Sun, Earth, Moon
The Earth-moon system takes how long to revolve around the sun?
1 year
When we see more of the moon each night we call this?
Waxing
Tidal Bulge
During what season is the Earth nearest the Sun?
Winter
What causes the moon to have a red color during a lunar eclipse?
The Sun's light going through Earth's atmosphere and scattering/interacting with particulate matter.
Earth rotates on its axis once every ...
24 hours
When we see less of the moon each night we call this?
Waning
About how long is it between high tide and low tide?
About 6 hours
Why are temperatures and daylight hours more constant near the equator?
The shape of the Earth and the tilt of it's axis cause the equator to be more directly facing the Sun all year.
What phase of the lunar cycle can cause a solar eclipse?
A new moon
When it is Summer in the southern hemisphere, it is what in the northern hemisphere?
Winter
The lunar cycle takes about how many days?
27-28 days
The moon and Sun play a role in causing tides. T/F
True
After which day do the daylight hours begin to get shorter?
Summer solstice
This would represent what kind of eclipse?
Sun Earth Moon
Lunar Eclipse
The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west because the Earth rotates?
A) East to West
B)West to East
B)West to East
About 2 weeks after a new moon, what phase would the moon be in?
Full Moon
What type of tide is caused by the Moon, Earth, and Sun forming a 90o angle?
Neap Tide
When is daylight hours and nighttime hours practically equal?
Equinox, September and March
Why don't solar and lunar eclipse happen each month?
The Moon's orbital plane is tilted at about 5o relative to Earth's.
Earth's axis is tiled at about 23.5o and it always points towards the star Polaris. T/F
True, Polaris is the north star and the axis is always oriented towards it.
Many people believe that the non-illuminated part of the moon is caused by Earth's shadow. What actually causes it?
The moons orbit around Earth and it position from the Sun.
What type of tide is caused by the moon and sun being aligned?
Spring (King) Tide
Would you expect Kansas City or a city closer to the north pole to have greater variation of daylight hours?
A city closer to the north pole because it will have more day light in the summer months and less in teh winter months.
A solar eclipse would have what kind of tide?
Spring (King) tide