Earth Science Ch.27

__________ is a common term for electromagnetic radiation.

• radiation

• radio

• waves

• light

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun is called __________.

• the ecliptic

• the altitude

• the solar day

• the revolution

What are smooth, dark, plains on the Moon called?

• highlands

• rays

• rilles

• maria

Why is there no erosion on the Moon?

• There are no living organisms.

• There are no rocks.

• There are no people on the moon.

• There is no atmosphere.

All of the craters on the Moon are __________.

• oval in shape

• geologically young

• filled with granite

• impact craters

Which is NOT a layer of the Moon?

• inner core

• crust

• mantle

• outer core

What are the long trails of ejecta that radiate outward from craters called?

• rays

• highlands

• rilles

• maria

The __________ of the Moon are light in color, mountainous, and heavily covered by craters.

• maria

• highlands

• rays

• rilles

What is albedo?

• the amount of sunlight a surface absorbs

• meandering valleylike structures

• the light areas of the Moon

• the amount of sunlight a surface reflects

What type of telescope uses mirrors to bring visible light to a focus?

• reflecting

• array

• refracting

• interferometry