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 does the Earth rotate on?
Its Axis
the special path the earth travels around the sun is called
revolution
it takes the earth _______________ to revolve around the sun
one year/365 days
What moon phases make a Neap Tide?
1st and 3rd qt
which way does the earth turn
it turns counter clock wise
There are 9 moon phases true or false?
False
When the Northern hemisphere is getting the most direct sunlight, we have what season
summer
which moon is directly between the sun and the earth
new moon
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.
The moon is lit up because of
the sun's light
how long does it take for the earth to revolve around the sun
1 year or 365/364 and 1 quarter
what is the second way the earth moves (on its own axis like a top) and how long does it take
rotation 24 hours
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.