Flashcard on Sun, Moon, and Earth Pretest

Front

Everyday the sun, stars and moon appear to _______.

Back

Rise in the east and set in the west.

Front

What is true of the Sun, Moon and Earth?

Back

The Moon revolves around Earth while the Earth revolves around the Sun.

Front

What tide occurs during the First or Third Quarter moon?

Back

Neap Tide.

Front

A solar eclipse can occur only during a _______.

Back

New moon.

Front

What is the area of a solar eclipse where only a portion of the moon is in front of the sun?

Back

Penumbra.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.

Front

What phase of the moon is visible when the entire face is illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What is the gravitational pull of the Moon responsible for?

Back

Tides on Earth.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

Back

Lunar Month.

Front

What is the phenomenon called when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

Solar Eclipse.