Day and Night
Day & Night occurs due to the _______ of the Earth.
Rotation
What is the season between Summer and Winter?
Autumn
How many Moon Phases are there?
8
Where are the coldest parts on Earth?
North and South Poles
What does 'Waxing' mean?
Getting bigger
How long does it take for Earth to complete 1 rotation?
24 hours
Seasons occur due to the ______ of the Earth.
Tilt
In the Southern Hemisphere, which way do the phases occur?
Left to Right
How long is the Moon's rotation on its own axis?
27.3 days
What is the climate like at the Equator?
Humid/hot
Winter Solstice
How many degrees is Earth's tilt?
23.5 degrees.
What does 'Waning' mean?
Getting smaller
The Sun's rays hit the Equator at a _______ ________?
Short distance
What seasons do we have an Equinox?
Autumn and Spring
When its the afternoon/evening in the Southern Hemisphere, what time of day is it in the Northern Hemisphere?
Early morning/sunrise
What season is the Southern Hemisphere in if the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun?
Winter
What is the phase called when we can't see the Moon at all?
New Moon
TRUE or FALSE: We see the Moon physically change every night.
FALSE
29.5 days
Where on the Earth is day and night "equal" in length?
The Equator
State the dates of the Equinox.
21st March, 20-21st September (roughly)
What is the phase called when the second-half of the Moon is lit up?
Third Quarter
How long is the period of day and night at the North and South poles?
The Moon's core is made up of what material?
Iron and other elements.