Astronomy & Earth Motions Test 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Star trails
A
streaks of star light on a time exposure photograph as earth rotates
2
Q
Right side of the moon is illuminated
A
when full moon is approaching
3
Q
left side of the moon is illuminated
A
after full moon
4
Q
waxing
A
new
5
Q
waning
A
old
6
Q
Blue moon
A
2nd full moon of the month
7
Q
The big bang theory
A
13.7 billion years ago all matter in the universe exploded
8
Q
The Doppler effect
A
sound going from low to high to low
9
Q
low pitch
A
long
10
Q
high pitch
A
short
11
Q
sound approaching
A
shorter –> higher pitch
12
Q
sound moving away
A
longer –> lower pitch
13
Q
earthshine
A
seeing the “dark side” of the moon * only new crescent or old crescent
14
Q
Tides
A
highest range : new moon, full moon
15
Q
What causes tides?
A
gravity of moon and sun
