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Chapter 2 Lesson 1: Earth-Sun-Moon

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  • When the sun, earth and moon are in a direct line, a ______ can occur.
    lunar eclipse
  • During which phases of the moon would people find the best shells?
    1st and 3rd ( Last) Quarters
  • During a lunar eclipse, the ______ casts a shadow on the ________.
    Earth, Moon
  • What 2 effects does the Moon have on the Earth?
    solar eclipses and tides
  • The motion of one object around another is called
    revolution
  • Earth's tilt does NOT change as it orbits the sun. (true or false)
    true
  • A lunar eclipse can only happen during a ________.(What phase of the moon?)
    Full moon
  • This marks the beginning of fall or spring.
    Equinox
  • From New Moon to first quarter, is the moon waxing or waning?
    waxing
  • When the sun, moon and earth are in a direct line, a ______can occur.
    solar eclipse
  • Seasons are the result of _________.
    The Earth's tilt on its axis
  • Seasons are caused by the changing distance between Earth and the Sun.
    False
  • From full moon to last quarter (3rd quarter) is the moon waxing or waning?
    waning
  • During a summer solstice in N. hemisphere, name the season in the S. hemisphere.
    Winter
  • A solar eclipse can only happen during a ________? (What phase of the moon?)
    New moon
  • During a solar eclipse, the ______ casts a shadow on _______.
    Moon, Earth
  • This marks the beginning of summer or winter.
    Solstice
  • High tides are the LOWEST when the Moon is in its _______phases
    first quarter and last quarter
  • The same side of the moon always faces the earth (true or false).
    true
  • During a solar eclipse, only a small part of Earth is covered by the moon's shadow. (TorF)
    true
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