The Moon
Planets
Tides
Eclipses and seasons
Random
100
What is the nickname for Earths moon
Earths natural satellite
100
the scientific study of the stars, planets and objects seen in the night sky is called?
Astronomy
100
What part of our solar system is responsible for tides?
The Moon
100
If the northern Hemisphere is experiencing summer, what is the southern hemisphere experiencing?
Winter
100
who won the sport carnival on tuesday?
Stirling
200
Which of the following statements about the Moon is correct?
There is no gravity on the Moon
There is an atmosphere on the Moon
There is no liquid water on the Moon
There is life on the Moon
3. no liquid water
200
The third Planet from the sun is?
Earth
200
what is the difference between high tide and low tide?
high tides are when the water is facing the moon (and opposite side), water is higher.
Low tide is the sides opposite to high tide, Lower water levels.
200
what causes seasons on earth?
the earths tilt, closer to sun is hotter, further away is colder
200
Name 2 sports Miss B has Played
Soccer, AFL, Basketball, Taekwon-do, Golf
300
What is it called when we can see the full face of the moon?
full moon
300
Which of the following is NOT part of our Solar system:
A) the moon
B) the Sun
C) Jupiter
D) The Milky Way
D) The milky way
300
How many low tides occur in 24hrs?
2
300
what type of eclipse is this?
Solar Eclipse
300
How many Records were broken in the carnival?
3!
400
name this moon phase
400
why do some planets have shorted day lengths?
Day and night is created by planets rotating on their axis, some planets rotate faster and some slower, this creates shorter or longer days.
400
Tides that occur when the sun, earth and moon are aligned are called?
Spring tides
400
What type of eclipse is this?
Lunar Eclipse
400
Name 2 House captains (The teachers)
Mr Tonani, Mr Bissett, Mrs Isidori, Mr Knowles
500
Name this moon phase
500
Name the Planets in order from the sun
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
500
Tides that occur when the sun, earth and moon create a right angle are called?
Neap tides
500
Name A, B and C
A) The moon
B) Penumbra
C) Umbra
500
what was Miss Bs Job at the sport Carnival?
Running High Jump