Earth Sun and Moon ( Movement, Tides and Eclipses)

Front

How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?

Back

365 days

Front

What season is it when the part of the world you are living in is leaning towards the Sun?

Back

Summer

Front

About how long does it take the moon to make one complete cycle around the earth?

Back

28 days

Front

What is the term for an event where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

Solar Eclipse

Front

What is the imaginary line that passes through Earth's center at its North and South poles called?

Back

Axis

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull of the Moon that causes ocean tides?

Back

Tidal Force

Front

What phase of the Moon occurs when it is completely illuminated by the Sun?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to go through all its phases?

Back

Lunar Month (approximately 29.5 days)

Front

What is the effect called when the Earth's rotation causes the tides to rise and fall?

Back

Tidal Cycle

Front

What is the term for the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun during the summer solstice?

Back

Tilted towards the Sun