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Which ancient astronomer was the first to develop the geocentric theory?
Which ancient astronomer was the first to develop the geocentric theory?
Aristotle
What is the heliocentric theory?
What is the heliocentric theory?
The sun is in the center of the solar system. The planets revolve around it.
What theory did Copernicus develop?
What theory did Copernicus develop?
Heliocentric
Who's ideas did Galileo support?
Who's ideas did Galileo support?
Copernicus
Which astronomer supported Aristotle's ideas?
Which astronomer supported Aristotle's ideas?
Ptolemy
Why does the moon have more of an influence on tides than the sun?
Why does the moon have more of an influence on tides than the sun?
Though the moon is smaller it is much closer. Therefore it has a larger impact on tides than the sun.
How long do tides last?
How long do tides last?
about 6 hours
What are neap tides?
What are neap tides?
Occur when the sun moon and earth are aligned in a triangular shape. The high tides are not as high as the spring tides during this time.
What is a spring tide? How does the sun affect this tide?
What is a spring tide? How does the sun affect this tide?
Occur when the moon, earth and sun are aligned. The high tides are considerably higher during this time. The sun's gravity also pulls on the ocean during this time.
Why do we have tides?
Why do we have tides?
Due to the gravitational pull of the moon.
Name the planets in order from the sun
Name the planets in order from the sun
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
How does the size of the planets compare to the sun?
How does the size of the planets compare to the sun?
The sun is substantially larger than all of the planets combined
What are the inner planets and their characteristics?
What are the inner planets and their characteristics?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars. They are small and rocky.
What are the outer planets and their characteristics?
What are the outer planets and their characteristics?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. Made of gas and very large.
Why do we experience day and night on earth?
Why do we experience day and night on earth?
The earth spins on its axis every 24 hours causing approximately 12 hours of sunlight on each side.
When the moon is waxing what does this mean?
When the moon is waxing what does this mean?
The part of the moon that is seen from earth increases
What is a new moon?
What is a new moon?
When we cannot see the moon from earth.
What is a waning moon?
What is a waning moon?
The part of the moon that is seen from earth appears to be decreasing.
Why can we only see one side of the moon?
Why can we only see one side of the moon?
We can only see one side of the moon because it's revolution is the same rate as the rotation.
Why do we have moon phases?
Why do we have moon phases?
The moon revolves around the earth. The sun shines on different parts of the moon which makes it appear to change shape.
What is revolution?
What is revolution?
When an object makes an orbit around another object.
What is rotation?
What is rotation?
When an object spins on an axis.
How long does it take for the earth to complete one revolution?
How long does it take for the earth to complete one revolution?
About 365 days.
Why do we have day and night?
Why do we have day and night?
We have day and night due to the earth spinning on it's axis as it revolves around the sun.
Why do we have seasons?
Why do we have seasons?
Seasons occur on earth due to the tilt of the earth's axis.
Why is the earth a place where plants and animals can live?
Why is the earth a place where plants and animals can live?
Goldilocks Zone, Atmosphere, Water in three forms.
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