Unit 2: Moons pg. 120 - 121 Flashcards
What do moons NOT do?
They do NOT give out their own heat or light. They instead reflect the light from the Sun.
What are moons known as?
Moons are known as natural satellites.
What does a satellite do?
A satellite orbits a planet.
What is a satellite?
A satellite is a object that orbits a bigger object.
What is the Moon?
The Moon is a spherical - shaped rock that orbits the Earth.
How big is the Moon?
The Moon is about one third the size of the Earth.
The Moon does not contain what?
The Moon does NOT contain any air or water.
What happens if there is now water or no air?
There would be no life.
It is closer to the _____ than the Sun or any other _____.
It is closer to the EARTH than the Sun or any other PLANET.
What type of surface does the Moon have?
The Moon has a rocky surface.
What is a plain?
A plain is large, flat area of land with little or no objects.
When do we see the Moon as the brightest object in the sky and why?
In the night sky, because the Moon reflects light from the Sun and is closest to us.
Why is it often difficult to see the Moon in daytime?
The Sun’s light is much brighter than the light that is reflected off the Moon during the day, so we cannot see the Moon during daytime.
