24-25 The Sun-Earth-Moon System (Unit 2: Astronomy) Review

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when a person on Earth is in the Moon's shadow?

Back

Partial solar eclipse.

Front

What is the term for when more than half of the Moon is lit on the right side and light is increasing?

Back

Waxing gibbous.

Front

What is the inner portion of the shadow cast on the Moon by Earth called?

Back

Umbra.

Front

What is the point in the Moon’s orbit where it is furthest from the Earth?

Back

Apogee.

Front

What does the term 'waxing' refer to in relation to the Moon?

Back

The phases of the moon when the illuminated portion is getting bigger.

Front

What is the outer portion of the shadow cast on the Moon by Earth called?

Back

Penumbra.

Front

What is the point in the Moon’s orbit where it is closest to the Earth?

Back

Perigee.

Front

What phase of the Moon occurs when it is completely illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What phase of the Moon occurs when less than half of it is illuminated and light is decreasing?

Back

Waning crescent.

Front

What is the term for the position of the Moon when it is directly between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

New Moon.