Moon Phases
There are _______ moon phases.
8
Identify the two types of eclipses
Lunar Eclipse and Solar Eclipse
What causes tides?
The gravitational pull of the moon and sun.
What are the four seasons?
Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall
This term means half
Hemisphere
Where does the moon get its light?
The Sun
A lunar eclipse occurs during a _______ moon.
A solar eclipse occur during a _______ moon.
1. Full
2. New
Why does the moon have a greater gravitational pull?
It is closer to the Earth.
What causes seasons?
Seasons are caused by
1. the tilt of the Earth on its axis
2. The revolution of Earth around Sun
3.the amount of sunlight received
Decreasing in light or size
Waning
How much of the moon can we see?
Half
Which eclipse is the following alignment describing?
Sun- Earth- Moon
Lunar Eclipse
How many high tides and lows do we have in 1 day?
We have 2 high tides and 2 low tides a day.
What would mostly likely happen if Earth was not tilted on its axis?
There would not be any seasons.
Increase in light and size
Waxing
Identify the phases of the moon that we can expect to see after a full moon.
Waning Gibbous
Which eclipse is the following alignment describing?
Sun-Moon- Earth
Solar eclipse
What are the 2 types of tides?
Neap Tides and Spring Tides
If the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, what season is it in?
Summer
spinning on its axis
Rotation
Why can we only see one side of the moon?
The moon turns on its axis at the same rate as it revolves around the earth.
Why don't we experience a solar or lunar eclipse every month?
The Earth and Moon are both at a tilt so they do not line up perfectly every month.
Identify 2 ways that neap tides and spring tides are different?
moon phases, water level
It does not receive direct sunlight.
To orbit another object
Revolution