Lesson 5

The main source of heat and light on Earth

The side of the earth facing the sun experiences what?

The side of the earth facing the moon experiences what?

The sun rises in the?

The sun sets in the?

What is the closest star to the Earth?

Formations of water droplets and ice crystals in the sky.

Thin, wispy, and feathery clouds. They are usually made of ice crystals.

Fluffy clouds that sometimes look like pieces of floating cotton. They sometimes form interesting shapes.

Low level, dark gray clouds that often cover the entire sky.

Wall, towering clouds. These clouds are shaped by air that rises to the sky quickly. These clouds often indicate that a thunderstorm is coming.

A celestial body that moves around Earth.

TRUE OR FALSE: The moon produces its own light.

TRUE OR FALSE: The moon can be in the sky during the day

The rise and fall of sea levels because of the moon and the sun.

A tide caused by the moon exerting a pulling force on the sea.

A tide that happens when the moon is not exerting a pulling force on the sea.

Glowing balls of hot gases

TRUE OR FALSE: The sun is the largest star.

Imaginary patterns in the sky