Lunar Cycle, Seasons, Tides, Shadows

Front

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

Back

Rotation

Front

During which phase of the moon does a lunar eclipse occur?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What type of tides occur during the full moon and new moon?

Back

Spring Tides

Front

What season does the Southern Hemisphere experience when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the term for the Earth's path around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the tilt of the Earth's axis that affects seasons?

Back

Axial Tilt

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull that causes tides?

Back

Gravity

Front

What phase of the moon comes after the new moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

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

Back

High Tide

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a tide?

Back

Low Tide