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Science Unit F
On the Earth, Sun, and Moon Relationships
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is it called when the the left half of the moon is lit? | First Quarter |
| The time it takes for the Earth to completely rotate around its axis. | One day/24 hours |
| If a planet takes less time than Earth to make a complete rotation around its axis, what could you conclude? | That that planet has shorter days than Earth. |
| The ocean's tides are caused by what? | The Moon |
| About how long does one cycle of the Moon's phases last? | 1 day |
| If there is a full Moon,what moon phase would it be in 14 days? | New Moon |
| Where would the Moon be in relation to the Earth if it were a quarter Moon? | It would be right before or after the new moon. (Draw picture) |
| Where would the Moon be located in relation to the Sun and Earth during extreme tides? | First or Third Quarter |
| What percentage of the Moon is lit by the Sun? | 50% |
| What results from the tilt of the Earth? | Seasons |
| If the Earth were tilted 50 degrees, we would experience more extreme ____________. | Seasons |
| If Earth revolved more slowly in its orbit around the Sun, what would result? | Longer seasons and a longer year |
| What causes the phases of the Moon? | The moon is revolving around the Earth. Depending on the position of the moon in its orbit, we see only part of the lit half of the moon. |
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