Moons
how many moon phases are there?
There are 8 moon phases.
What is the most needed tech for space?
A Spacecraft.
What is an asteroid?
An asteroid is a big chunk of rock and metal in space that also orbits our sun.
What is a meteor?
A meteor is an object that burns or vaporizes when it enters earths atmosphere.
how many seasons are there
4
ABOUT how many days does it take for the moon to have revolution, and a full rotations. 28, 29, 34, or 17.
There is about 28 days, but to be specific it is 27 days.
What is the most needed tech to see planets from earth?
A telescope.
What are three types of asteroid?
Carbon asteroids, Stony asteroids, and metallic asteroids.
Name one comet that was in your booklet.
Halley's comet.
Why do we have days and nights?
To count how many spins we track when we go around the sun.
True or False? Can you see a new moon?
Slightly, but otherwise no.
Name ATLEAST 3 important things needed on a spacecraft?
Water, air, air temperature waste disposal, and pressure regulation.
What is an asteroid belt?
An asteroid belt is a bunch of asteroids that form a belt around our sun between Jupiter and mars.
What is a meteorite?
An meteorite is a small piece of a meteor that survives and when it hits the ground.
How many degrees is the earth tilted?
The earth is tilted 23.5 degrees.
Why does the moon change shape?
The moon is reflecting one side of the moon which gives us the moon phases.
What is a spectroscope?
Spectroscope provides info about molecules, atmospheric conditions, and composition that gives scientist a better understanding about space.
What are the largest asteroids considered as?
The largest asteroids out there are considered as dwarf planets.
What is a comet?
A comet is a celestial that orbits our sun. They are located at the edge of the solar system.
Why do seasons happen?
Because of earths tilt, if our earth had no tilt we wouldn't have any seasons, it would be just 1 season.
What are the phases of the moon? (starting from new moon)
New moon, Waxing crescent, 1st quarter half moon, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, 3rd quarter half moon, and waning crescent.
How much fuel does it take to enter earths orbit?
It takes 88.4% of the total mass of the rocket has to be propellant. (If you got 85% to 90% you still get the point).
What is a carbon asteroid?
Made of rocks that are rich with carbon. These asteroids have a dark color and make up 75% of all asteroids i our solar system.
True or false? Halley's comet can be seen every 80 years?
False. Halley's comet was actually last seen in 1986.
How fast does the earth spin on its axis?
The earth spins on its axis, 1,000 miles per hour (460 m/s or 1,600 km/h)