Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Sun, Moon and Earth

Compare SME and Moon Phases

TermDefinition
Revolve/Revolution To travel in a path around another object
Planet A large body that moves or revolves in an orbit around a star
Apparent Movement Seeing movement of an object when no movement is actually taking place
Axis An imaginary line around which a planet rotates
Orbit/Orbital Path The path an object takes as it moves around another object in space
Shadow An image cast when light is blocked by an opaque/solid object
Moon Phases The different appearances of the Moon caused by the Moon's orbit around the Earth
Gravity A force that pulls objects toward the Earth
Moon A natural satellite in space that revolves around a planet that reflects light from the Sun
Rotate/ Rotation To turn or spin on its axis
Lunar Cycle 29.5 days to revolve around the Earth is called the....
24 hours How many hours are in one day?
365/366 Days How many days does it take for planet Earth to revolve around the Sun?
Order of the planets My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos
Earth Third planet from the Sun
Mars Fifth planet from Neptune
Gravity from the Moon What causes high and low tides
Fall and Spring Two seasons when there is equal hours of day/night (12 hours day and 12 hours night)
Summer Season when you have long days and short nights
Winter Season when you have long nights and short days
Earth Has an atmosphere where weather occurs
Moon Has little gravity
Sun Primarily made of gases
Earth Made up of an inner/outer core, mantle and crust
Moon Made of dust and rock with craters
Solar System Group of eight planets that orbit/revolve around our Sun
The Milky Way The galaxy that our planet is in
Created by: teresagreer
Popular Earth Science sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards