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Earth is farthest to the sun when it is summer in the ___ Hemisphere. Northern
In June, there are more hours of daylight and more direct sunlight in the ___ Hemisphere. Northern
When it is spring in the Southern Hemisphere, it is fall in the ___ Hemisphere. Northern
Each of the two days of the year when neither hemisphere is tilted toward or away from the sun is called an..? Equinox
The reason we experience day and night on Earth is due to the Earth _____. Rotating on its axis
The ___ occurs around March 21 in the Southern Hemisphere. Fall Equinox
Fill in the blank: Winter is colder than summer because during the winter, __________. daylight hours are fewer and the Sun's rays are less direct
When we have an equinox, where are the Sun's direct noon rays hitting? The equator (0)
Since the Earth is a satellite of the Sun, we ____ around it taking ___. Revolve, 365.25 days
One revolution around the Sun is called a(n) ______. Year
Earth's orbit is a slightly elongated circle, or ___/ Ellipse
The imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southerns is called the ___. The equator
What are the moon phases in order? New moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent
It takes 29.5 days to make one complete __? Cycle of Phases
Why do so many people on Earth see a total solar eclipse when it occurs? Because the umbra is so small
How much of the moon's surface is lit every night? Half (50%)
Each moon phase looks different because ______ The moon is revolving around the Earth
Why is it that we see the moon in the night sky, and can even see it sometimes in the daytime sky? The moon reflecting sunlight
Why do we ever see one side of the moon? The moon's revolution matches its rotation
Name the Sun, Moon, and Earth in order if it were to be a Solar Eclipse? Sun, Moon, Earth
Name the Sun, Moon, and Earth in order if it were to be a Lunar Eclipse? Sun, Earth, Moon
What phase would come immediately before and immediately after the phase shown during a Lunar Eclipse? Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous
The Penumbra is..? The lighter part of the Shadow during an eclipse and is bigger than the umbra
The Umbra is..? The darkest part of the Shadow during an eclipse and is smaller than the penumbra
Earth rotates on an- Axis
Earth rotates on its axis, completing one trip in- A day
Earth rotates on its axis, completing one trip in a day causing- A whole day
Earth revolves in an- Elliptical Orbit
Earth revolves in an Elliptical Orbit, completing one trip in- A year
Earth revolves in an Elliptical Orbit, completing one trip in a year, causing- A year
During a Waxing Gibbous, we see approximately ________% of the visible surface on the ___ side of the moon. 51-99% (Or 75%), Right
Waxing means _________ Growing
The waning phases of the moon always have visible light on the __ side of the moon. Left
The waxing phases of the moon always have visible light on the __ side of the moon. Right
Are Neap Tides usually Full/New Moon Phases, or 1st and 3rd quarter?? 1st and 3rd Quarter
Are Spring Tides usually Full/New Moon Phases, or 1st and 3rd quarter?? Full and New Moon
The yearly orbit of Earth around the Sun is called its _____. Revolution
Earth is closest to the Sun during which season in the Northern Hemisphere? Winter
Where does the Earth slightly bulge? Tides (the ocean)
What kind of eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon? Lunar
The spinning of Earth around its axis is called ________. Rotation
A ___ occurs when the Moon moves directly between the Sun and the Earth and throws a shadow on Earth. Solar Eclipse
What phase comes after a Waxing Crescent? First Quarter
How long does it take for the Moon to rotate once? A month
What causes the Sun to appear to rise and set? Earth's rotation on its axis
Earth is shaped like A sphere
Earth revolves around the Sun in an ________ Elliptical Orbit
How do Eclipses form? When the Sun, Moon, and Earth align perfectly
Earth is closest to the sun in ___. January
The moon ____ around the Earth. Revolves
The spinning of the Earth on its axis is called __________ Rotation
Earth ___ on its axis and ____ around the Sun Rotates, Orbits
Hours of daylight and nighttime are equal during a(n) _______ Equinox
What causes the phases of the moon as we see them from Earth? The sunlight reflecting on the moon as it moves around the Earth.
Why is the moon not a planet? it orbits around the Earth
If there are indirect rays of sunlight at low angles, what will the weather be like? Winter, and freezing.
What is the tilt of the Earth on its axis? Rotation- 23.5 on its axis
What is the tilt of the moon on its axis? 1.5 to Earth's orbit
What are the changes in surface levels of Earth's ocean water caused by the effects of the Moon and Sun's gravity on the Earth? High Tides and Neap Tides
The waters closest to the Moon bulge outward toward the Moon; this bulge is called what? High Tides
What is it called when the Sun and Moon are at the right angles to each other, the high and low tides, there is least difference in the tidal range at the shore? Neap Tides
What phase comes after a Waning Gibbous? Third Quarter
What is a deep hole in the moon made by asteroids? Crater
What is the amount of time it takes the Moon to revolve around the Earth? 27.3 days
How many days does it take for the full moon phase to go onto the next full moon phase? 29.5 days
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