Earth, Moon, Sun

Front

Movement of the Earth around its axis

Back

Rotation

Front

Which term describes the Earth's movement around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What occurs when the sun is directly overhead at the equator?

Back

Equinox

Front

What type of tides occur during full or new moon phases?

Back

Spring tides

Front

What keeps the Earth in orbit?

Back

Gravity

Front

Why do we have seasons?

Back

Because of the tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

A day when day and night are of equal length

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The Earth rotating on its axis

Front

Which eclipse can only happen during a New Moon, and is when the Sun appears to grow dark?

Back

Solar eclipse

Front

Which eclipse can only happen during a full moon, and is when the moon appears to grow dark or turn red?

Back

Lunar eclipse