Amplify - Earth Moon Sun - Unit Flashcard

Front

What is the definition of MOON?

Back

A rocky sphere that travels around a planet.

Front

What is the definition of ILLUMINATE?

Back

To shine light on an object and make it visible.

Front

Which of these things is true about the Moon?

Back

The Moon is always moving around Earth in a circle.

Front

What is the definition of MOON PHASE?

Back

The shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth.

Front

Do lunar eclipses happen every time Earth is in between the sun and the Moon?

Back

False.

Front

What is the main source of light in our solar system?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What is the path called that a smaller object travels around a larger object?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What causes the different phases of the Moon?

Back

The position of the Moon relative to the Earth and Sun.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

An event that occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

Front

What is the term for the border between light and dark on the Moon?

Back

Terminators.