on its axis.
4. in one year, the earth around the sun.
5. the dark area or shape caused by an object coming between rays of light and a surface is called a
6. the is a line through the center of an object, around which the object turns.

Explanation:

1. A constellation is a group of stars forming a pattern.
2. When the Earth - side faces the sun, it is illuminated.
3. The Earth rotates counter - clockwise on its axis.
4. The Earth orbits the Sun in one year.
5. A shadow is the dark area formed by an object blocking light.
6. An axis is a line through an object's center around which it turns.

Answer:

1. constellation
2. illuminated
3. rotates
4. orbits
5. shadow
6. axis