Tennessee Earth and Space Science

Front

What term is associated with the moons that are increasing in size each day?

Back

Waxing moons

Front

From where does the Moon get its light?

Back

The Sun

Front

What causes changing seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis

Front

Why does the Moon have different phases?

Back

It moves around the Earth.

Front

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

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the spinning of Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is a gibbous moon?

Back

A phase of the moon when it is more than half illuminated but not full.

Front

What is a crescent moon?

Back

A phase of the moon when it is less than half illuminated.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on climate?

Back

It causes variations in temperature and seasons.