The Moon Flashcards
How long does it take for the Moon to orbit Earth?
29 1/2 days-about a month.
Why does the Moon look differently at different times of the month?
The moon’s light is from the sun so while the Moon is orbiting around Earth and the sun stays in the same place we only get portions of the Moon’s light.
What is the landscape like on the Moon?
Dry, icy, craters, rocky, dusty, hard, and gray.
What is the atmosphere and weather like on the Moon?
There is absolutely no atmosphere and since there is no water or atmosphere on the Moon there is no weather. It stays light for long periods and stays dark for long periods.
Why is the footprint from Neil Armstrong on the on the Moon still there?
The reason that the footprint from Neil Armstrong is still there because there is no erosion because it has no atmosphere and no running water.
Identify 3 characteristics of the Moon.
Rocky, no atmosphere, and no life.
What are some similarities between the Earth and the Moon.
They both are spheres, they have ice, and the both have gasses.
Name three characteristics for the Earth.
The Earth has life, water, and atmosphere.
What does the word “satalite” mean?
An object that travels in orbit around another object.
What does the word “lunar” mean?
Anything that has to do with the Moon. Ex. Lunar craters, lunar Landscape, and Lunar Veichals.
What does the word “gravity” mean?
A force that makes objects move towards each other.
What do the words “New Moon” mean?
The phase of the Moon when it appears to be invisible.
What do the words “Full Moon” mean?
The phase of the Moon when it appears to be fully lit.
What does the word “Waxing” mean?
Light waxes on from New Moon to Full Moon.
What does the word “waning” mean?
Light wanes away from full to New Moon.
