FSQ 11

Front

What causes different portions of the Moon to be visible at different times of the month?

Back

As the Moon moves along its orbit, only a fraction of it is visible from Earth.

Front

What phase of the Moon is observed when it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

New Moon.

Front

What information cannot be demonstrated by a stationary three-dimensional scale model of the Earth-Sun-Moon system?

Back

The relative appearance of the Moon during each phase.

Front

What phenomenon causes a circular shadow on the Moon, indicating that Earth is a sphere?

Back

A lunar eclipse.

Front

At which position of the Moon can a solar eclipse be seen from Earth?

Back

M2.

Front

What is the term for the path that the Moon takes around the Earth?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

Front

What is the difference between a full moon and a new moon?

Back

A full moon occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated, while a new moon occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun and is not visible.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse?

Back

The Earth's shadow demonstrates the spherical shape of the Earth.