Approximately how many days does it take for the moon to complete one cycle from new moon to full moon to new moon?
About 1 month (28 days)
100
When you are standing outside, what time of day is it when you cast the shortest shadow?
Noon/ 12:00pm
100
How long does it take for the Earth to make one revolution around the sun?
One Year (365 Days)
100
How many tides cycles are there in one day?
Two
100
When the Earth is spinning on its axis is it revolving or rotating?
Rotating
200
What is the difference between a new moon and a full moon?
A new moon had no light reflecting off of it that we can see from Earth. A full moon is where the Earth is able to see the entire lit side of the moon.
200
What happens to shadows in the afternoon?
They get longer until the sun sets completely.
200
Name the seasons in order
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
200
What is the difference between high tide and low tide?
The water level on the shore is higher for high tide and lower for low tide.
200
The tilt of the Earth causes what regular and predictable pattern?
Seasons
300
What causes the moon to appear differently each night?
The amount of sunlight reflected off the moon changes depending on where the sun, moon, and Earth are positioned.
300
What pattern do shadows follow throughout the day?
Long, Short, Long
300
If it is summer in the northern hemisphere, what season is it in the southern hemisphere?
Winter
300
What causes tides?
The pull of the moon's gravity
300
Which pattern does the moon affect?
Tides
400
Which of the 4 main moon phases comes after a new moon?
First Quarter Moon
400
Why do shadows change in length during different hours of the day?
The angle at which the sun is hitting the Earth changes throughout the day.
400
What is one reason why we have seasons?
The tilt of Earth/Direct rays of sunlight hitting the Earth/Earth's revolution around the sun
400
Why are there high tides on the sides of the Earth that faces the moon and the side opposite of the moon?
The moon's gravity pulls the water and also the Earth, therefore a bulge is created on both sides of the moon.
400
If the sun is overhead what will your shadow look like?
Your shadow will be at its shortest point
500
Which is larger a gibbous or a crescent moon?
Gibbous moon
500
What is a shadow?
A place where no light is shinning.
500
How many season are there and how many months do they last?
4 seasons/3 months
500
The highest of the high tides are called __________? The lowest of the low tides are called __________?
Spring/Neap
500
If there is a full moon on March 20th, about what day will there be a full moon again?