Moon Phases
Write the eight moon phases in order from first to last.
1) New 2) Waxing crescent 3) First quarter
4) Waxing gibbous 5) Full 6) Waning gibbous
7) Third quarter 8) Waning crescent
When the moon blocks the Sun's light, a ________ eclipse occurs.
Solar
We get direct heat energy in this season.
Summer
The four outer planets are considered...
Gas Giants
What is gravity?
How long does it take for the moon to revolve around the Earth?
29.5 days (about 1 month)
What kind of eclipse is it when the Earth is between the Sun and Moon?
Lunar Eclipse
What causes the seasons?
The tilt of the Earth (23.5 degrees)
Name the planets in our solar system in order.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What is Newton's First Law of Motion?
An object in motion will stay in motion and an object at rest will stay at rest until it is acted upon by an outside force.
What is it called when we can't see the moon from earth?
a new moon
What eclipse is more common?
a Lunar
What is the first day of spring called?
the spring equinox
Which planet has the most moons?
Saturn
What would happen if Earths Gravity went away?
Earth would leave its orbit and follow its path of inertia into space.
What phase comes after the full moon?
Waning Gibbous
Which phase is the moon in during a solar eclipse?
New Moon
What star is the North Pole always pointed towards?
Polaris (The North Star)
What is between Mars and Jupiter?
The astroid belt
What two things affect the force of gravity between objects?
Mass and Distance
What is the mechanism that allows us to see light from the moon?
Reflected Light
Why don't we have a solar and a lunar eclipse every month?
The moon's orbit is tilted
What are the shortest and longest days of the year?
Longest - Summer Solstice
Shortest - Winter Solstice
How are the inner planets similar?
small, rocky, slow,
What is Inertia?
The tendency to resist change in its motion or rest.