Unit 3: Earth, Moon and Sun Review 24-25

Front

What causes the terminator on the Moon to change location?

Back

The moon changes position around the Earth showing different angles of what is illuminated.

Front

What is the name of the moon phase when it is more than half illuminated but not full?

Back

Waxing gibbous.

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon?

Back

Lunar Eclipse.

Front

What is a moon?

Back

A rocky sphere that travels around a planet.

Front

Is there a predictable pattern to the Moon's position in the sky?

Back

Yes, because the Moon orbits around Earth.

Front

What is the term for the line that separates the illuminated and dark parts of the Moon?

Back

Terminator.

Front

What phase comes after a waxing gibbous?

Back

Full moon.

Front

What is the main reason we see different phases of the Moon?

Back

The position of the Moon relative to the Earth and Sun.

Front

What happens during a solar eclipse?

Back

The Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

Front

What is the difference between a total eclipse and a partial eclipse?

Back

In a total eclipse, the Sun or Moon is completely obscured; in a partial eclipse, only part of it is obscured.