Moon phases
The moon takes about 28.5 days to complete a cycle. What moon phase occurs 14 days after a new moon?
A full moon.
December 22nd is the _____ solstice in the northern hemisphere.
Winter
What is the stage after the main sequence stage in a star's life cycle?
In an average sized star, it is a Red Giant stage.
In a massive star, it is a Red Super Giant stage.
If answered both correctly, the student gets 1,000 pts.
Which type of electromagnetic waves have higher frequency and shorter wavelengths: gamma or radio waves?
Gamma
What did the middle schooler say to his/her crush?
Nothing, they texted.
What moon phase occurs about 3.5 days before a full moon?
A first quarter moon
September 21st is the _____ equinox in the northern hemisphere.
Autumnal
What is a star fusing during the main sequence stage of it's life cycle?
It is fusing hydrogen into helium.
True or false:
The higher the frequency the more energy the wave possess.
True.
So we did something cool on Mars earlier this month, what was it?
A helicopter.
During which moon phase will the earth experience spring tides?
During a new moon and a full moon.
June 21st is the ______ solstice in the southern hemisphere.
Winter
Triple points for whoever first answers this correctly.
What element are red giant stars fusing in their core?
They are fusing helium into heavier elements.
What element makes up about 75% of the universe?
Hydrogen
Triple points for whoever first correctly answers this question.
How many anime dudes does it take to change a light bulb?
One, but it takes about 10 episodes.
During which moon phases will the earth experience neap tides?
During a first quarter moon and during a third quarter moon.
Why does earth experience seasons?
Because it's tilted on its axis and revolves around the sun.
What is at the center of a planetary nebula?
A white dwarf
Convection currents in earth's upper mantle.
Does pineapple belong on a pizza?
Duh!!!!!!
Spin the wheel, person 1 switches points with person 2.
What moon phase occurs about 28.5 days after a full moon?
A full moon.
Double points for whoever first correctly answers this question.
On which solstice/equinox does earth experience the longest day of the year in its respective hemisphere?
The summer solstice
Why are some brighter hotter stars lower on the HR-Diagram than some cooler less bright stars?
Because the cooler, less bright stars may be closer to earth or they maybe very large.
Double points for whoever first correctly answers this question.
Why does earth experience areas with low pressure air masses and others with high pressure air masses?
The uneven heating of the earth's surface by the sun.
Tell Mr. Garcia a joke. If you make me laugh you win 500 pts per joke.
I'll be the judge.