Moon & Its Phases

Front

What are the dark areas of the moon caused by ancient volcanic eruptions called?

Back

Lunar mare

Front

From which direction did the asteroid strike the moon in the model?

Back

Straight above

Front

What happens to the appearance of an object when it is moved further away?

Back

It appears smaller.

Front

How much larger is the sun compared to the moon?

Back

400 times larger.

Front

What daily phenomenon is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon on Earth?

Back

Tides.

Front

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

Back

Orbit.

Front

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

Back

Full moon.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

New moon.

Front

What are the different shapes of the moon we see called?

Back

Moon phases.

Front

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

Back

Lunar month.