Homework: The Moon & Seasons

Front

What is a natural moon or man-made object that orbits a planet or other object?

Back

Satellite

Front

About how long does it take the Earth's moon to complete a full cycle of moon phases?

Back

One month

Front

The moon gets its light from?

Back

The sun

Front

What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

Back

It is winter.

Front

What is a flattened circle or oval shape?

Back

Ellipse

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it moves around another object in space?

Back

Orbit

Front

What are the four main phases of the moon?

Back

New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different areas of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to go through all its phases?

Back

Lunar month or synodic month.

Front

What is the name of the phenomenon when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun?

Back

Solar eclipse.