Rotation/Revolution
Moon Phases
Planets
Latitude/Longitude
Misc.
100
How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once?
24 hours (1 day)
100
About how long does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth?
1 month (27 days)
100
What is the force, that cause the planets to orbit around the sun?
Gravity
100
Latitude shows the distance north or south of the ___________________.
Equator
100
Why do we see the moon, if it does not produce its own light?
It reflects light from the sun
200
About how long does it take Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?
a year (365 1/4 days)
200
If you see a full moon on June 1st, which phase will you see 1 month later?
a full moon
200
What type of planet is Jupiter?
Jovian
200
Longitude shows the distance east or west of the _______________ ___________________.
Prime Meridian
200
What are masses of ice, found in space called?
Comets
300
To what degrees, is the Earth tilted?
23.5o
300
Identify this moon phase:
waxing crescent
300
What type of planet is Earth?
Terrestrial
300
Identify the latitude and longitude of point B.
60oN 120oW
300
What is the difference between waxing and waning?
Waxing - increasing light, shown on the right side
Waning - decreasing light, shown on the left side
400
What does the rotation of Earth cause?
What does the revolution of Earth cause?
Day and Night
Seasons
400
Identify this moon phase:
3rd/last quarter moon
400
What is 1 difference between a Terrestrial and a Jovian planet?
Terrestrial: inner planets, closest to sun, small, dense, and rocky
Jovian: outer planets, large, gaseous, and low densities
400
Identify the Latitude/Longitude of point C.
60oN 60oE
400
What is the circular path of a planet around the sun called?
Orbit
500
What are the 4 seasons called? (Scientific names)
About when do they occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
Summer Solstice - June 21st , Winter Solstice - December 21st, Spring (Vernal) Equinox - March 21st, Fall (Autumnal) Equinox - September 22nd
500
Identify this moon phase:
waning gibbous
500
List all of the planets in the correct order from the sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
500
Identify the Latitude/Longitude of point H.
15oS 75oE
500
What 3 things is the Universe composed of?
Empty space, energy, and matter