Hi! I have a science project that's due today, and I need a little bit of help. I finished the actual project (look up "moon phases cup activity" if you wanna see what it was), but now I have to answer a few questions. My problem is that the questions are pretty vague, and I don't know what would be correct.
1. As you turned the inside cup to the right, what did you notice about the appearance of the “moon”?
2. What changes about the appearance of the moonas you turn the inside cup through the phases?
3. What is the limitation to this model (Hint: What is missing from this model?)
I'm really confused about this.
Thank you <3
Hi! It sounds like you did a great project on moon phases using the cup activity. Let's break down each question and figure out how to answer them.
1. As you turned the inside cup to the right, what did you notice about the appearance of the “moon”?
To answer this question, you should describe what you observed about the moon's appearance as you turned the inside cup to the right. Did the moon go through different phases? Did it become brighter or darker at certain points? Did it show more or less of its surface? Explain the specific changes in appearance that you observed.
2. What changes about the appearance of the moon as you turn the inside cup through the phases?
For this question, think about the different phases of the moon that you observed while turning the inside cup. Did the moon change from a full moon to a crescent? Did the size of the illuminated area change? Did the moon's shape change? Describe how the appearance of the moon evolved as you moved through the phases.
3. What is the limitation to this model (Hint: What is missing from this model?)
The hint provided with this question suggests that you identify something missing from the moon phases cup activity model. Reflect on the components of the cup activity and consider if there is anything important that the model does not accurately represent. For example, does the model accurately depict the Earth's position in relation to the moon during different phases? Is the model lacking any other significant factors that affect real moon phases? Explain the limitation you identified and why it is important to consider.
Remember, the answers should reflect your observations and understanding based on the cup activity you performed. Good luck with your science project!