Moon, Seasons, and the Universe

Front

What determines the color of a star?

Back

The temperature of the star determines its color.

Front

What phase comes before the Full Moon?

Back

The New Moon phase comes before the Full Moon.

Front

Where does the Sun need to be to cause the phases of the moon shown in a diagram?

Back

The Sun needs to be at the right side of the diagram.

Front

Which type of wave has the longest wavelength?

Back

Radio Waves have the longest wavelength and the lowest frequency/energy.

Front

What wavelength of light can the human eye perceive?

Back

The human eye can perceive light with a wavelength of 10^-6 meters.

Front

What is the main reason for the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis relative to its orbit around the Sun causes the seasons.

Front

What phase of the moon occurs when it is completely illuminated?

Back

The Full Moon phase occurs when the moon is completely illuminated.

Front

What is the order of the moon phases starting from the New Moon?

Back

The order is New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the Sun's position in the sky?

Back

The tilt causes the Sun to appear higher in the sky during summer and lower during winter.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.