Amplify Earth Moon and Sun Vocabulary

Front

What is the path of light?

Back

Light travels in straight lines only.

Front

Can light bend around corners?

Back

No, light travels in straight lines only.

Front

Why is one half of the Moon brighter than the other?

Back

Because half of the Moon that is facing the sun is lit by the sun, and the other half is dark.

Front

What does a dotted circle in a diagram of the Moon and Earth represent?

Back

It shows that the Moon is always moving around Earth in a circle.

Front

Does the sun illuminate the entire Moon?

Back

FALSE; only the half of the Moon facing the sun is illuminated.

Front

What is the Moon's orbit?

Back

The Moon orbits around the Earth in a circular path.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is created when an object blocks light from a source.

Front

What is the role of the sun in the Earth-Moon system?

Back

The sun provides light that illuminates the Moon and Earth.

Front

How does the position of the sun affect the appearance of the Moon?

Back

The position of the sun determines which part of the Moon is lit and visible from Earth.