UNIT 5 PAGES 56-57 The Earth and the Moon
Unit 5 planets the moon and earth´s rotation
May 22, 2015
the moon and the earth´s rotation
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UNIT 5
PAGES 56-57
The Earth and the Moon
Why does the moon look as if it
´s changing shape?
Because the moon orbits the Earth and it gets its light form
the Sun. We only see the part of the moon
that the sun is shining on.
What are the main phases of the
moon?
New moon Crescent moon
First quarterFull moon
Third quarterCrescent moon
When the moon is in this position, what phase of the moon
do you see from Earth?
You see a new moon from
Earth.
When the moon is in this position,
what phase of the moon do you see
from Earth?
You see a full moon.
How long does it take the Earth to orbit the Sun.
How long does it take the Earth to rotate around
its axis?
Why do we have day and night?
Because the Earth rotates around its
axis. The Sun shines on one half to the
Earth.It is day on the half of the Earth that
faces the Sun.
Why do we have different seasons?
Because the Earth´s axis is tilted and one hemisphere
recieves more light and heat than the other.
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