Moons
What can be affected by moon phases?
Tides
In which season do farmers plant crops?
Spring
Which area can have darkness for days?
The Poles.
North and South Pole
Which phase comes after a new moon?
Waxing
In which season do farmers harvest crops?
Fall
What is the term that means an area is dark for more than 24 hours
Polar Night
What is the difference between a lunar eclipse or solar eclipse?
Lunar eclipse the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon.
Solar eclipse the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth
Why are some days longer than others?
Some days are longer because Earth is tilted. As it orbits the Sun, different areas get more or less sunlight, changing day length
The Earth orbits the Sun every…
365 days
Are moon phases predictable? How do we know what moon phase it will be in the future?
Yes, moon phases are predictable. They follow a cycle that repeats every 29.5 days. Calendars and apps can tell us future moon phases.
Why do we have seasons?
We have seasons because of Earth's tilt. This tilt makes sunlight hit different areas more directly or less directly throughout the year, causing seasons.
The Earth completes a rotation every
24 hours
What are "Moon Phases"?
These are changes in the Moon's appearance from Earth as it orbits around us. The main phases are new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter.
What is an aurora?
Lights in the sky mostly in the North or South caused by the Earth's magnetic field.