Phases of the Moon
Which phase of the moon is this.
New Moon
A SOLAR Eclipse happens during which phase of the moon?
New Moon
The periodic rise and fall of sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon.
Tides
Following a path through space around another object.
Revolution
What is a Goldilocks Planet?
"Earth Like"
Which phase of the moon is this?
Waning Gibbous Moon
The darkest part of a moons shadow is called?
Umbra
2 high tides and 2 low tides in a day
semidiurnal tides
How long does it take Earth to revolve around the Sun?
1 year
What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Venus
What does the word Gibbous mean?
One half is visible but not quite full.
The Preumbra is the darkest or lightest part of a moons shadow?
Lightest
The strongest tides occur when the Earth, Sun, and Moon align. What are these tides called?
Spring Tides
Seasons are caused by the tilt of Earths axis as it revolves around the Sun. True or False
True
Describe 3 main differences between the inner and outter planets.
1. rock vs gas
2. moons and rings
3. size
Which phase of the moon is this?
Waxing Crescent Moon
During a Lunar Eclipse the Earth is blocking the sun, true or false.
True
The WEAKEST tides occur when the Moon and Sun are perpendicular. What are these tides called?
Neap Tides
If the North Hemisphere is tilted TOWARDS the Sun, What season will they most likely be experiencing?
Summer
List the 4 inner planets and what they are called?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mar--> Terrestrial Planets
If the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in the following order what kind of moon phase will be seen from Earth?
SUN-->EARTH-->MOON
Full Moon
What phase of the moon is occuring during a LUNAR eclipse?
Full Moon
The difference between the level of the ocean at high tide and at low tide.
Tide Range
If the Southern Hemisphere is tilted AWAY from the Sun, what season will they most likely be experiencing?
Winter
List the 4 outter planets and what they are called
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune--> Gas Giants