Exam 2-7

During the period that the moon’s phases are changing from new to full, the moon is ____.

Which of the following is NOT a Jovian planet?

What is the shape of a planet’s orbit?

Earth’s axis slowly but continuously points in different directions, a movement known as ____.

astronomer developed a geocentric model of the universe explaining the motions of the planets

One astronomical unit (AU) averages about ____

Which of the following was unknown to the ancient Greeks?

What occurs when the moon casts its shadow on Earth?

Which planet has a cratered surface similar to Earth’s moon?

Seasons are caused by ____.