Determine whether each statement about the lunar cycle is true or false.(11 points)

Question

True False
The moon's gravity causes our tides on earth.

The moon is bigger than the Earth

During an equinox, the sun is located directly over Earth's equator.

Earth's tilt is the reason for the seasons

The term waning is used to describe when the lighted portion of the Moon appears to get larger

During the new moon phase we can see light shining on the moon

When the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, it is most likely a full moon.

The moon emits its own light.

The lunar cycle is approximately 4 weeks.

The yearly orbit of Earth around the Sun is called a revolution.

In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on June 21 or 22.

Answer 1

Here's the evaluation of each statement regarding the lunar cycle:

1. The moon's gravity causes our tides on earth. - True

2. The moon is bigger than the Earth. - False (The Earth is significantly larger than the Moon.)

3. During an equinox, the sun is located directly over Earth's equator. - True

4. Earth's tilt is the reason for the seasons. - True

5. The term waning is used to describe when the lighted portion of the Moon appears to get larger. - False (Waning refers to the decrease in the illuminated portion of the Moon; "waxing" refers to it getting larger.)

6. During the new moon phase we can see light shining on the moon. - False (During the new moon, the Moon is positioned between the Earth and Sun, so we cannot see the illuminated side.)

7. When the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun, it is most likely a full moon. - True

8. The moon emits its own light. - False (The Moon reflects light from the Sun.)

9. The lunar cycle is approximately 4 weeks. - True (The lunar cycle is roughly 29.5 days, which is about 4 weeks.)

10. The yearly orbit of Earth around the Sun is called a revolution. - True

11. In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on June 21 or 22. - False (In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs around December 21 or 22.)

Here’s a summary of the true/false results:

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False
6. False
7. True
8. False
9. True
10. True
11. False