Planets and Shadows

Front

What are the main components of the Earth-Moon system?

Back

The Earth and the Moon are the main components, with the Earth being a planet and the Moon being its natural satellite.

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to complete one revolution around the Earth?

Back

The Moon takes about 29 days to revolve around the Earth.

Front

What force do both the Earth and the Moon possess?

Back

Both the Earth and the Moon possess gravity.

Front

What is the significance of shadows in relation to celestial bodies?

Back

Shadows are created when an object blocks light from a source, such as the Sun, and are important for understanding eclipses and the phases of the Moon.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

Front

What is the relationship between the position of the Sun and the length of shadows?

Back

The position of the Sun in the sky affects the length and direction of shadows; shadows are longer when the Sun is low in the sky and shorter when it is high.

Front

What is the role of gravity in the Earth-Moon system?

Back

Gravity keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth and affects the tides on Earth.

Front

What are the phases of the Moon?

Back

The phases of the Moon are the different appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, including new moon, crescent, first quarter, gibbous, and full moon.

Front

How do shadows change throughout the day?

Back

Shadows change in length and direction throughout the day due to the movement of the Sun across the sky.