Topic 1
distinct stages or steps in a process or development
What is the definition of lit?
illuminated by light
What is the definition of orbit?
To move in a curved path around a central object
What is the first phase of the moon?
New moon
How long does it take for the moon to orbit the earth?
Month
What effect do the Moon's phases have on the tides?
They cause the water on earth to move
What is the definition of influence?
to have an effect on someone or something
What is the definition of tides?
the regular rise and fall of the ocean's surface caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun
How do the Moon's phases change?
The Moon's phases change as it orbits around the Earth. We see different fractions of its day and night sides, which creates the different phases.
Name at least 4 phases of the moon
new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.
What are moon phases?
Moon phases are the different shapes that the Moon appears to have from Earth.
Why do the Moon phases change?
The Moon's phases change because it is always moving through space and as it orbits around the Earth, we see different fractions of its day and night sides.