6.E.1.1 Earth, Moon, and Sun Vocabulary Quiz Part 1

The coldest season of the year due to shorter days and longer nights.

A natural satellite that orbits a planet.

The warmest season of the year due to longer days and shorter nights.

The appearance of phases of the Moon as viewed from Earth, as the Moon orbits the Earth.

Each of the four divisions of the year marked by particular weather patterns and daylight hours.

An increasing amount of visible light on the moon’s surface.

The half of Earth located below the equator.

A decreasing amount of visible light on the moon’s surface.

The half of Earth located above the equator.

No reflected light from the Sun is visible on Earth.