Moon Phases
About how many days does it take to complete the moon phases?
28 days
Water, wind and ice.
What powers the water cycle?
The sun
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is short-term and climate is long-term.
How long does it take for the earth to rotate once?
24 hours. (One day)
What is the acronym for the four main moon phases?
N (New moon) F (First Quarter) F (Full moon) L (Last quarter)
What land forms are made by wind?
Sand dunes and arches
What are the first steps of the water cycle?
Evaporation/Transpiration
How long does it have to be to be counted as climate?
What does the earth rotate on?
It's axis.
On July 14th, there was a first quarter moon. What will the moon phase be in seven days?
A full moon.
What land form is made by ice?
U-shaped valleys
What are the second and third steps of the water cycle?
Condensation and precipitation. (Rain, snow, sleet and hail)
What are some keywords for weather?
Today, this month, this week, ect.
What are some other words for rotate?
Revolve, turn, spin, ect.
How many moon phases are there?
There are eight moon phases: New moon, Waxing crescent, First quarter, Waxing gibbous, Full moon, Waning gibbous, Third/Last quarter and Waning Crescent.
What land forms are made by water?
Caves, arches, cliffs, deltas, v-shaped valleys, and canyons.
What are the fourth and fifth steps of the water cycle?
Run-off and accumulation.
What are some keywords for climate?
Average, thirty years, centuries, ect.
What is caused by the earth's rotation?
Day/night, apparent movement across the sky, shadows.
What side is the light on after the full moon?
It's on the left side.
If someone is fishing near a delta, will it affect the delta?
No
What does the water cycle do?
It recycles water.
Is this statement a weather statement or a climate statement?
The desert has been known for being the hottest environment for many centuries.
Climate
What is a way to remember the difference between rotation and revolution?
Ro "DAY" tion