Earth
How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis?
24 hours
What is the tilt of the earth?
23.5 degrees
what side of the moon is lit up when we see it in waxing phase?
The right
In what order do the celestial bodies need to be in for there to be a solar eclipse?
Sun-Moon-Earth
In addition to changes in the number of hours of daylight, what other factor contributes to Earth’s seasons?
A. Time of day
B. Angle of the sun’s radiation
C. Energy as heat from the moon
D. Warm air blowing from the ocean
B. Angle of the sun’s radiation
How long does it take the Earth to make one full orbit around the sun?
365.25 days
What is important about June 21st?
What happens on this day?
It is the summer solstice.
It is the longest “day” of the year.
What side of the moon is lit up when it is in its waning phase?
Left
In what order do the celestial bodies need to be in for there to be a lunar eclipse?
Sun-Earth-Moon
Does the moon affect anything on Earth? What?
Yes. Tides. Behavior. Superstition etc.
What shape best describes the orbit around the sun?
Elliptical
What is the importance of December 21st?
What happens on this day?
It is the winter solstice.
It is the shortest “day” of the year.
True or False: The Earth spins clockwise while the moon spins counterclockwise.
False, they both spin counterclockwise.
What is the difference between a solar eclipse and an annular eclipse?
During a solar eclipse the umbra reaches Earth, during an annular eclipse the umbra does not reach Earth.
How long does it take the moon to go through one full lunar cycle?
29.5 days
True or False: Are the stars always shining?
True, we may not be able to see them during the day.
Which hemisphere is receiving direct sunlight when Australia is experiencing summer?
Southern Hemisphere
Which phase does the moon appear to be completely in shadow, or “gone”
New moon
What year did the last total solar eclipse happen in Kansas?
2017
One line of evidence of Earth’s revolution around the sun is
A. The Coriolis effect
B. Foucault’s pendulum
C. The varying positions of a constellation over a period of weeks
D. The varying positions of a constellation over a period of hours
C. The varying positions of a constellation over a period of weeks.
Which two locations on Earth can receive almost 24 hours of sun light during certain times of the year?
Antarctica and the arctic circle.
True or False: It is summer for the northern hemisphere when the Earth passes closes to the sun during its orbit?
False
Which phase of the moon is the only one a lunar eclipse can occur?
Full moon.
Where on Earth does the temperature stay relatively constant year round?
Places on the equator.
What company is working towards taking humans to Mars on their Big Falcon Rocket?
Space X