Science earth moon and sun
a moon shaped like a half circle with the right side illuminated
Anne is looking at the night sky. There is a first-quarter moon. What does she see?
On the side of the earth facing the moon and also the opposite side
High tides occur
All in a straight line
How are the sun's, Earth and the moon alligned when spring tides occur?
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How much of the moons bright side can you see during a new moon?
Neal tide
If the moon sun and earth are at a 90 degree angle, what tide happens?
The moon is much closer than the sun
If the sun is bigger than the moon, why does the moon have a greater effect on tides?
July 23
If there is a third quarter moon on July 2, what is the approximate date of the next full moon?
Angle of the suns radiation
In addition to changes in the number of hours of daylight, what other factor contributes to earth's seasons?
ABC
Place the following phases of the moon in the correct sequence: A) Waxing crescent; B) Waning gibbous; C) Third quarter moon
Light from the sun is reflected by the moon's surface.
Sometimes the moon looks like a crescent. At other times, the moon looks like a half circle. What makes it possible for you to see the surface of the moon from Earth?
A lunar eclipse
The phases of the moon are the chaging appearances of the moon, as seen from Earth. Which solar system event can happen only during a full moon?
A lunar eclipse can only occur during a full moon
What can you logically conclude about the relationship between full moons and lunar eclipses?
Earth's tilt relative to the sun and Earth's position in its orbit around the sun
What two factors impact the length of a season?
A day would be shorter
What would happen if the time it took for Earth to make one routation around its axis increased?
The moons gravitational pull on earth
Which of the following factors have the greatest contributions to high tides?
A noon sun lower in the sky
Which of the following is a common characteristic of winter compared to summer?
