Unit 1 Flashcardizz Study Guide

Front

Which planet rotates on its side?

Back

Uranus rotates on its side, with an axial tilt of about 98 degrees.

Front

100 cm = ______m

Back

100 cm = 1 m.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is less than half illuminated and increasing?

Back

Waxing crescent is the phase of the Moon when it is less than half illuminated and increasing.

Front

What has an eccentricity of zero?

Back

A circle has an eccentricity of zero, meaning it is perfectly round.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon at position #5 if it is fully illuminated?

Back

The phase of the Moon at position #5 is Full Moon.

Front

What is the definition of eccentricity in relation to conic sections?

Back

Eccentricity is a measure of how much a conic section deviates from being circular.

Front

What is the significance of the New Moon phase?

Back

During the New Moon phase, the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, making it invisible from Earth.

Front

What is the definition of a waxing gibbous moon?

Back

A waxing gibbous moon is more than half illuminated and increasing towards a Full Moon.

Front

What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

Back

A waxing moon is increasing in illumination, while a waning moon is decreasing.

Front

What is the formula to convert centimeters to meters?

Back

To convert centimeters to meters, divide the number of centimeters by 100.