Astronomy Review

Front

The race to the moon was called the ______ ________.

Back

Space Race

Front

This area is experiencing _________.

Back

low tide

Front

In which phase of the moon does a solar eclipse occur?

Back

New Moon

Front

What causes tides?

Back

The interaction of Earth, the moon and the sun.

Front

The bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon produces ___________.

Back

high tide

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

An event where the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

An event where the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.

Front

What are spring tides?

Back

Tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

What are neap tides?

Back

Tides that occur when the sun and moon are at right angles relative to the Earth, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

What is the gravitational pull?

Back

The force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and the moon.