Sun, Earth, Moon System

Front

What is a celestial body that revolves around a planet?

Back

Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What are the divisions of the year based on changes due to varying amounts of sunlight received caused by the tilt of Earth during its revolution?

Back

Seasons

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What occurs when the full moon passes into Earth’s shadow?

Back

Lunar Eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the imaginary line through Earth that extends from the North Pole to the South Pole and is the center of Earth’s rotation?

Back

Axis

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is a curved path followed by a satellite as it revolves around an object?

Back

Orbit/Revolve

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

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

Back

Revolution

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the term for the spinning of Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the effect called when the tilt of Earth causes different seasons?

Back

Seasonal Variation

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the name of the phase when the Moon is completely illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

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

Back

Lunar Month

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1