aside from the Sun, the Moon is also the brightest and most noticeable object in our sky. The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite. The Moon is a roughly spherical, rocky body that orbits the Earth and its diameter is about one-fourth Earth’s diameter (“Moon”). This object does more than orbits the Earth and light up the night sky. The Moon goes through a lunar phase, cause eclipses, and has a strong effect on Earth’s tides, but before the Moon could do this it had to be formed. How did our Moon
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In this exercise, you will investigate the cause of the phases of the Moon. The figure below shows an orbital diagram of the Earth-Moon system as viewed from above the Earth's North pole. Light from the Sun is coming from the left. Note that the drawing is not to scale. Section I Shade in the part of the Moon that is in shadow and the part that is unobservable from Earth in each of the eight numbered positions. The first has been completed as an example. (Use dark shading for the shadow, light
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is also 400 times farther from Earth, making the two bodies appear the exact same size in the sky. In case you were thinking about relocating: Earth is the only place in the solar system where that happens. The Chinese word for solar eclipse is shih, meaning “to eat.” In ancient China people traditionally beat drums and banged on pots to scare off the “heavenly dog” believed to be devouring the sun. Tidal friction, which causes that lengthening of the day, is also making the moon drift away
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Activity 9.9 1. The intended readers would be a mature audience; therefore, college students and professionals would be interested in reading this piece due to the fact that it gives many interesting facts about what Eratosthenes did during his time. The readers would learn about the ancient discovery of the world being round and how it was discovered. Nevertheless, the audience that reads this will be intrigued by how Eratosthenes came to the conclusion on the circumference and the angle’s differences
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significant differences. The concept of creation that I’m most familiar with come from the bible, Genesis: Chapter 1-3. However during my recent studies on creation myths, I’ve learned many others. A common theory of the earth started is reflected in the bible and occurred within six days. Creation myths are beliefs and stories on the earliest beginnings of the world. Oral traditions throughout the different cultures are regarded as truth for the “creation” and served as the historical reference we know
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The moon is a critical part of the function of earth. Without the moon, we wouldn't have night or tides. Centuries ago, scientists began to research the origin of the moon and how it began to orbit around earth. Their research provided them with four different theories on the formation of the moon, however, one question arises. Which one of these theories is valid? The impact theory holds the most truth and is supported with the most accurate information and, therefore, should be accepted on a global
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thoughts of this phenomena event. Very early in the writing of the bible, God set the stage for what his intentions were to be. The writing of Genesis sets that stage in the creation, from the first verse, “In the beginning God created the heaven and earth” (Genesis 1:1). Through the final creation, “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul” (Genesis 2:7). Thesis: There is no argument, “Let us make human beings
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God created the heavens and the earth (Gen. 2:1, ESV). The Lord God created man out of the dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life (Gen. 2:7). In Eden, the Lord God planted a garden and every tree that is good for food and pleasant to the sight (Gen. 2:8-9). God formed a woman from Adam’s rib (Gen. 2:21-22). Proverbs 3:5-7 instructs man to trust in the Lord with all his heart, and do not lean unto his own understanding. In addition, in all his ways man should acknowledge
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The earth and space Did you ever wonder what was outside our atmosphere? Well I’m going to tell you the many things that are in our solar system and maybe beyond it. We will start with our moon, its shape resembles an egg, and has been around for 4.5 billion years. Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon. The year was 1969 and the mission was called Apollo 11. After all the excitement from their landing Armstrong made a statement when he stepped out of his aircraft. “That’s
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Tardigrades can be found everywhere on Earth these days. Scientist have found that these animals are in places like the Sahara Dessert and Antarctica. These organisms are able to survive almost everywhere. They have the ability to survive in the harshest environment. They can survive without oxygen for 10 years. In 1920, a scientist tested the organism through an experiment. The scientist put the Tardigrade in boiling hot water with temperature up to three hundred degrees, this gave an amazing result
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