6.E.1.1 Seasons and Phases of the Moon Vocabulary

Front

What is the term for the circular path of an object as it revolves around another object?

Back

Orbit

Front

What are the four divisions of the year marked by particular weather patterns and daylight hours?

Back

Seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter)

Front

What is the force that attracts any two objects with mass?

Back

Gravitational force

Front

What is the event called when a planet’s poles are most extremely inclined toward or away from the star it orbits?

Back

Solstice

Front

What occurs when the moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth?

Back

Solar eclipse

Front

What is the term for the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun during different seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt on its axis

Front

What is the phenomenon called when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon?

Back

Solstice

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 causes the changing of seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

Front

What is the term for the time of year when day and night are of approximately equal length?

Back

Equinox