Relationship of the Moon to Earth Flashcards
1
Q
Which direction does the Moon rotate?
A
Anticlockwise
2
Q
How long does it take the Moon to revolve around the Earth?
A
29,5 Days almost a month.
3
Q
Explain the sequencing of the Moon phases (Southern Hemisphere).
A
New Moon, Waxing Cresent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter and Waning Cresent. NB Waning is ALWAYS RIGHT.
4
Q
What is Gravity?
A
The tendency of all objects to attract, or pull toward, each other because of their mass.
5
Q
What is the difference between weight and mass?
A
There is a basic difference because mass is the actual amount of material contained in a body and is measured in kg, gm, etc. Where as weight is the force exerted by the gravity on that object.
