Answers to prior questions Average temp of the sun: 15 million degrees in the core Surface of the Sun: 6000 C Average temp of Corona: 7000 C Closest Satellite to the Sun: Helios 2 in the late 1970’s came within 45 million k’s from the sun (just inside the orbit of mercury) Frequency of CMEs: Between 3 each day and one every 5 days depending on the cycle of the sun

Space Explorers

The Rules One Spokesperson per group. The teacher will only listen to this person. Each team will have 30 seconds to collaborate amongst themselves and give their answer to the spokesperson. If the team does not, or cannot answer the question, the question will be passed to the next team. If they cannot answer either, the questions will continue to the next team. If no team can answer the points are not given to any team. You have three lifelines. Only a spokesperson may call on these. They are EXTRA TIME, OPEN YOUR BOOK and GET A CLUE No arguing with the teacher (loss of points may result)

TidesOrbits and rotationsSolar PhenomenaEclipses

Tides 100 points Name two heavenly bodies that affect the tides Table

Tides 200 points Define a Spring tide Table

Tides 300 Points Define a Neap tide and explain how it is caused Table

Orbits and Rotations 400 Points Name the 8 phases of the moon Table

Orbits and Rotations 500 Points Explain why we always see the same side of the moon Table

Solar Phenomena 500 Points Name one consequence if there was to be a large solar flare/storm tomorrow and how that would affect daily life Table

Eclipses 100 Points Explain what a Lunar Eclipse is and how often they occur. Table