Unit 3- moons, seasons, and eclipses

Front

What happens during a solar eclipse?

Back

The Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is solar energy?

Back

Energy from the Sun that reaches Earth as light and heat.

Front

Define Universe.

Back

All of space and everything in it, including stars, planets, and galaxies.

Front

What is Earth's revolution?

Back

The movement of Earth around the Sun, causing the seasons.

Front

About how long does it take the moon to make one complete cycle around the earth?

Back

28 days.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

When the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Moon.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the Sun.

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What is a tide?

Back

The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun.

Front

What is the significance of the equinox?

Back

It is the time when day and night are of equal length, occurring in spring and autumn.