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 appearing is ward to describe when the lighted portion of the
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 are the truths about the statements regarding the lunar cycle and related astronomical concepts:

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

2. The moon is bigger than the Earth. - False (The Earth is much 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 appearing is ward to describe when the lighted portion of the - False (This statement is incomplete and unclear; perhaps meant "phase," which is not addressed correctly.)

6. During the new moon phase we can see light shining on the moon. - False (We cannot see the moon during the new moon phase because it's not illuminated from our perspective.)

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 sunlight.)

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

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 (The winter solstice occurs around December 21 or 22 in the northern hemisphere.)

So, the corrected assessments are:

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False (incomplete statement)
6. False
7. True
8. False
9. True
10. True
11. False