Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

Front

A solar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.

Back

New

Front

During the summer, the northern hemisphere is ________.

Back

tilted toward the sun

Front

How long does it take the moon to complete one orbit around Earth?

Back

about 29 days (1 month)

Front

A lunar eclipse only occurs during which moon phase?

Back

Full Moon

Front

The moon appears to change shape in the sky because ________.

Back

we can see a different amount of its lit side at different times of the month.

Front

What is the main reason for the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the sun.

Front

What phase of the moon is visible during a solar eclipse?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the term for the path the moon takes around the Earth?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the effect of the moon's gravity on Earth?

Back

It causes tides.

Front

What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.