Earth. sun , moon review

Front

What moon phase is shown at position #3?

Back

First Quarter

Front

Phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger are referred to as _.

Back

waxing

Front

The Earth spins on its axis. What is this movement called?

Back

rotation

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5

Front

Which phases are waxing?

Back

4 and 5

Front

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

Back

revolution

Front

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

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the phase when the moon is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

Back

Lunar month