Ch 2 Homework
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Based on your observations of the Moon, put these pictures in the correct
chronological order you would have seen them if you started observing when
the Moon was completely dark (no portion of it was lit). Give your answer
for the Northern Hemisphere. If you observed in the Southern Hemisphere,
the lit portion would be on the opposite side of the Moon.
The tilt of Earth’s axis causes the seasons because
the days are longer in summer.
the rays of light strike the ground more directly in summer.
Label these important reference points in your sky.
Rank the latitude at which you would see the motion depicted in each image,
starting with 90° north and moving south.
Label these significant places on Earth's surface. (You may have to scroll
down to see all options.)
Label the Northern Hemisphere, solstices, and equinoxes on the appropriate
locations in this diagram of Earth in its orbit around the Sun.
As seen from Earth, identify the constellation that would be behind the Sun
in
November
.
You do not see eclipses every month because
the Sun, Earth, and the Moon line up only about twice a year.
Why does the angle of the Sun's rays matter in regard to Earth's seasons?
They are more spread out if they strike at an angle.
Which way do most objects travel when viewed from far above the North
Pole of Earth?
counterclockwise
Given that this image is also representative of similar observations taken
from different locations on Earth in different years, what can you determine
about Earth?
Earth is spherical.
Label each marked location on the celestial sphere with the term that best
describes it. The Earth is oriented in the standard way, with north up and
south down.
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Locate on the Earth where you would be moving the fastest.
We always see the same side of the Moon because
the Moon rotates once each revolution.
If you were standing at Earth’s North Pole, where would you see the north
celestial pole relative to your zenith?
at the zenith