**modified**Why does the moon change shape? Wonders 2023

Front

What causes the moon to seem much bigger than the other planets?

Back

It is much closer to Earth.

Front

Why were ancient people amazed by the Moon?

Back

Its shape seemed to constantly change.

Front

What is the reason the sun glows?

Back

The sun glows because it is a giant ball of boiling gases.

Front

How many days does it take for Earth to complete its orbit around the sun?

Back

365 days.

Front

What are dwarf planets?

Back

Dwarf planets are celestial bodies like Pluto that are larger than asteroids but do not clear their orbit.

Front

What is the shape of the moon during a full moon?

Back

The moon appears as a complete circle.

Front

What is the term for the moon's changing shapes?

Back

Phases of the moon.

Front

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

Back

New moon.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is half illuminated?

Back

First quarter.

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull of the moon on Earth?

Back

Tidal force.