Earth in Space

Front

What makes the moon shine at night?

Back

The moon reflects the light from the sun.

Front

The planet spins around an imaginary line called its _____.

Back

axis

Front

What is true about all orbital paths of objects?

Back

All objects move in circular orbits.

Front

Which spot is the northern hemisphere experiencing winter?

Back

C

Front

The phase when the moon is less than half illuminated is the ___________ phase.

Back

crescent moon

Front

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

Back

orbit

Front

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

Back

day

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to complete one full revolution around the sun?

Back

year

Front

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres?

Back

equator

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull that keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth?

Back

gravity