Earth and Sun Practice Flashcard

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The seasons are caused by Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun.

Front

What is the Gibbous Moon?

Back

The Gibbous Moon is a phase of the moon where more than half of the moon is illuminated but it is not yet full.

Front

What is the term for the movement of Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What is rotation in terms of a planet?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis.

Front

What is the definition of revolution?

Back

Revolution is the movement around another object.

Front

What is the axis of a planet?

Back

The axis is an imaginary line that a planet spins around.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

It takes approximately 365.25 days for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis, while revolution is the movement of a planet around another object.

Front

What phase comes after the New Moon?

Back

The first phase after the New Moon is the Waxing Crescent.

Front

What is the Full Moon?

Back

The Full Moon is a phase where the entire face of the moon is illuminated.