Unit 6 Review

Front

Which hemisphere experiences summer when the Earth is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

Northern Hemisphere

Front

What is the moon phase when less than 1/2 of the sunlit portion of the Moon is visible?

Back

Crescent

Front

What is the bottom blue section of the globe?

Back

Southern Hemisphere

Front

What is the moon phase when the sunlit portion of the Moon is facing the Earth while the Earth is positioned between the Sun and Moon?

Back

Full Moon

Front

During which phenomenon does the Earth cast a shadow on the Moon?

Back

Lunar Eclipse

Front

What is the term for the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

Axial tilt

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

It causes different hemispheres to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the term for the longest day of the year?

Back

Summer Solstice

Front

What is the term for the shortest day of the year?

Back

Winter Solstice

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is completely dark?

Back

New Moon