Science: Unit 3 Earth, Moon, Space Review

Question 1

The spinning motion that the Earth makes day and night....

Accepted Answer

rotation

Question 2

When the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, we will have.....

Accepted Answer

solar eclipse

Question 3

The central, darker part of a shadow where light is totally blocked.

Accepted Answer

umbra

Question 4

The lighter part of a shadow where light is partially blocked.

Accepted Answer

penumbra

Question 5

Summer and Winter each begin on a...

Accepted Answer

solstice

Question 6

The Earth moves around a line called...

Accepted Answer

rotation axix

Question 7

The closed path that the Earth revolves around the sun is called....

Accepted Answer

orbit

Question 8

Spring and Fall each begin on a...

Accepted Answer

equinox

Question 9

The Earth moving around the sun is called....

Accepted Answer

revolution

Question 10

The lit part of the moon as viewed from Earth is the...

Accepted Answer

phase

Question 11

When the moon moves into Earth's shadow....

Accepted Answer

lunar eclipse

Question 12

During this phase, MORE of the Moon's near side is lit each night.

Accepted Answer

waxing

Question 13

During this phase, LESS of the Moon's near side is lit each night.

Accepted Answer

waning

Questions 13