Tuesday Practice Unit 2 Review

Front

How long does it take the Moon to revolve around the Earth?

Back

Approximately 27.3 days.

Front

What natural cycle can be used to measure a month on Earth?

Back

The cycle of moon phases.

Front

What is the position of the Earth, Sun, and Moon during a solar eclipse?

Back

The Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase that occurs when the right half of the Moon is illuminated?

Back

First Quarter.

Front

During which phase of the moon can a total eclipse of the sun occur?

Back

New moon.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated?

Back

Full moon.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to go through all its phases?

Back

Lunar month or synodic month, approximately 29.5 days.

Front

What is the significance of the new moon phase in relation to solar eclipses?

Back

A solar eclipse can only occur during the new moon phase.

Front

What are the three types of solar eclipses?

Back

Total, partial, and annular solar eclipses.

Front

What is the term for the shadow cast by the Moon during a solar eclipse?

Back

Umbra (for total eclipse) and penumbra (for partial eclipse).