Sun
Does the Earth or the moon orbit the sun?
The Earth
The light we see on the moon is light reflected from where?
The sun
What does the Earth's rotation cause?
Day and night
How long is a Lunar Cycle (moon phases)
Monthly (around 27 days)
True or False: The sun is the center of our solar system.
True
What's the difference between the moon phase "new moon" and "full moon"
new moon is when the moon is not lit up in the sky and full moon is when the moon is fully illuminated.
What does the Earth revolve around?
The Sun
How long is Earth's rotation
Daily (24 hours)
How long does it take Earth to revolve around the sun?
365 days; 1 year
What does the moon's gravitational pull cause on Earth?
Ocean Tides
The Earth has one natural satellite, what is it?
the moon
How long is Earth's Revolution
Yearly (365 days; 1 year)
In which season is the sun's pattern across the sky the shortest?
Winter
What determines the moon phase we see on Earth?
The location of the moon in it's orbit around Earth
What direction does the sun appear to rise and set in the sky?
Rise east and set in the west
How often do the Tides change?
Daily
In which season do our shadows appear longer?
Summer
What are the two main eclipses creates from the sun, moon and Earth?
Lunar and Solar eclipse
What creates seasons?
The Earth's tilt and revolution
How often do the Seasons change
Every 3 months, takes 1 year to complete