Moon/Space Flashcards
1
Q
How many days does it take for the moon to go through a cycle of phases?
A
a month
2
Q
The differences shown in the phases of the Moon are mainly due to the changing
A
position of the Moon in its orbit
3
Q
What defines the word “waxing”?
A
The moon appears to get bigger.
4
Q
4 inner planets:
(terrestrial planets)
A
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
-slower spins
-solid and rocky
5
Q
4 outer planets:
(gas giants)
A
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
they are called gas giants because they are mostly made out of hydrogen and helium
6
Q
Pattern:
A
The orbit increases when its farther away from the sun.
7
Q
Earths rotation causes:
A
day and night
8
Q
the sun rises in the:
A
east
9
Q
what does waning mean?
A
getting smaller
