Chapter 19: Earth, Moon, & Sun

Front

What is one major use of space stations?

Back

To conduct scientific research.

Front

What do photographs of the far (dark) side of the moon show?

Back

The far side is much rougher than the near side.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis.

Front

What are the round pits on the moon's surface called?

Back

Craters.

Front

What is one of the main uses of satellites?

Back

Photographing Earth's surface.

Front

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

Back

Revolution.

Front

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

Back

Seasons.

Front

What are the large, dark, flat areas on the moon called?

Back

Maria.

Front

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

Back

Gravity.

Front

What phenomenon occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon?

Back

Lunar eclipse.