Test #1 Objectives: 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Why Don’t Eclipses Occur Monthly?

A

Because the Moon is on a different orbital plane by a few degrees

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2
Q

Anular Eclipse is…

A

When the Moon is lined up with the Sun, causing a ring around the Moon.

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3
Q

Total Eclipse is…

A

When the Moon blocks out the Sun completely

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4
Q

Limb Darkening on the Moon…

A

The Moon has a rough texture because of the lack of limb darkening

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5
Q

Predict the Moon Has No Atmosphere Because…

A

The daytime temperatures and the low gravitational pull

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6
Q

Two Major Theories of Moon Craters Are…

A

Impact craters and volcanoes

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7
Q

Origin of Lunar Maria…

A

Impact craters hitting the Moon, causing molten material spilling onto the surface leaving a Maria.

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8
Q

Season Circle: Person to Edge

A

O-Line

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9
Q

Season Circle: Terminator to Edge

A

S-Line

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