Mod Amplify - Earth Moon Sun - Unit Flashcard

Front

What is the Moon's orbit around Earth?

Back

The Moon is always moving around Earth in a circle.

Front

What is a Waxing Gibbous moon phase?

Back

A Waxing Gibbous is a moon phase where more than half of the Moon is illuminated but it is not yet full.

Front

Why is one half of the Moon brighter than the other?

Back

Half of the Moon that is facing the sun is lit by the sun, and the other half is dark.

Front

What is a Waning Crescent moon phase?

Back

A Waning Crescent is a moon phase where less than half of the Moon is illuminated and it is decreasing in illumination.

Front

What causes a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

Front

What is the shape of the Moon's orbit?

Back

The Moon's orbit around Earth is elliptical, but it appears circular.

Front

What is the difference between a Waxing and Waning moon phase?

Back

Waxing means the Moon is getting brighter, while Waning means it is getting darker.

Front

What is the term for the position of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon.

Front

What happens during a solar eclipse?

Back

During a solar eclipse, the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight.

Front

What is the term for the full illumination of the Moon?

Back

Full Moon.