It's essential
Name three patterns within our earth, moon, sun system that can be observed and predicted.
True or False
The moon revolves at the same speed that it rotates.
True - the reason we only ever see one side of the moon.
Direct sunlight results in…
Summer
Indirect sunlight results in…
Winter
Earth Rotates on it’s…
Axis
Other than keeping us on the surface of the earth, what are 2 other roles of gravity?
How long does it take for the moon to orbit the earth?
27.5 days
When the northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, what season is it in VT?
Summer
When the southern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, what season is it in Chile?
Summer
What are two ways the earth moves?
Rotates/spins
revolves/orbits
List 2 reasons why scaled models are important when studying space.
A moon with light visible on the right side is call a _______ moon.
Waxing
When neither hemisphere is tilted toward nor away from the sun, what season is it?
Spring or fall
When the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, what season is it in VT?
Winter
Earth’s rotation causes…
Day and night
A moon that appears to be larger than a half circle is called a _______ moon.
Gibbous
What time of year would you expect to have the most daylight?
Summer Solstice or June 21 (in VT)
What time of year would you expect to have the least daylight?
Winter Solstice or December 21 (in VT)
Earth's revolution is partial cause for…
The four seasons
I look up and see a full moon. My friend in Australia (other side of the world in the southern hemisphere) is seeing what phase of the moon?
Full Moon
List two times during the year when we experience equal hours of day and night
Spring and Autumnal Equinox
March 21 or September 21 (in VT)
Draw a quick diagram to explain why we have seasons.
The Earth revolves in a ___________ rotation.
Counter clockwise