Gravity and Orbits
This is the attractive force between all objects of the universe
Gravity
If its spring in the northern hemisphere, it's _________ in the south.
autumn
How long does it take for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?
What are the two main types of eclipses?
Lunar and Solar
When the water in the beach is pulled back, this is called a __________
low tide
This is the path an object in space makes around another.
Orbit
Summer gives us __________ days and ___________ nights
longer, shorter
When the face of the moon is completely dark, what is this phase called?
New Moon
How does a solar eclipse happen?
When the moon passes between the sun and Earth.
When the moon blocks our view of the sun.
What is a spring tide?
They're very high tides and very low tides
This is how much matter an object takes up.
Which seasons have an equal amount of day and night?
Spring and Autumn
How does the moon change shape?
It's a reflection of the sun's light.
Which moon phase does a lunar eclipse happen on?
Full moon
What is a neap tide?
They are low high tides and high low tides.
This is the measure of how strong the force of gravity is on an object.
Weight
Determine what season the northern hemisphere is having. (Teacher will draw)
Winter
What is the difference between a crescent moon and a gibbous moon?
The crescent appears to have less light and the gibbous is in between a half moon and a full moon.
Describe what the umbra looks like
The darkest part of the shadow
Which phases of the moon happens in a neap tide?
First quarter and third quarter.
Calculate the weight (in Newtons).
Use this equation: mass x force of gravity = weight
A 10 kg puppy on the moon that has a force of gravity of 1.6 kg/N.
16 Newtons
Draw a diagram that shows the northern hemisphere having summer.
Correct image is drawn.
List the moon's phases in order.
New moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent
Draw the sun, earth, and moon to demonstrate a solar eclipse from space. Mark the umbra and penumbra.
Correct drawing.
Draw a spring tide. You need to include the sun, the earth, the tidal bulge, and the moon
Correct drawing.