Test - Moon Phases, Tides, and Planets

Front

What force keeps the planets orbiting the sun?

Back

Gravity is the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

Front

Why do we see phases of the moon?

Back

As the moon revolves around the Earth, we see different portions of the lit side.

Front

A solar eclipse can occur only during the _____________.

Back

A solar eclipse can occur only during the New moon.

Front

The daily rise and fall of Earth's waters on shores are called....

Back

Tides are the daily rise and fall of Earth's waters.

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon?

Back

This is called a lunar eclipse.

Front

What is the main reason for the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the sun causes the seasons.

Front

What is the term for the path that a planet takes around the sun?

Back

An orbit is the path that a planet takes around the sun.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

Front

What are the two types of eclipses?

Back

The two types of eclipses are solar eclipses and lunar eclipses.

Front

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

Back

The full moon is the phase when the moon is completely illuminated.