Chapter 10 Voc Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
The path taken by an object revolving around another. | Orbit |
The imaginary vertical line around which Earth spins. | Axis |
Earth's yearly orbit around the sun. | Revolution |
An elongated, closed curve. | Ellipse |
The day when the sun is directly above Earth's equator. | Equinox |
Portion of the interior of a planet or moon lying between the crust and core. | Mantle |
Occurs when the moon is between Earth and the sun. | New Moon |
`More of the illuminated half of the Moon can be seen each night. | Waxing |
Occurs when all of the Moon's surface facing Earth reflects light. | Full Moon |
Less of its illuminated half is what you see. | Waning |
Occurs when the Moon moves directly between the sun and Earth and casts its shadow over part of Earth. | Solar Eclipse |
When Earth's shadow falls on the Moon. | Lunar Eclipse |
Dark, flat regions on the Moon. | Maria |
Space object orbiting the sun formed from dust and rock particles mixed with frozen water, methane, and ammonia. | Comet |
Depression left behind by an object striking the Moon. | Impact Basin |
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