Rotation/Revolution
Does the earth go around the moon true or false?
false
What are the 4 major moon phases?
New and Full moon, and 1st and 3rd quarter
Why do we were protective glasses during a solar eclipse?
Because it is dangerous to look at the sun and it can burn your eyes and leave you blind
What are Tides?
Motions of water caused by the Gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon.
what are spring tides
tides that are high
What does the Earth rotate on?
Its Axis
Do the New moons cause Neap tides?
No
name all of the solar eclipses
annular,partial,and total
What moon phases make a Neap Tide?
1st and 3rd qt
what are neap tides
tides that are low
which way does the earth turn
it turns counter clock wise
There are 9 moon phases true or false?
False
name all the lunar eclipses
total,partial,
What moon phases make a Spring Tide ?
New and Full moon
what is the antumbra
can see the edge of the sun but not the center
Does the moon turn counter clock wise yes or no?
Yes
What causes the moons phases?
Phases are caused by the revolution of the moon around earth.
what is a solar eclipse ?
When the moon is in front of the sun.
What is the cause of the tides?
The moon and suns gravitational pull.
what is the penumbra
area of a shadow of the moon during a solar eclipse where a partial solar eclipse can be seen
how long does it take for the earth to revolve around the sun
1 year or 365/364 and 1 quarter
Name the 8 moon phases in order.
New moon,Waxing Cresent,First Qt,Waxing Gibbous,Full moon,Waning Gibbous,Third Qt,Waning Cresent.
What is a lunar eclipse?
When the earths shadow blocks the moon from the suns light.
How does the moons tilt effect the tides?
Since the moon has a 5 degree tilt it effects the gravitational pull of the sun which than causes tides.
what is the umbra
portion of the shadow cone you will see it total eclipse