Sun-Earth-Moon Test Practice

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the first day of fall when day and night are of equal length?

Back

Autumnal Equinox

Front

What do we call the phase of the moon when it is decreasing in illumination?

Back

Waning

Front

Does the Earth revolve or rotate around the Sun?

Back

Revolve

Front

What is the term for the dark shadow during a solar eclipse?

Back

Umbra

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the name of the phenomenon when the Sun is directly above the equator?

Back

Equinox

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

Back

Lunar Month

Front

What is the effect called when the gravitational pull of the Moon causes ocean tides?

Back

Tidal Force

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is increasing in illumination?

Back

Waxing