Astronomy Practice! Flashcard #2 (PECS)

Front

What does Earth orbit around?

Back

The Sun

Front

Which moon phase is shown in this diagram?

Back

New moon

Front

What does waxing mean?

Back

Getting larger

Front

What part of the moon do we see from Earth?

Back

The same side

Front

Which planet is smallest in volume?

Back

Mars

Front

What is the primary source of light for Earth?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit

Front

What phase comes after the new moon?

Back

Waxing crescent

Front

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

Back

Lunar month (approximately 29.5 days)

Front

What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

Back

Jupiter