Quiz Review Stages of the Moon~ In which phase of the moon can we see one full half of the moon? What do we call this phase?
Moon Phases Next question Answer Moon Phases
Full Moon
Moon Phase Why are the phases of the moon a cycle? Moon Phases
Phases of the Moon The moon phases are a cycle because the moon revolves around the Earth one full revolution every 27.3 days and then starts over. Illustration Moon Phases
Phases of the moon What causes us to see different phases of the moon? Moon Phases
Phases of the Moon The Moon produces no light of its own. We see it "shine" because it reflects the light from the Sun. For this reason, the side of the Moon that faces the Sun is completely bathed in light, while the side that faces away from the Sun is in darkness 2. Depending upon the Moon's position relative to the Earth and the Sun, we will usually see some portion of both sides. Information from Illustration Moon Phases
Day and Night What causes day and night? Day and Night
The Earth’s rotation on its axis. Day and Night
How long does it to make 1 rotation? Day and Night
24 hour, which is 1 calendar day. Day and Night
Seasons What causes the Earth’s seasons? Seasons
The Earth’s tilt and the Sun’s rays hitting different parts of the Earth as it revolves around the Sun. (Picture on next slide) Seasons
If the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun what season is it there? Why? Seasons
Summer, because the Earth is tilted so that Sun’s rays are directly striking the Northern Hemisphere. Seasons
How long does 1 full revolution around the Sun take? Seasons
365 days or 1 year Seasons
If it is winter in the northern hemisphere what season is it in the southern hemisphere? Answer Next slide Seasons
Tides What causes tides? Tides
Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon. Tides
How many high tides and how many low tides does occurs in an area each day? Tides
The tides follow a pattern of two high and two low tides every 24 hours. Tides
Earth/moon graphic: new-year.htmlhttp:// new-year.html Moon phases chart: Moon phases chart 2: Moon phases hyperlink: Day and night illustration: ght.shtml ght.shtml Seasons illustration: ns.shtml ns.shtml Seasons illustration 2: Tides illustration: Credits