EARTH, MOON, AND SUN STUDY GUIDE March 27, 2013

1. The term that describes the spinning of Earth on its axis is ROTATION

2. Tides happen because of the gravitational pull of the SUN and the MOON

3. The phase of the Moon that you can see during a solar eclipse is the NEW MOON phase.

4. The word that describes a Moon that is about to turn new is WANING

5. During a solar eclipse, the celestial body that is casting a shadow is the

MOON

6. A lunar eclipse occurs during the FULL Moon Phase.

7. A vernal (spring) equinox usually occurs on what day? MARCH 21ST

8. An autumnal (fall) equinox usually occurs on what day? SEPTEMBER 23RD

9. In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice usually falls on what day?

DECEMBER 21ST

10. In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice usually falls on what day?

JUNE 21ST

11. It takes the moon approximately ONE MONTH to rotate one time.

12. Its takes the Earth approximately ONE DAY to rotate one time.

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14. The type of moon phase that describes the moon as it becomes less illuminated is the WANING Moon.

15. During a Lunar Eclipse, the celestial body that casts a shadow is the EARTH

16. Draw below a diagram of the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a Solar Eclipse and a Lunar Eclipse. Label the Earth, Moon and Sun.

Solar→ Lunar →

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17. The diagram below shows which type of tide?

SPRING Tide

18. The diagram below shows which type of tide?

NEAP Tide

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19. Look at the moon chart shown below. Label each lunar phase with the correct phase name from the following list: new moon, full moon, first quarter, last quarter, waxing gibbous, waning gibbous, waxing crescent, waning crescent.

20. Explain why seasons are not the same at the North and South poles all year long. (At least 3-4 sentences)

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21. What does Earth’s axial tilt have to do with the seasons? (Explain in at least 3-4 sentences) ______

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22. Explain what happens during a solar eclipse. (In at least 3-4 sentences)

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