Stars, Sun, Moon and Earth

Front

What is a sphere of hot gases that produces heat and light?

Back

star

Front

What occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

solar eclipse

Front

A[n] ___________ tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and the moon form a right triangle. This creates a lower than normal high tide and a higher than normal low tide.

Back

neap

Front

Name the moon phase that is between the first quarter and full moon.

Back

waxing gibbous

Front

What is the main cause of tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the moon

Front

What is the closest star to Earth?

Back

the Sun

Front

What phase comes after a waxing gibbous?

Back

full moon

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

orbit

Front

What is the effect called when the gravitational pull of the moon causes the water level in the oceans to rise and fall?

Back

tides

Front

What is the name of the phase when the moon is not visible from Earth?

Back

new moon