Phases of the Moon
True or False There is a man on the moon
False
What is the coldest season?
Winter
water advances to its furthest point onto the shoreline
There are two types of eclipses?
solar and lunar
Define rotation
an action of rotating around an axis or centre
True or False The Moon is always half lit by the Sun
True
What is the season is between Winter and Summer?
Spring
What causes the Earth to have tides?
Moon
A lunar eclipse occurs how many times a year?
2
Define Axis
an imaginary line about which a body rotates
What is a waxing moon?
The moon appears to be growing larger
In this season, there are new plants and baby animals. What is it?
Spring
What is happening at low tide
During low tide, more of the shoreline becomes exposed
What is it called when the moon completely blocks the sun?
solar eclipse
Define revolution
move in a circle on a central axis
What is a waning moon?
The suns light is shining on the left side of the moon
Name two Winter months
December, January, February
Do high tides affect boats?
Yes
What is it called a what when the moon completely passes through the Earth's shadow?
lunar eclipse
True or False. Shadows look longer when the sun is high in the sky
False
Why does the moon appear to change shape?
Because of the moon's revolution (orbit) around the Earth
Why does the Earth have seasons
Because of the tilt of the Earth's axis
How many hours between high tides?
12
What is the order of Earth, Sun, and Moon during a lunar eclipse?
Sun, Earth, Moon
What is the reason the sun appears to move across the sky east to west?
Earths rotation