Moon Phases
Which moon phase occurs when the moon is completely lit?
Full Moon
When the sun is high in the sky, how would you describe your shadow?
short/underneath you
All places in the world have the seasons at the same time. True or False
False
Which of the following affects tides?
The Sun, Moon and Earth
Which date does winter begin in the Southern Hemisphere?
June 21
Which moon phase occurs when the moon is completely dark?
New Moon
When the sun is low in the sky, how would you describe your shadow?
long
When does summer begin in the Southern Hemisphere?
December 21
Which tide occurs during the 1st and 3rd Quarter Moon Phases?
Neap Tide
Which hemisphere receives more direct sunlight in June?
Northern Hemisphere
Which moon phases occur when the moon is either 1/4 or 3/4 through its moon cycle?
1st and 3rd quarter
Whatever direction the sun is in the sky, the shadows it create will point in the opposite or same direction.
opposite
Which hemisphere receives more direct sunlight on December 21? Northern or Southern?
Southern Hemisphere
Which tide occurs during the Full & New Moon?
Spring Tide
Where is the moon getting its source of light?
The sun
Which phase occurs when you can see a small piece of it.
Crescent--waxing & waning
To make a shadow, you need these 3 things:
light, solid figure, a surface behind the object
Why are seasons reversed on the other side of the world?
Seasons are reversed on the other
Tides that have the highest high tides and the lowest low tides are considered which tide?
Spring Tides
Why don't we see constellations all year round?
Due to the rotation of the Earth; tilt
If you were sailing on the ocean, when is the best time to go? New or Full Moon?
Full Moon
How would you describe the difference between a shadow from winter and summer?
Since the sun is lower in the sky during winter, your shadow may be longer in the winter at times such as noon.
Why is it colder in winter than summer?
Tilt of the axis; winter gets less direct sunlight
Tides that aren't very high and aren't very low; sun & moon are at right angles.
Neap Tides