Seasons and Time
Rotate
What is the phase of the moon where the whole moon is lit up?
A full moon
What characteristics of a planet determine the strength of its gravitational force on other objects?
Mass of the planet and its distance from other objects
What statement can be made about models of the solar system
a. Different models illustrate different characteristics of objects in the solar system
b. Different models illustrate the same characteristics of objects in the solar system
c. One model can represent all of the characteristics of the objects in our solar system.
d. Models do not represent the characteristics of objects in our solar system.
a. Different models illustrate different characteristics of objects in the solar system
How many stars are there in our solar system?
one, the sun!!
Does the earth rotate clockwise or counterclockwise?
Counterclockwise
What phase of the moon is where there is no light on the moon?
New moon
How would the gravitational force between the Earth and Moon differ if the Moon were twice as far as it is now?
The gravitational force would be the same.
The gravitational force would decrease.
The gravitational force would increase
None of the Above.
2. The gravitational force would decrease.
What are some properties of inner planets?
High surface temp
Close to the Sun
Small mass
Greater Density
About how often does a lunar eclipse occur?
twice a year
In december the northern hemisphere is tilted AWAY from the sun experiencing winter, what season is the southern hemisphere experiencing at this time?
summer
The moon phases are caused by what?
the position of the moon with respect to the Earth and the sun
What relationship between gravity and inertia (speed) is necessary for planets or satellites to remain in orbit?
Gravity and inertia are in balance
what are properties of outer planets?
Far from the Sun
Large mass
Less Density
Lower Average Surface Temperature
Longer Orbital Period
who is the skibbidi rizzler
ohio fanum tax
Summer
One month
This is the force that pulls all objects down to Earth's core.
gravity
pluto
What planet is the densest in our solar system, and also has only one satellite?
Earth
what is inertia
the tendency of a body to resist a change in motion or rest.
Which planet is sometimes called The Red Planet?
Mars