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CCS_Astronomy
Phases of the Moon, Tides, Planets, Ellipses, Eclipses
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A heliocentric model of the solar system places __________ in the center. | The Sun |
| A geocentric model of the solar system places ________ in the center. | The Earth |
| The _________________ model is the correct model of our solar system. | The heliocentric |
| A planet that is farther away from the Sun will take longer or less time to revolve around the sun. | Longer time |
| Kepler's 1st law states the the Earth revolves in an elliptical orbit with the __________ at one of the foci. | The Sun |
| As a planet approaches the Sun its orbital velocity does what? | Increases |
| What is the formula for eccentricity? | Eccentricity= distance between the foci/Length of the major axis |
| The distance between two foci is 500cm. The length of the major axis is 1000cm. What is the eccentricity? (round to the nearest thousandth place) | .500 |
| What two phases of the moon causes a spring tide? | New Moon & Full Moon |
| Define the term waxing. | Gaining light on the right side of the moon |
| Define the term waning. | Losing light on the right side of the moon. |