During this phase, the moon is not visible at all from Earth.
New Moon
Name the two types of eclipses that can be seen from Earth.
Solar and Lunar
Name the two types of tides.
Spring and neap
The movement of one body in space around another.
Revolution
During this lunar phase, the moon appears fully lit.
Full Moon
During this type of eclipse Earth is between the moon and the sun.
Lunar Eclipse
During a full moon or a new moon, this type of tide is happening.
Spring
How long does it take the moon to orbit around the Earth?
A month
28-29 Days
Which moon phase could result in a solar eclipse?
New moon
What causes Earth's tides?
The gravitational pull or force of the moon
How long does it take Earth to complete a rotation?
A day
24 hours
To increase gradually in size. The illuminated part of the moon appears to become larger.
Waxing
During this type of eclipse the sun's light is blocked by the moon.
Solar Eclipse
When the sun, Earth and moon form a 90 degree angle, this type of tide happens.
Neap
Why do we add a "leap day" every four years. A number answer would be appropriate.
Earth's revolution around the sun actually takes 365 1/4 days. If we did not add the extra day every four years, eventually (a few hundred years) our calendars, including when we observe equinoxes, soltices and seasons, would not match the weather patterns on Earth.
What are the two main reasons for the seasons?
1. The Earth's tilt on its axis
2. The Earth's revolution around the sun
Beginning with the new moon, name the eight phases of the moon, in order, as seen from Earth.
New, waxing crescent, 1st quarter, waxing gibbous, full, waning gibbous, 3rd (last) quarter, waning crescent
Which is the only moon phase that could result in a lunar eclipse?
Full moon
What measurable characteristic (on Earth) defines a spring tide and a neap tide
Spring tides are characterized by a maximum tidal range and neap tides are characterized by a minimum tidal range.