Earth, Sun, and Moon Systems Flashcard

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What is the name of the moon phase when the entire face is illuminated?

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Full moon

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Which of the following is NOT a predictable pattern in the Earth, Sun, and Moon system?

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Meteor showers

Front

What is the primary source of heat and light in our Solar System?

Back

The sun

Front

What is an Axis in relation to Earth?

Back

The imaginary line through Earth that extends from the North Pole to the South Pole and is the center of Earth’s rotation.

Front

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

Back

Lunar eclipse

Front

What are the phases of the Moon?

Back

The different shapes of the Moon as seen from Earth, including new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

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An event that occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?

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

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What is the significance of the North Star?

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It is used for navigation as it is positioned nearly directly above the North Pole.