Sun, Moon, Earth Flashcards
1
Q
What causes the moon to glow?
A
The light that reflects off of the sun to the moon
2
Q
Waxing moon phases can be described as….
A
Grow in size
3
Q
Waning moon phases can be described as…
A
Shrink in size
4
Q
Why do we experience moon phases?
A
Revolution around the Earth
5
Q
What direction does the moon revolve around Earth?
A
counter-clockwise
6
Q
What direction does the Earth revolve around the sun?
A
counter-clockwise
7
Q
How would you describe a gibbous moon?
A
more than half full, but less than full
8
Q
How would you describe a crescent moon?
A
less than half full, looks like a thumbnail
