Earth, Sun, and Moon Systems Flashcard

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The Earth is tilted at 23.5 degrees, causing the sun to heat Earth with direct rays in the summer and indirect rays in the winter.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when the moon is not visible from Earth?

Back

new moon

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

solar eclipse

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the moon?

Back

lunar eclipse

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

During which season does the Northern Hemisphere experience summer?

Back

When the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the amount of sunlight received in different seasons?

Back

The tilt causes varying angles of sunlight, leading to warmer temperatures in summer and cooler temperatures in winter.

Front

What is the term for the position of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

Back

full moon

Front

What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.

Front

What phase comes after the new moon?

Back

waxing crescent