<p> EARTH, MOON, AND SUN STUDY GUIDE March 27, 2013</p><p>1. The term that describes the spinning of Earth on its axis is ROTATION</p><p>2. Tides happen because of the gravitational pull of the SUN and the MOON</p><p>3. The phase of the Moon that you can see during a solar eclipse is the NEW MOON phase.</p><p>4. The word that describes a Moon that is about to turn new is WANING</p><p>5. During a solar eclipse, the celestial body that is casting a shadow is the </p><p>MOON</p><p>6. A lunar eclipse occurs during the FULL Moon Phase.</p><p>7. A vernal (spring) equinox usually occurs on what day? MARCH 21ST</p><p>8. An autumnal (fall) equinox usually occurs on what day? SEPTEMBER 23RD</p><p>9. In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice usually falls on what day? </p><p>DECEMBER 21ST</p><p>10. In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice usually falls on what day? </p><p>JUNE 21ST</p><p>11. It takes the moon approximately ONE MONTH to rotate one time.</p><p>12. Its takes the Earth approximately ONE DAY to rotate one time.</p><p>1 EARTH, MOON, AND SUN STUDY GUIDE March 27, 2013 13. It takes the Earth approximately ONE YEAR to revolve around the Sun.</p><p>14. The type of moon phase that describes the moon as it becomes less illuminated is the WANING Moon. </p><p>15. During a Lunar Eclipse, the celestial body that casts a shadow is the EARTH</p><p>16. Draw below a diagram of the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a Solar Eclipse and a Lunar Eclipse. Label the Earth, Moon and Sun.</p><p>Solar→ Lunar →</p><p>→</p><p>17. The diagram below shows which type of tide?</p><p>SPRING Tide</p><p>18. The diagram below shows which type of tide?</p><p>NEAP Tide</p><p>2 EARTH, MOON, AND SUN STUDY GUIDE March 27, 2013</p><p>19. Look at the moon chart shown below. Label each lunar phase with the correct phase name from the following list: new moon, full moon, first quarter, last quarter, waxing gibbous, waning gibbous, waxing crescent, waning crescent. </p><p>20. Explain why seasons are not the same at the North and South poles all year long. (At least 3-4 sentences)</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>3 EARTH, MOON, AND SUN STUDY GUIDE March 27, 2013</p><p>______</p><p>21. What does Earth’s axial tilt have to do with the seasons? (Explain in at least 3-4 sentences) ______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>22. Explain what happens during a solar eclipse. (In at least 3-4 sentences)</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>4 EARTH, MOON, AND SUN STUDY GUIDE March 27, 2013</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>5</p>