Day and Night
Which choice best explains the side of Earth that faces away from the sun as Earth rotates on its axis?
Cool and Dark
Why does the moon’s appearance change each night?
because of the moon’s path around Earth
Sarah looks out of her window and sees a day sky. What will the sky look like after Earth makes one complete rotation on its axis?
day
Why is a day about 24 hours long?
That is the time it takes Earth to rotate once on its axis.
Why is the new moon phase in the lunar cycle not visible from Earth?
The moon is between Earth and the sun, and the sun′s light is not able to reflect from the moon
Why can the moon be seen?
The moon is reflecting the sun’s rays
Picking half of Earth’s surface, which best describes the time when that half is facing the sun?
Daytime
Which occurs during a full moon, as seen from Earth?
The moon′s visible sunlit surface is the largest.
Which statement best describes the appearance of a waning moon?
The moon appears to be getting smaller each night.
Which factor causes day and night on Earth?
Rotation of the planet
Why is only one side of the moon seen from Earth?
The moon rotates in the same time it takes to orbit Earth.
Which statement best describes the appearance of a waxing moon?
The moon appears to be growing larger each night.
What is the earth rotating on?
axis
Why are different phases of the moon seen at different times throughout the month?
because of the positions of the moon, sun, and Earth during the month
How many days does it take for the earth to make one complete revolution?
365/1 year