SOL 4.6 Earth, Moon, & Sun

Front

The Earth ______________ around the sun.

Back

revolves

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

It takes the moon _______ days to revolve around the Earth.

Back

27 days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

The moon reflects light from the _____________.

Back

sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

When the Earth is between the Sun and the moon we have a ____________.

Back

full moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth's rotation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

orbit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the term for the tilt of the Earth that affects seasons?

Back

axial tilt

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What phase comes after a new moon?

Back

waxing crescent

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the name of the force that keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth?

Back

gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4