Chapter 17

What event occurs when the moon is between the sun and the Earth?

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

• waning crescent moon

• new moon

Why does the appearance of the Moon change over time?

• because the Moon's gravity changes

• because the Moon's temperature changes

• because of the Moon's path around the Earth

• because of the Earth's path around the Sun

Polaris is also called

• The Big Dipper

• The South Star

• The North Star

• Orion's Belt

What do we call the Earth spinning on its axis?

• eclipse

• orbit

• revolution

• rotation

What is a result of the Earth's revolution around the Sun?

• the stars move around the Earth

• day and night

• the seasons change

• the Earth moves around the moon

What are a pattern of stars called?

• planets

• moons

• constellations

• asteroids

Why does the Moon look larger than the stars from Earth?

• the moon is larger than the stars

• the moon is larger than the Earth

• the moon is closer to the Earth than the stars

• the moon reflects light from the sun

About how long does a rotation take?

• about 24 hours

• about 365 days

• about 1 week

• about 1 year

What is the sun?

• a giant sized star close to the Earth

• a medium sized star close to the Earth

• a giant sized star farthest from the Earth

• a medium sized star farthest from the Earth

What happens when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon?

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

• new Moon

• an orbit