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What is the path the Earth follows as it revolves around the Sun?
Orbit
What shape is the Earth's orbit?
Ellipse
High tides are caused by
The Moon's gravity pulling on Earth on one side
The Moon is full of craters because of
Billions of years of impacts
________ of the Moon is always lit up by the Sun.
Why does the Moon shine?
Reflects the light of the Sun
What does waxing mean in terms of the Moon Phases?
Increasing, growing larger
Any time the Moon or the Earth passes in front of the Sun it causes an
Eclipse
Why is the Earth not full of impact craters from asteroids or meteors landing on its surface?
Eroded away by wind and water
What does the word 'gibbous' mean?
More than half, but not full
This celestial object in the night sky always evolves and appears to change shape
The Moon
What does waning mean in terms of the Moon Phases?
Decreasing, growing smaller
A lunar eclipse is when
Earth casts a shadow on the Moon
Total Solar Eclipse
The lighted side faces Earth. It is very bright from the sunlight reflecting off of it. What phase is this?
Full Moon
How many phases are there in the Moon Phase Cycle?
8
What are tides?
Changing levels of water in Earth's oceans and seas
A solar eclipse is when
The Moon casts a shadow on Earth
Why does every little meteorite make a mark on the Moon?
The Moon does not have wind, water, or an atmosphere
After the New Moon, the crescent will grow larger and larger every day. What phase is this?
Waxing Crescent
Approximately, how long does it take for it to complete the entire cycle?
27 days
The force of attraction between all masses in the universe is
Gravity
If the Moon passes completely into the total shadow of the Earth, a ________ happens.
Total Lunar Eclipse
List the Moon phases in order in which they occur.
New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent
After the Full Moon, but before the Last Quarter, the amount will grow smaller and smaller. What phase is this?
Waning Gibbous
The Moon casts a shadow on Earth, causing the Sun to go dark. This is how and when a __________ happens.
Solar Eclipse
What do we see as the Moon orbits the Earth?
We see different parts of the lighted area
Lighted side faces away from the Earth. It is very dark so we often see nothing. What phase is this?
New Moon