Phases of the moon
When the moon cannot be seen in the sky, we are experiencing a ___________________ moon
new
rotate means to...
spin
What is a tide?
the push and pull of ocean water?
What is the biggest object in our solar system?
the sun
When the northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, we will experience what season?
When the entire moon is lit up, we are experiencing a ____________________ moon
full
revolve means to...
move around/orbit
How many different types of tides are there?
2
True or false: Earth can sustain human life
true
How does the tilt of the Earth have an impact on the seasons?
answers may vary
When the right side of the moon is illuminated, we are experiencing a _______________ moon
first quarter
the revolution of the moon around the Earth causes the ____________________
moon phases
What 2 moon phases will produce the highest tides?
full moon and new moon
What 2 things impact the Earth's seasons?
tilt of the Earth on it's axis AND the revolution of the Earth around the sun
When the left side of the moon is lit up, we are experiencing a _____________ moon
last quarter
the revolution of the Earth around the Sun causes the ___________________
seasons
The gravitational pull of the moon
True or false: moon phases are the same all around the world (ex. if we have a new moon, Russia will have a new moon)
false
Explain the position of the Earth during the winter
answers may vary
The moon phases are caused by the revolution of the ________________ around the ___________________
moon, earth
true or false: the moon revolves around the Earth as the Earth revolves around the sun
true
What is the bubble called that is created when the moon pulls on the Earth's water
tidal bulge
The order of the moon phases:
new moon, _______________, _________________, last quarter
first quarter, full moon
1 year/365 days