Review Flashcard (Earth, Moon and Sun)

Front

The gravitational force of the _________ keeps our solar system together.

Back

Sun

Front

The yearly path of Earth around the Sun is called

Back

revolution

Front

It takes Earth 24 hours to complete a full ________.

Back

rotation

Front

How many days does it take the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

Back

365

Front

The main cause of the seasons is ___________.

Back

The Earth's tilt

Front

Which statement is true regarding the moon's orbit? Options: The moon changes direction every time it becomes a full moon., The moon orbits Earth, which revolves around the sun.

Back

The moon orbits Earth, which revolves around the sun.

Front

This occurs when the Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon and then throws a shadow onto the moon.

Back

Lunar Eclipse

Front

A solar eclipse is ________________________

Back

when the moon is in the path of the light from the sun and casts its shadow onto Earth

Front

What is rotation?

Back

Spinning on a Axis

Front

What is revolution?

Back

Earth orbiting around the Sun