Earth, Sun, Moon Test

Front

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

Back

New Moon

Front

What shape describes the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Back

Oval shape called an ellipse

Front

True or False: The moon orbits the Earth due to Earth's gravity.

Back

True

Front

What causes a day to be 24 hours long?

Back

The time it takes the Earth to spin once on its axis.

Front

What is the phase of the moon that occurs after the New Moon?

Back

First Quarter

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon that occurs after the First Quarter?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the phase of the moon that occurs after the Full Moon?

Back

Last Quarter

Front

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

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the gravitational force that keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth?

Back

Earth's gravity