The MOON...

Front

What direction does the moon rotate and revolve?

Back

The moon rotates counterclockwise and revolves counterclockwise.

Front

What is the lighter outer portion of the moon's shadow called?

Back

The lighter outer portion of the moon's shadow is called the penumbra.

Front

What is the darker inner shadow that the moon casts during a solar eclipse?

Back

The darker inner shadow is called the umbra.

Front

What are long, narrow valleys that start and end abruptly on the surface of the moon?

Back

These are called rills.

Front

What is the phenomenon called when there is one last pinpoint of light visible before a total solar eclipse?

Back

This phenomenon is called the Diamond ring effect.

Front

What is it called when all of the Moon's surface that faces Earth is lit up?

Back

This is called a full moon.

Front

What are the large, dark, basaltic plains on the Moon's surface called?

Back

These are called maria.

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

This phase is called a new moon.

Front

What is the term for the gradual increase in the visible portion of the moon?

Back

This is called waxing.

Front

What is the term for the gradual decrease in the visible portion of the moon?

Back

This is called waning.