Earth, Moon, Sun Amplify

Front

What is a moon?

Back

A rocky sphere that travels around a planet

Front

Where does the moon get its light?

Back

The moon is illuminated by the sun's rays.

Front

On the moon, the border between light and dark is...

Back

Terminator

Front

Illuminate

Back

to shine light on something and make it visible

Front

What does scale mean?

Back

the relative size and distances of things

Front

What are the 2 different models that we've used in class so far?

Back

The Sim and the Moon phase model

Front

Why are not to scale models useful?

Back

To highlight a specific aspect of a model

Front

Why are scaled models useful?

Back

In order to illustrate proportional relationships

Front

When the half of the moon that we see from earth is half light and half dark, it is a:

Back

Quarter Moon

Front

Why are scaled models useful?

Back

In order to illustrate proportional relationships