The Earth's gravity is so strong it keeps it facing us
neap-least difference spring- greatest difference neap -first and third quarter gravit y is pulling at right anges to create the least difference in tidal changes on Earth
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The earth rotates every 24 hours to give night and day but revolves around the sun in 3651/4 days.
23.5 degrees
Summer, Tropic of Cancer
Because of the Moon's rotation around the Earth and because it is lit on only one side
vernal equinox
Spring Tide
The tilt of the Earth as it revolves around the Sun
The North Star
southern hemisphere, Tropic of Capricorn
Waning Crescent
new and full moon
spring and fall- equator
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summer soltice
When the light of the moon increases from new to full moon phases.
white board drawing to be checked by teacher
new, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full, waning gibbous, 3rd quarter, waning crescent
Waxing Gibbous
Full moon
new moon
The tide with the smallest tidal range (least difference between high and low tides)
Explain the difference between neap and spring tide.
What is the difference between earth's rotation and revolution?
During the December Solstice, what part of Earth gets the most sunshine and where would the noon sun be directly overhead?
During what phase of the moon would a lunar eclipse occur at? (Hint: When is the moon positioned so that the shadow of the Earth can fall across it?)
What Moon Phase follows this one?
Why does the Moon have phases?
Spring tides occur during which moon phases?
Where is the north pole always pointing?
How many times a month does spring tide occur?
During what phase does a solar eclipse occur? (Hint: When is the moon positioned so that it can get in the way of the sunlight?)
On the white board, draw 8 phases of the moon and label them. Put the sun shining FROM THE RIGHT.
Define waxing.
What is the tilt angle of the earth?
How many moon phases are there?
What is neap tide?
In what seasons would the equinox fall and where would the noon sun be overhead?
Using the picture, list the 8 phases of the moon starting at new moon.
What tide is being experienced during this Moon Phase?
What Moon Phase is this?
Why do we only see one side of the Moon from Earth?
Approximately how many high tides are there per day on Earth?
Name the season in which the Northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun AND where would you see the noon sun overhead?
When does the antarctic get the least amount of sunshine?
What causes seasons?
What is the name of the first day of spring?
