SOL 4.8 Science Review

Front

The moon revolves around _____________.

Back

the Earth

Front

Which of these objects in the solar system has been visited by people from Earth?

Back

Moon

Front

The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes ______________.

Back

days

Front

The time between today's sunrise and tomorrow's sunrise would be about __________.

Back

24 hours

Front

What are the phases of the moon?

Back

The phases of the moon include New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

About 24 hours.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of the Earth around the Sun.