A. What is another name for a natural satellite; not a man-made satellite?
B. Draw a diagram and label the phases of the Moon.
C. Based on the Sun and Earth’s positions, what is the phase of the Moon?
D. On the Earth, how does the Moon appear to a person standing at location A?
E. What are the differences between lunar and solar eclipses?
F. What are the abbreviations Kg and N?
G. Why is your weight different on the Moon, from what it is on Earth?
H. If a bowling ball is 10 lb on Earth, what is its weight on the Moon?
I. What is the best case for Europa supporting life?
J. Why does the Moon’s position in the sky change from night to night? In other words, explain why the 5 degree tilt of the Moon’s orbital plane causes it to be in a different position each night.
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