The moon
Be able to identify the moon phases
new Moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent.
What are the dark, smooth regions on the surface of the moon that resemble dark-colored seas known as?
Maria
All terrestrial planets have what characteristics?
small rocky few moons no rings
Which planet has retrograde motion?
venus
A disk made of many small particles of rock and ice in orbit around a jovian planet is called a(n)
ring
What occurs when a shadow of one body in space falls on another?
Eclipse
What is the small inner cone shaped shadow of a solar eclipse known as?
umbra
The process by which planetesimals combine with other planetesimals is called
Accretion
Which planet is called the evening or morning star?
venus
Which planet has a hurricane on the surface known as the Great Red Spot?
this answer is mars but it should be great dark spot which is neptune
What occurs when the sun is completely blocked out by the moon?
Solar eclipse
The process by which planetesimals combine with other planetesimals is called
Accretion
What is the great reservoir of comets that surrounds the solar system?
oort cloud
Which of the terrestrial planets is the fastest planet and has a revolution of only 88 days?
mercury
What kind of storm are the Great Red and Great Dark spots?
hurricane
The different shapes of the moon visible from Earth are called
Phases
What are round depressions on the surface of the Moon known as?
crater
Which planet has Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system?
mars
Which planet has weathering of iron-rich rocks that gives it a distinct color?
mars
Which planet is best known for its rings?
saturn
What is the regular rise and fall of ocean waters known as?
Tide
What is the term used to describe the moon when it is growing or increasing in size?
waxing
Which planet is considered to be geologically dead?
mercury
Which two planets does the asteroid belt separate?
mars and jupiter
Which planet would be able to float on water?
Saturn