How many Moon Phases are there?
8 Phases
Define Shadow.
The absence of light.
Name all four seasons.
Winter, summer, spring, and fall
The sun evaporates water into an invisible gas called...
Water Vapor
How many planets are in our solar system?
8 planets in our solar system
True or False- The moon produces it on light.
False
True or false- Shadows move during the day because the Earth is rotating on it's axis.
True
True or false- Seasons occur because of the tilt on the Earth's axis as it revolves around the moon.
False
After precipitation hits the Earth the ground water is called
run-off
The sun rises in the________ and sets in the ______.
east, west
What is the fifth phase of the moon?
Full Moon
The shortest shadow is around...
Noon (12 o'clock)
When the Earth is tilted away from the sun we have...
Winter
Condensation forms
clouds
This is caused by the amount of blocked sunlight as Earth rotates on it's axis.
Shadows
How long is the lunar(moon) cylce?
27-31 days
about a month
True or false- Shadows change shape during the day.
True
Are days longer in summer or winter?
Summer
The forms of precipitation are
rain, snow, sleet, hail
True or false- The sun is the only source of light in our solar system.
False
What does waning mean?
Decreasing or shrinking in size
If the sun is shining in the East, the shadow will appear...
In the West.
We experience Summer when...
the Earth is tilted towards the sun
What are the steps of the Water Cycle?
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, run-off, collection(accumilation)
How long does it take the Earth to rotate on it's axis?
24 hours