3.0 - The Effects of Earth on Space Flashcards
Name 3 things that the moon contributes to
- tides
- lunar eclipse
- lunar eclipse
Name 3 things that the moon contributes to
- seasons
- life
- aurora’s
How equal is the gravitational force between moon and earth
- very equal
what causes tides
the gravitational force between the moon and earth
when the tides go high on one side of the earth what happens to the low tides on the other side
the gravitational force makes the tide higher
A solar eclipse happens when
the moon and sun cross paths making a beautiful view from earth
A lunar eclipse happens when
the sun and earth cross paths which leaves a red shadow on the moon
how are seasons created
by the tilt of the earth
What would happen if we had no sun
all life would die because Sun contributes to food chains, photosynthesis and light
what’s the difference between revolving and rotating
rotating is when Earth orbits the sun but faces the same direction throughout the whole orbit whereas revolving is just rotating but Earth spins while orbiting the sun
What is a solar flare
gas particles from the sun
what is solar wind
steam from the sun
how are the aurora borealis formed
solar winds push solar flares into earths atmosphere and the reaction between the chemicals creates the northern lights
what are some negative effects of the sun
- particles can damage space technology
- can damage astronauts
why do we have different moon phases
becuase only one side of the moon is facing the earth
