Earth Sun Moon Vocab

Front

What is the term for the periodic rise and fall of the sea level due to the moon's gravity?

Back

Tides

Front

What do we call the changes in the visible lighted part of the moon?

Back

Moon phases

Front

Who was the first human to set foot on the moon?

Back

Neil Armstrong

Front

What are neap, spring, high, and low examples of?

Back

Tides

Front

What are the characteristics of the Moon's surface?

Back

The Moon's surface is characterized by craters, maria, and highlands.

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

Back

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

Front

What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

Back

Spring tides occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides. Neap tides occur when the sun and moon are at right angles relative to Earth, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

What is the significance of the lunar cycle?

Back

The lunar cycle affects tides, animal behavior, and has cultural significance in various societies.

Front

How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

Back

Approximately 29.5 days.

Front

What is the term for the dark, flat areas on the Moon's surface?

Back

Maria.