Science 4.8C Collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in shadows, tides, seasons, and the observable appearance of the moon over time.
Earth
3rd planet from the sun
Gravity
A force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses.
Crater
A large round pit caused by the impact of a meteoroid.
Moon
A natural satellite that revolves around a planet.
Last Quarter Moon
A phase of the moon that comes after a waning gibbous and before a last quarter moon where the left half of the moon that we can see is lit up.
Lunar Cycle
A sequence of phases of the moon as it revolves around the Earth once every 27.3 days.
Meteor
A streak of light in the sky produced by the burning of a meteoroid in Earth's atmosphere.
Shadows
Dark areas made by blocking light
Sunrise
Dawn - when the sun appears above the eastern horizon
Physical Characteristics
Defining traits or features
Seasons
Earth has ________________ because because its axis is tilted as it moves around the sun.
New Moon
Moon phase that occurs when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun, at which point the Moon cannot be seen because its lighted half is facing the Sun and its dark side faces Earth.
Full Moon
Moon phase when the entire side facing Earth is illuminated.
Tilted Axis
The cause of the seasons on Earth
Sun
The center of our system; gives off light and heat energy
Moon Phases
The changing appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth
Phases
The different shapes of the moon you see from Earth
Lunar Gravity
The moon has a force of attraction between itself and another object
First Quarter Moon
The moon is a quarter of the way around the Earth. You can see the right half of the moon.
Revolution
The movement of an object around another object
Tides
The regular rise and fall of the ocean's surface influenced by the moon's gravity pulling on earth
Ocean Tides
The rise and fall of the ocean caused by the gravitational force of the moon and sun
High Tide
The time at which the tide reaches its highest level
Low Tide
The time at which the tide reaches its lowest level
Sunset
The time in the evening when the sun goes down
