Moon The Sequel

Question 1

During a _____, the moon blocks the sun’s rays.

Answer 1

Solar eclipse

Question 2

Earth moves in a(n) _____ around the sun.

Answer 2

Elipse

Question 3

Earth’s _____ takes place on an imaginary line called its axis.

Answer 3

Rotation

Question 4

The point at which the sun reaches its greatest distance north or south of the equator is the _____.

Answer 4

Solstice

Question 5

Earth’s yearly orbit around the sun is one _____.

Answer 5

Revolution

Question 6

During a _____, the dark side of the moon faces Earth.

Answer 6

New Moon

Question 7

There are equal hours of day and night during a(n) _____.

Answer 7

Equinox

Question 7

The changing appearances of the moon as seen from Earth are its _____.

Answer 7

Phases

Question 8

After a new moon, when more of the moon’s lighted side becomes visible, the phases are _____.

Answer 8

Waxing

Question 9

When Objects hit the moon, they create craters, or _____ _____.

Answer 9

Impact Basins

Question 10

Dark, flat regions on the moon are called _____.

Answer 10

Maria

Question 11

Because it bulges slightly at the equator, Earth isn’t a perfect _____.

Answer 11

Sphere