Amplify: Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

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What is the line called that separates the light and dark side of the moon?

Back

The Terminator

Front

Why is the moon's surface visible from Earth?

Back

Because the moon reflects sunlight.

Front

What is the order of the sun, earth, and moon during a new moon?

Back

Sun, Moon, Earth.

Front

How long does it take for the moon to return to a waxing gibbous phase?

Back

In one month.

Front

Why is only half of the moon illuminated from a top view?

Back

Light from the sun travels in straight lines, allowing light to only get to the side of the moon facing the Sun.

Front

What causes the phases of the moon?

Back

The relative positions of the sun, earth, and moon.

Front

What is a waxing gibbous moon?

Back

A phase of the moon where more than half is illuminated but not yet full.

Front

What is a new moon?

Back

A phase of the moon when it is between the Earth and the Sun, and not visible from Earth.

Front

What is a full moon?

Back

A phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

Front

What is the dark side of the moon?

Back

The side of the moon that is not illuminated by the sun and is not visible from Earth.