unit 5 planets the moon and earth´s rotation

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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