Earth, Moon, and Sun Practice

Front

What is the time it takes for Earth to complete one revolution around the sun?

Back

One year.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter solstice?

Back

Winter.

Front

What phase of the moon is characterized by more than half of the moon being illuminated but not fully?

Back

Waning Gibbous.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer solstice?

Back

Summer.

Front

What are the two main reasons we experience seasons on Earth?

Back

The Earth is tilted on its axis as it revolves around the sun.

Front

What is the term for the path that the Earth takes around the sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

About 23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for Earth to rotate once on its axis?

Back

One day.

Front

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

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What is the season in the Northern Hemisphere when the days are longest?

Back

Summer.