Sun Earth Moon System Review 1

Front

What are the reasons for the seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt and revolution.

Front

The spinning of an object on its axis is called _?_

Back

rotation

Front

Which configuration leads to a lunar eclipse?

Back

Sun, Earth, Moon

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter

Front

The cycle of the moon lasts about a _?

Back

month

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it revolves around another object?

Back

orbit

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

revolution

Front

What phase of the moon occurs when it is between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

New Moon

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.