Sun, Earth, and Moon

Front

What is the term for when the lit part of the moon decreases?

Back

Waning

Front

What does the sun provide for the Earth?

Back

Heat and light

Front

What takes one year for the Earth to complete?

Back

Revolution

Front

What causes the seasons to change?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for when the lit part of the moon increases?

Back

Waxing

Front

What is the path the Earth takes around the sun called?

Back

Orbit

Front

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

Back

Rotation

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

What are the different shapes of the moon called as it goes through its cycle?

Back

Moon phases

Front

What is the main source of light and heat for the Earth?

Back

The Sun