Earth, Moon, and Sun

Front

What is the term for when the moon appears to become smaller?

Back

Decreasing

Front

What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter

Front

How many high tides and low tides do most coastal areas experience each day?

Back

Two high tides and two low tides

Front

What movement of the Earth causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one cycle around the Sun?

Back

Approximately 365 days

Front

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

Back

Orbit

Front

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

Back

The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight, leading to seasons.

Front

What is the name of the phase when the moon is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the gravitational pull of the Earth on the Moon responsible for?

Back

It keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth.

Front

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

Back

Lunar month (approximately 29.5 days)