FOSS Earth and Sun: Investigation 1 & 2

Front

What is the term for when the visible portion of the moon is increasing?

Back

Waxing

Front

What is the correct model of how the Sun, Earth, and Moon move?

Back

Earth orbits the Sun and the moon orbits Earth.

Front

What do we call the changes in the moon's appearance?

Back

Phases

Front

Define Waning.

Back

The moon appears to be gradually decreasing in size.

Front

What is the movement of Earth around the sun called?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the moon when it is completely illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What do we call the phase when the moon is not visible?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the term for the moon appearing to be gradually increasing in size?

Back

Waxing

Front

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

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation