The Sun
What are cooler areas of the sun called?
Sunspots
List the seasons in order.
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
When the moon is lit on the right hand side we know that it is...
Waxing
What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon?
Lunar
What type of wave moves at right angles to the direction of motion?
Transverse
Photosphere
When it is spring in the northern hemisphere, what is it in the southern hemisphere?
Fall
When the moon is more is more than 1/2 full it is called
Gibbous
What type of tide is created when the moon is at a right angle to the sun?
Neap
What is newton's first law?
An object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force.
Loops of hot gas that arc away and back towards the sun
Prominence
On which two days do we receive 12 hours of daylight?
Vernal equinox, autumnal equinox
What moon phase comes after a full moon?
Waning Gibbous
Describe how a neap tide would look different than a spring tide if you were down at the beach?
A neap tide would not go as high or as low as a neap tide.
Name two ways friction can be reduced
Smoother surfaces
Lubrication
Reducing force or weight
Rolling
What causes the auroras?
Solar wind interacting with the magnetic field.
What is the name of the longest day of the year and when does this day occur in the northern hemisphere (approximately)
Summer solstice. Around June 21
What moon phase comes before a New moon?
Waning Cresent
Why are tides stronger during a spring tide than a neap tide?
Because the gravity of the Moon and Sun are working together instead of against each other.
How does a spectra-scope tell us about far away stars?
By breaking light down based on its wavelengths, telling us what atoms it is made of.
List three effects solar storms can have on Earth
Disrupt radio/cell signals
Damage satellites
Power outages
Give two direct reasons why it is warmer in the summer.
1. duration of sunlight
2. intensity/angle of sunlight
Why do we see different shapes on the moon each month?
The angle between the Earth, Moon, and sun are constantly changing the amount of light it reflects.
Why is it more common to see a lunar eclipse than a solar eclipse? (2 reasons)
1. Earth has a larger shadow
2. Every one who can see the moon can see a lunar eclipse