Week 16: Fast & Curious

Front

What is a natural or artificial body that revolves around a planet?

Back

Satellite

Front

What is the term for water level that is lower than the average sea level?

Back

Low Tide

Front

What occurs when the shadow of the moon falls on Earth, blocking the view of the Sun?

Back

Solar Eclipse

Front

What is the point at which the sun is at maximum on one hemisphere and minimum on another, indicating the beginning of winter or summer?

Back

Solstice

Front

What is the time required for the Earth to orbit once around the sun?

Back

Year

Front

What is the term for the position of the sun when day and night are of equal length?

Back

Equinox

Front

What is the gravitational force that attracts a body towards the center of the Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the phenomenon called when the moon is fully illuminated by the sun?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the highest point of the tide?

Back

High Tide

Front

What is the term for the time when the sun is at its highest point in the sky?

Back

Solar Noon