Worksheet: Looking at the Earth! | How We Study Space | SciShow Kids

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Worksheet: Looking at the Earth! | How We Study Space | SciShow Kids

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Vocabulary

Space Shuttle — A reusable spacecraft used for transporting astronauts and equipment to and from space.
International Space Station (ISS) — A large spacecraft orbiting Earth that serves as a research laboratory and living quarters for astronauts.
Continent — A very large piece of land that is visible from space.
Ocean — A very large body of water that is visible from space.
Map — A drawing or model that shows where things are.

Questions

Watch the video carefully and answer the following questions based on the information presented.

According to the video, what does Earth look like when viewed from 4 billion miles away?

The narrator states that if you could drive a car straight up into space to the International Space Station (ISS), it would take a certain amount of time. How long would it take, and what is the approximate altitude of the ISS above Earth’s surface?

Name two types of large geographical features on Earth that are visible from the International Space Station, as described in the video.

What is the scientific theory presented in the video to explain how Earth acquired its axial tilt?

A massive asteroid impact caused Earth to wobble and eventually tilt.
The gravitational pull from other planets in the solar system gradually tilted Earth over billions of years.
A baby planet named Theia collided with Earth, which knocked Earth over and also formed the Moon.
Earth’s rotation speed increased dramatically after its formation, causing it to tilt on its axis.

The video demonstrates how maps can represent different scales of an area, from the entire Earth to a local neighborhood. Discuss why it is crucial for mapmakers to consider the scale and purpose of their map before beginning its creation. Provide an example of a situation where a global map (like Earth from space) would be most useful, and another situation where a detailed local map (like a neighborhood map) would be more appropriate.