How long does it take for the moon to ORBIT around the earth?
About one MONTH. (~27.5 days)
Where does the moon's light come from?
It REFLECTS the sun's light?
The moon seems to change shapes. What are these shapes called?
They're called PHASES.
What CAUSES day and night?
The earth's ROTATION on its AXIS.
What CAUSES the SEASONS?
The earth's AXIAL TILT. (less light during winter, more light during summer, etc.)
The earth goes around the sun. The moon goes around the earth. What are these trips called?
They're called ORBITS.
What is this moon PHASE called?
It's called a FULL MOON.
What's this moon PHASE called?
It's called a NEW MOON.
What's the imaginary line around which the earth rotates called?
It's called the AXIS.
What's the USA space agency called?
It's called NASA. (National Aeronautics and Space Agency)
