Earth and Moon Concepts

Front

The Earth spins on its __________, which is tilted at about 23.5 degrees.

Back

axis

Front

One complete __________ of the Earth takes about 24 hours and causes day and night.

Back

rotation

Front

The Earth's __________ around the Sun takes about 365.25 days and causes the seasons.

Back

revolution

Front

A __________ occurs when the Moon passes directly into Earth's shadow.

Back

lunar eclipse

Front

A __________ happens when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun and cannot be seen.

Back

new moon

Front

During a __________, tides are very high and very low due to the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

Back

spring tide

Front

The force that causes tides on Earth is called __________.

Back

gravity

Front

A __________ occurs when day and night are about the same length.

Back

equinox

Front

A __________ moon phase appears more than half full and is growing.

Back

waxing gibbous

Front

The longest days of the year occur during the __________ __________.

Back

summer solstice