Moon Phases
What are the eight phases of the moon?
The eight phases of the moon are: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.
What causes tides on Earth?
Tides on Earth are caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun acting on the oceans.
What is a solar eclipse?
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, blocking the sun's light.
How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?
It takes the Earth 24 hours to complete one full rotation on its axis.
Where do the Simpsons live?
Springfield
What phase is the moon in when it is completely dark?
The moon is completely dark during the new moon phase.
How many high tides occur in a typical day?
There are typically two high tides and two low tides each day.
What is a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes between the sun and moon, casting its shadow on the moon.
What is the effect of Earth's rotation?
The rotation of the Earth causes the cycle of day and night.
What is a popular TV series follows the lives of a group of friends living in New York City (90s-00s).
Friends
How long does it take for the moon to go through all its phases?
It takes the moon approximately 29.5 days to go through all of its phases.
What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?
Spring tides occur when the moon and sun are aligned, while neap tides occur when the moon and sun are at right angles.
What is the darkest part of a shadow, where the light source is completely blocked.
Umbra
How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?
When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, it receives more direct sunlight, resulting in summer in that hemisphere. Conversely, when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, it receives less direct sunlight, resulting in winter.
What is the team that Michael Jordan is most well known for playing with?
Chicago Bulls
Explain how the position of the moon affects its phases.
When the moon is between the sun and Earth, we see the unilluminated side of the moon (new moon). When the moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the sun, we see its fully illuminated side (full moon).
What phase will the moon be at when there is a Neap Tide?
First Quarter, or Third Quarter
Explain the difference between a total and partial eclipse.
During a total eclipse, the moon completely covers the sun, while during a partial eclipse, a portion of the sun remains visible.
Compare the rotational speed of the Earth to that of the moon.
The Earth rotates much faster than the moon (29 times faster)
What is the largest planet in our solar system
Jupiter
How much of the Moons surface is hit by the sun rays?
50% (Half)
Explain why the highest tides appear during a new moon.
When the Sun, Moon and Earth line up, the added influence of the Sun’s gravity causes especially high tides. This happens at the times of a new moon.
Why are total solar eclipses so rare?
A total solar eclipse occurs only when the dark centre of the Moon’s shadow falls on the Earth. Usually the whole shadow passes above and below the Earth.
How does the distance from the equator affect seasonal temperatures?
The farther from the equator, the more pronounced the seasonal temperature variations.
What is the name of the popular video game series where players explore and battle with various mythical creatures.
Pokémon