Moon Phases
Eclipses
Tides
Seasons
Mixed Review
100
There are _______ moon phases.
8
100
Which type of eclipse is possible?
Solar Eclipse
100
What causes tides?
The gravitational pull of the moon and sun.
100
If a hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, explain why it experiences winter
It recieves less direct sunlight
100
This marks the shortest day of the year and happens around Dec 21
winter solstice
200
If a moon is between 50% and 100% illuminated it is a
(waxing/ waning) gibbous
200
A lunar eclipse occurs during a _______ moon.
A solar eclipse occur during a _______ moon.
1. Full
2. New
200
Why does the moon have a greater gravitational pull?
It is closer to the Earth.
200
What causes seasons?
Seasons are caused by
1. the tilt of the Earth on its axis
2. The revolution of Earth around Sun
3.the amount of sunlight received
200
The phase of the moon that follows a waxing crescent is ?
1st quarter
300
Which moon phase is illustrated below AND what will be the next phase that follows?
Waning crescent and New Moon
300
Which eclipse is the following alignment describing?
Sun- Earth- Moon
Lunar Eclipse
300
How many high tides and lows do we have in 1 day?
We have 2 high tides and 2 low tides a day.
300
What position would the northern hemisphere be in on the longest day of the year?
Position A- Summer.
300
Increase in light and size
Waxing
400
Identify the phases of the moon that we can expect to see after a full moon.
Waning Gibbous
400
What unique feature do you see during a solar eclipse?
The sun's corona
400
Draw the position of the Earth Moon and Sun during a Spring tide and describe the effect on the tides.
Sun - Earth-Moon or Sun- Moon- Earth
Stronger tides/ higher than usual tidal range
400
If the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, what season is it in?
Winter
400
spinning on its axis
Rotation
500
Why can we only see one side of the moon?
The moon turns on its axis at the same rate as it revolves around the earth.
500
Why don't we experience a solar or lunar eclipse every month?
The Earth and Moon are both at a tilt so they do not line up perfectly every month.
500
Identify 2 the moon phases that cuase a Neap Tide
1st / 3rd quarters
500
What season is the Southern Hemisphere in at Position D?
Fall
500
To orbit another object
Revolution