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How often does the earth make a complete orbit around the sun?
Every 365.25 days
During a solar eclipse why does the moon appear the same size as the sun?
It is closer to us than the sun
What causes tides on earth?
Moons gravity
When the earth comes between the sun and the moon is which eclipse?
Lunar
True or false ocean tides follow unpredictable patterns
False
How often does the earth make a complete rotation around its axis?
Every 24 hours
What is the moon?
Earths natural satellite
What is the biggest planet?
Jupiter
Why does the moon appear to be red during a total eclipse?
Because of the way the light waves pass through the atmosphere
Umbra is the darker or lighter part of the shadow?
Darker
How often does the moon make a complete orbit around the earth?
every 27 days
How does the moon compare in size of the earth?
Its much smaller
What is a satellite?
A satellite is a natural or manmade object that orbits around a planet.
What planet is earth from the sun?
The third planet
What causes spring tides to be higher than normal?
The gravitational bulges from the moon and sun align
Why is the moon able to completely cover the sun during a eclipse?
Its current orbit
What have scientists learned from visiting the moon?
it has rocks and dust
What are meteors?
Little chunks of rock and debris in space
True or false the sun is a star
True
True or false the moon is bigger than the sun
False
How does a partial eclipse occur?
When three bodies are not aligned perfectly
Why do we only see one side of the moon?
It rotates the same rate as it rotates the earth
What is the sun?
A star made out of hydrogen and helium
True or false spring tides has the largest difference between high and low tide
True
What are tides?
The periodic rise and fall of the ocean