Movements
The time it takes for earth to rotate once.
24 hours
Why does the earth have seasons?
tilt
Explain what happens to the lighted part of the moon from new moon to full moon?
the lighted part increases or it is in the waxing stage.
What moon phases needs to happen for a solar eclipse to occur
new
What two celestial objects cause tides?
sun and moon
The time it takes for Earth to revolve once?
365.24 days
When the direct rays fall on the tropic of capricorn, what season is it in the southern hemisphere?
summer
When the moon wanes, what side is the light on?
left
What moon phase needs to happen for a lunar eclipse to happen?
full
Why does the moon have a larger effect on earth's water than the sun does?
moon is closer
The time it takes for the moon to rotate and revolve once.
27 days
When the northern end of the earth is tilted toward the sun, what season will it be in the northern hemisphere?
summer
How much time passes between full and new moon phases?
13.5 days
Why doesn't an eclipse happen every month
moon is at a 5 degree tilt to the earth
What are spring tides and when do they happen?
higher and lower tides than normal. They happen during a full and new moon.
What causes day and night?
rotation
What is the date and where are the direct rays of light in winter in the northern hemisphere?
December 21
Tropic of Capricorn
Name the phases in order starting with new moon.
new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full, waning gibbous, last quarter, waning crescent, back to new.
Which eclipse is more common? Why?
Lunar because the earth is bigger than the moon so its easier for the earth to block out the sun from hitting the moon than it is for the moon to block out the sun from earth.
What are neap tides and when do they happen?
higher low tides and lower high tides. They happen during the quarter moons.
Explain why the same side of the moon always faces earth.
The moon rotates and revolves at the same rate.
The times that day and night are of equal length are called _________.
equinox
Name two phases where the amount of lighted portion is the same?
quarters, crescents or gibbouses.
In order to see a total eclipse what part of the shadow does one did to be in?
Umbra
How many high and low tides occur in a day and how often do they change?
2 high and 2 low and they alternate every 6 hours