Sun, Earth, Moon System

Front

What is the imaginary line through Earth that extends from the North Pole to the South Pole and is the center of Earth’s rotation?

Back

Axis

Front

What occurs when the full moon passes into Earth’s shadow?

Back

Lunar Eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the shape of the illuminated portion of the Moon called?

Back

Lunar/Moon Phase

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is a celestial body that revolves around a planet?

Back

Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the luminous star around which Earth and other planets revolve?

Back

Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth that affects seasons?

Back

Tilt

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the path that Earth takes as it revolves around the Sun?

Back

Orbit/Revolve

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to complete one full orbit around Earth?

Back

Lunar Month

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What phenomenon occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

Solar Eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the term for the position of the Moon in relation to the Earth and Sun?

Back

Moon Phase

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1