Download The Moon - Earth Systems A

Earth’s only satellite
 Made of silicate rock which is similar to
Earth rock
 238,850 miles away
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We always see
the same side of
the Moon
because Earth
and the Moon
are in a tidal lock
 Orbital period is
equal to rotation
period
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The distortion of the Earth’s surface
caused by gravity between the Earth
and the Moon
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When sunlight is blocked by the shadow
of the Moon or Earth
The Moon passes between the Sun and
the Earth during a new moon
 Only seen from certain locations on Earth
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The Moon passes behind the Earth and
the Sun’s rays are blocked by the Earth’s
shadow during full moon
How much of the Moon is lit up by the Sun
 Takes 28-29 days to complete the cycle
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