Lunar Cycle
How long does one lunar cycle take
28.5 Days
This is the largest planet in our solar system
Jupiter
What is the sun?
A star.
What kind of galaxy do we live in?
Spiral galaxy.
What does CMBR stand for and what is it?
What phase would have a sliver of light on the right hand side?
Waxing Crescent
Name the 4 inner planets in order from closest to the sun
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
What tide occurs when the Sun, Earth and Moon form a straight line?
Spring tide.
Why do planets not get pulled into the Sun?
Because they are in motion.
This planet rotates opposite of the other planets?
Venus.
What moon phase starts the lunar cycle?
New Moon
Why are the inner planets called "Terrestrial"?
Because they are mainly made of rock and have a solid surface.
What tide occurs when the Sun, Earth and Moon form a 90 degree angle?
Neap tide.
This galaxy contains mainly older stars.
Elliptical galaxy.
How many high and low tides do we see a day?
2 highs and 2 lows.
What moon phases occur when the Sun, Earth and Moon form a 90 degree angle?
1st and 3rd quarter
This planet is named after the Roman God of War.
Mars.
What two things can change gravitational force?
Size and Distance.
What is a light year?
What is the nickname to remember a spring tide?
Spring Straight.
If we are at a waxing crescent, how long will it take to get to a waning crescent?
14 days.
How does Uranus spin on it's axis?
Vertically or up and down.
Would your mass be greater on Earth or Jupiter?
Trick question. Your mass does not change!!
Where are we located in the Milky Way galaxy?
In an outer arm called Orion.
Name another galaxy in the universe besides the Milky Way.
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