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6.3 Sun, Earth, Moon
6.3c Earth's Moon
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which phase of the moon would be between the waxing gibbous and the waning gibbous? | Full moon |
| Which phase of the moon begins the lunar cycle? | new moon |
| The movement of the earth and the Moon in relationship to the _____ causes phases of the moon. | sun |
| The _____ is in orbit around the Earth. | moon |
| It takes the moon about ________ to orbit earth. | one month |
| The moon reflects light generated by the ____. | sun |
| The different shapes of our Moon that we see at different times of the month are called the _____ of the Moon. | phases |
| The relative positions of the _____, ______, and _______ creates moon phases. | sun, earth, and moon |
| The sun's light is always or sometimes shining on the moon? | Always |
| How long does it take the moon to make one full rotation on its axis? | About 28 days |