Rotation vs. Revolution
Seasons
Lunar Phases
Eclipses
The Tides
100
When one object travels around another object in space.
Revolution
100
This is the primary cause for the earth's seasons.
The tilt of the earth's axis.
100
About how long does it take for the moon to complete one lunar cycle?
About a month (29.5 days)
100
What is the term for when light from the sun is blocked by the moon?
Solar Eclipse
100
What is the primary cause of the tides on earth?
The gravitational pull of the moon (and the sun)
200
When an object spins on its axis.
Rotation
200
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the northern from the southern hemisphere?
The equator
200
What is the name of the line that separates the daylight side from the night side on virtually every obect in the solar system?
The terminator
200
What is the term for when the earth blocks light from the sun from reaching the moon?
Lunar Eclipse
200
How many times may a certain location experience high and low tides in a single day?
Twice a day
300
The amount of time it takes for the earth to spin once on its axis.
One day (24 hrs)
300
What season would it be in Bakersfield if the northern hemispere is tilted away from the sun?
Winter
300
What is the name of the lunar phase in which the entire face of the moon is lit up?
Full Moon
300
Why don't we experience a solar eclipse every month as the moon passes in between the sun and the earth?
The moon's orbit is tilted.
300
What kind of tides occur during a first or third quarter moon?
Neap Tides
400
The amount of time it takes for the earth to complete one revolution around the sun.
One year (365 days)
400
What season would it be in the southern hemisphere if it were tilted toward the sun?
Summer
400
What is the name of the lunar phase where the entire face of the moon is in darkness?
New Moon
400
During which seasons are we most likely to observe an eclipse here on earth? (name both)
Spring and Fall
400
What kind of tides occur during a full or new moon?
Spring tides
500
The term for when the earth is furthest from the sun during its revolution.
Aphelion
500
What is the scientific name for the first day of spring where both the northern and southern hemisphere experience similar amounts of daylight hours?
The Vernal Equinox
500
What phase comes just after a 1st quarter moon?
Waxing Gibbous
500
Where does a person have to be standing in order to view a total solar eclipse?
Path of totality (umbra)
500
What is the name of the tidal bulge that faces the moon?
The sublunar tide
600
The term for when the earth is closest to the sun during is revolution.
Perihelion
600
What is the name of the longest day of the year?
Summer Solstice
600
What lunar phase is shown here (you must say whether it is waxing or waning).
Waning crescent
600
During which lunar phase does a lunar eclipse occur?
A Full Moon
600
What is the name of the tidal bulge that faces away from the moon?
The antipodal tide