Rotation/Revolution
Earth's rotation causes __________________.
Day and night
During which moon phase is the moon not visible on Earth?
New Moon
Which planet is the largest?
Which government agency is responsible for space science and technology in the US?
NASA
The tide is larger than normal during a ____________ because the gravitational forces of the sun and moon pull in the SAME direction.
Spring
Earth's revolution causes _______________.
Seasons
Which word describes the moon appearing to grow?
Waxing
Which planet has an atmosphere that is mostly CO2 causing high heat?
Venus
Which is a benefit of space exploration?
a. development of new plant species
b. advancements in technology
c. increased fuel production
d. water conservation
b. advancements in technology
During which phases of the moon would a neap tide occur?
First and third quarter
Earth's tilt is _______ degrees
23.5
Why are quarter moons called quarters and not half moons?
1/4 and 3/4 through the cycle
Name the planets starting at the sun
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
Space exploration has yet to discover proof of ______ beyond Earth.
When does a lunar eclipse occur on Earth?
When Earth is between the moon and the sun
What does "equinox" mean?
"Equal night"
Which moon phase will you observe in the next few nights if last night was a new moon?
waxing crescent
The sun is a __________ and Pluto is a ___________
star; dwarf planet
The launch of ______________ started the Space Race between
Sputnik 1
What does a solar eclipse indicate about the positions of Earth, the sun, and the moon?
The moon has moved in between the sun and Earth.
Which season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when Earth’s axis is tilted away from the sun?
Winter
If the Northern hemisphere is experiencing a full moon, what phase does the Southern hemisphere experience?
Full moon
Give THREE reasons that Earth is the ideal habitable planet.
In habitable zone (distance from sun), liquid water, terrestrial (solid surface), atmosphere
What multi-country collaborative technology allows the continuous study of space?
International Space Station
Why are most lunar eclipses partial?
Small shadow cast and not always in a perfectly straight line