Amplify - Earth Moon Sun - Chapter 1 and 2

Front

What does it mean to illuminate?

Back

To shine light on an object and make it visible.

Front

Why does the Moon appear to get larger over time?

Back

The Moon moved so that we are able to see more of the half that faces the sun.

Front

Does the Moon make its own light?

Back

No, the Moon does not make its own light; the sun illuminates the Moon.

Front

Is the Moon always half illuminated in the view from Earth?

Back

No, the Moon is not always half illuminated; it changes based on its position.

Front

How long does it take to see a full moon again after observing one?

Back

About one month.

Front

What is the main source of light in our solar system?

Back

The sun.

Front

What is the term for a rocky sphere that travels around a planet?

Back

A moon.

Front

What causes the phases of the Moon?

Back

The relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and sun.

Front

What is the border between light and dark on the Moon called?

Back

The terminator.

Front

What is a lunar cycle?

Back

The cycle of phases the Moon goes through, taking about one month.