Earth in the Universe Review

Front

For a solar eclipse to occur, what must happen?

Back

The Moon must be directly between the Earth and the Sun.

Front

By what force are the Earth and the Moon kept in their orbits?

Back

Gravity

Front

If the last full moon was on April 4th, when can you expect to see the next full moon?

Back

May 4th

Front

If these three bodies are aligned with each other, what would this diagram represent? Options: full moon, new moon, lunar eclipse, solar eclipse.

Back

Solar eclipse.

Front

What is the best reason why we haven't traveled to other galaxies and solar systems?

Back

It would take too long to get there

Front

What lunar phase is shown in this diagram? Options: new moon, first quarter, full moon, third quarter.

Back

New moon.

Front

What is the difference between a gibbous moon and a crescent moon?

Back

The gibbous moon shows more than half of the bright side of the moon.

Front

According to the diagram, which season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing?

Back

Winter

Front

What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing when the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing summer?

Back

Winter

Front

The Earth experiences seasons as it orbits the sun due to its: shape, tilt, speed, mass.

Back

tilt