Earth Sun and Moon ( Movement, Tides and Eclipses)

Front

The spinning of the Earth on its axis is called?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the term for traveling in a closed path around an object, such as the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

A solar eclipse only happens during which phase of the moon?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the term for the event when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the Sun's light?

Back

Solar Eclipse

Front

What is the term for the event when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light?

Back

Lunar Eclipse

Front

The complete cycle of the moon lasts about how long?

Back

Month

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that the Earth rotates around?

Back

Axis

Front

What causes the tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

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

Back

New Moon