Earth, Moon, & Sun - VASOL - 4.6

Front

What causes the sun’s rays to hit the Earth’s surface at different angles?

Back

Earth’s tilt

Front

What happens when direct rays of the sun hit the Earth?

Back

The temperatures are higher at those locations

Front

What causes the phases of the moon?

Back

its position relative to the Earth

Its position relative to the sun,

the reflection of sunlight off the moon’s surface.

Front

What are the 4 phases of the moon?

Back

New moon,

first quarter moon,

full moon

last (third) quarter moon.

Front

What causes changes in the tide?

Back

The phases of the moon

Front

When are the highest tidal ranges?

Back

During full and new moons, when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned

Front

When are the smallest tidal ranges?

Back

During the first and last quarter, when the Earth, sun, and moon are at right angles.

Front

What type of star is the sun?

Back

An average-sized yellow star.

Front

How does the size of the sun compare to Earth?

Back

The sun is about 110 times the diameter of Earth.

Front

How old is the sun?

Back

Approximately 4.6 billion years old.