Vocabulary
To travel in a circle around an object
Orbit
What object does the moon orbit?
Earth
True or False: Everywhere on Earth is heated the same
False
True or False: Eclipses happen every month
False
True or False: All matter has gravity
True
The attractive force of all matter
Gravity
What object does the Earth orbit?
Sun
Which factor of Earth helps determine the different seasons?
Earth's tilt
A solar eclipse only happens during which moon phase?
New Moon
What two factors keep the space station in orbit around Earth? Most have both answers for points
2. Gravity
Occurs when one object in the solar system moves into the shadow of another object
Eclipse
How long does it take for the moon to orbit Earth? You must be exact
29.5 days
What season would the Northern hemisphere be in if their pole is tilted toward the sun?
Summer
A lunar eclipse occurs during which moon phase?
Full moon
What is the area around an object where another can feel the effect of its gravity?
Gravitational Field
A period of time characterized by specific weather patterns and by the length of day and night
Season
How long does it take for Earth to orbit the sun?
356.25 days
What season would the northern hemisphere be in if its pole is tilted away from the sun?
Winter
Draw the order of the sun, Earth, and moon must be in for a solar eclipse to occur.
Sun - Moon - Earth
or
Earth - Moon - Sun
What does the moon look like during a lunar eclipse?
Reddish-orange
The changing appearance of the moon as seen from Earth as it orbits Earth
Moon Cycle
Why does the moon orbit Earth and not the Sun?
The moon is closer in distance to Earth versus the Sun
What part of Earth is receives the most concentrated sun rays?
Equator
Draw the order the sun, Earth, and moon must be in for a lunar eclipse.
Sun - Earth - Moon
or
Moon - Earth - Sun
How does the lack of gravity affect human health in space?
Low gravity results in loss of muscle in space