Sky Science #3 Flashcards
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Q
How do the words rotation and revolution apply to our moon?
A
Moon rotates on its axis and revives around earth
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Q
Phases of the moon, position of the earth and the sun in each phase
Waxing and waning
A
New Moon
2
Q
Why does the moons shape change form night tonight? How long does it take for the moon to go through an entire cycle of its phases
A
Moon revolves around earth
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Q
What are the positions of the moon,the earth and the sun for a lunar eclipse to occur?
A
Moon earth sun
4
Q
What is the difference between natural satellites and artificial satellites
A
Satellites orbit something
Natural – already there
Artificial – man made
