moon phases Crossword Puzzles

7 Science Phases of the moon 2025-04-22

7 Science Phases of the moon crossword puzzle

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phase of the moon that occurs when the moon is waxing and exactly 50% of the moon appears illuminated
in words, number of days it takes for the moon to revolve around the Earth and complete 1 rotation (round down)
when the moon is getting less full
light _____ off the moon
how much of the moon is always illuminated by the sun
phase of the waning moon
shape of the moon and Earth's orbit
name for when more than 50% of the illuminated side of the moon is visible
phase of the moon where all the reflecting light bounces away from Earth

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in words, number of days in a lunar month (round up)
As the moon orbits the Earth it is considered to be a natural ____
source of the moon's light
force that keeps the moon orbiting Earth
The moon has a _____ of 1.5 degrees
when the moon is getting fuller
name for when less than 50% of the illuminated side of the moon is visible
phase of the moon when it is on the opposite side of the Earth to the sun
we always see the ___ face of the moon on Earth

18 Clues: light _____ off the moon • phase of the waning moon • source of the moon's light • when the moon is getting fuller • when the moon is getting less full • The moon has a _____ of 1.5 degrees • shape of the moon and Earth's orbit • force that keeps the moon orbiting Earth • we always see the ___ face of the moon on Earth • in words, number of days in a lunar month (round up) • ...

Spaceship Earth 2022-01-28

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tiny bits of rock falling from space
orbits the sun in our solar system
decided how our days would be divided up
type of shadow that is cast in the summer
what do we use to tell time and schedule events in our lives
group of stars forming a pattern in the sky
season when the sun is at its highest point in the sky
the curved or circular path of an object around a star
planets that aren't really stars at all
the force that pulls objects toward the Earth's center

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different shapes the moon takes over a month
constellation of the "hunter" in the sky
changed people's minds about the solar system
season when the sun is at its lowest path in the sky
number of hours in a day
the imaginary line on which Earth rotates
the circular turning of the Earth on its axis
type of shadow that is cast in the winter
planets that orbit a start outside our solar system
month of the first landing on the moon

20 Clues: number of hours in a day • orbits the sun in our solar system • tiny bits of rock falling from space • month of the first landing on the moon • planets that aren't really stars at all • constellation of the "hunter" in the sky • decided how our days would be divided up • the imaginary line on which Earth rotates • type of shadow that is cast in the summer • ...

Space Crossword 2013-06-03

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Hottest planet
Leftover formations of stars or planets, chunks of rock and ice, when close enough to the Sun, has a gaseous trail behind it
Organization that conducts experiments, researches about space
Small rocks floating in space (remains of planets), not big enough to be called planets
Point directly above your head
A small object orbiting a larger one
Composed of 30% forest, 70% ocean
A sudden violent burst of energy
Period between new moons
Planet bright red in colour
Theory that the universe expanded quickly after the Big Bang
Has visible rings, pale yellow
Group of stars, gas and dust held together by gravity

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Compactness of matter
Gas giant, biggest planet
When asteroids hit the Moon and form visible "holes"
Amount of time it takes for the Earth to spin once on its axis
A group of stars named by astronomers because of how they look
Blue, icy planet
Apparent change in the shape of the Moon, Mercury or Venus depending on how much of the sunlit side is facing your direction (Earth)

20 Clues: Hottest planet • Blue, icy planet • Compactness of matter • Period between new moons • Gas giant, biggest planet • Planet bright red in colour • Point directly above your head • Has visible rings, pale yellow • A sudden violent burst of energy • Composed of 30% forest, 70% ocean • A small object orbiting a larger one • When asteroids hit the Moon and form visible "holes" • ...

Space Crossword 2013-06-03

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Gas giant, biggest planet
Organization that conducts experiments, researches about space
Theory that the universe expanded quickly after the Big Bang
Point directly above your head
A group of stars named by astronomers because of how they look
Blue, icy planet
Planet bright red in colour
Apparent change in the shape of the Moon, Mercury or Venus depending on how much of the sunlit side is facing your direction (Earth)
Amount of time it takes for the Earth to spin once on its axis

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When asteroids hit the Moon and form visible "holes"
Composed of 30% forest, 70% ocean
Period between new moons
A small object orbiting a larger one
Compactness of matter
Leftover formations of stars or planets, chunks of rock and ice, when close enough to the Sun, has a gaseous trail behind it
Has visible rings, pale yellow
Small rocks floating in space (remains of planets), not big enough to be called planets
Hottest planet
Group of stars, gas and dust held together by gravity
A sudden violent burst of energy

Objects in Space 2024-02-21

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More than half a semi-circle
The Earth's __________is what determines the length of a day
About the moon
A force that causes matter to be attracted to objects with mass
Event where the sun is most extremely facing either of our poles
Similar feature shared by Earth and the Sun
Event where the Earth is evenly facing the sun so that night and day are the same lenght
the number of phases the moon has
Less than half a semi-circle
About the sun

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The Earth's __________ determines the length of a year
A circular path around another object in space
A named pattern of stars
This represents something very small, big, or complicated
A distance of 9 trillion km
The North star
Showed that the Earth revolves around the sun
Event where a source of light is covered by another object
Constellation also known as "The Hunter"
Data that shows whether a theory is true or false
Technology used for looking at objects in space
An invisible line around which something rotates

22 Clues: About the sun • The North star • About the moon • A named pattern of stars • A distance of 9 trillion km • More than half a semi-circle • Less than half a semi-circle • the number of phases the moon has • Constellation also known as "The Hunter" • Similar feature shared by Earth and the Sun • Showed that the Earth revolves around the sun • ...

Unit 5: Earth, Sun & Moon Patters Vocabulary 2022-11-03

Unit 5: Earth, Sun & Moon Patters Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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(moon) cycle The apparent shapes of the Moon in the sky. Phases are caused by the Moon’s orbit and the amount of light reflected off the Sun. The Moon completes a lunar cycle in about 29 days.
The appearance of the moon getting larger after a New Moon.
The regular rise and fall of water levels along the shore, caused by the Moon’s gravitational force.
Eclipse This eclipse occurs when the moon moves between the Sun and the Earth, partially or fully blocking the Sun. Sun-Moon-Earth
The point where the Sun appears to reach either its highest or lowest point in the sky for the year and thus ancient astronomers came to know the day as one where the Sun appeared to stand still.
One complete spin on the axis. Ex: Earth makes one rotation every day for 24 hours.
The appearance of the moon getting smaller following a Full Moon

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motion The way something appears, or seems to move. Ex: Things do not always move in the same direction as their apparent motion.
A natural satellite that orbits a planet; some planets have zero and some have many
The four natural divisions of the year based on changes in temperature due to varied amounts of sunlight (both intensity and number of daylight hours received)
Eclipse This eclipse occurs when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon. Sun-Earth-Moon
An imaginary line by which a body rotates. The Earth is tilted at a 23.5 degree angle. This tilt causes our seasons.
A complete pass around the Sun or object in space, Ex. Earth takes 365 ¼ days, or one year. Ex: The Moon’s revolution around Earth takes about 29 days/1 month
Solstice in June, Winter Solstice in December

14 Clues: Solstice in June, Winter Solstice in December • The appearance of the moon getting larger after a New Moon. • The appearance of the moon getting smaller following a Full Moon • A natural satellite that orbits a planet; some planets have zero and some have many • One complete spin on the axis. Ex: Earth makes one rotation every day for 24 hours. • ...

Lunar phases 2021-11-10

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The force that pulls two objects together
The rising and falling of water due to the moon
The movement of an object around another
The brightest of all the phases

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Something spinning on its axis
When the moon is pitch black

6 Clues: When the moon is pitch black • Something spinning on its axis • The brightest of all the phases • The movement of an object around another • The force that pulls two objects together • The rising and falling of water due to the moon

Earth in Space 2025-09-17

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The curved path of a celestial body around a star or planet.
Earth's orbit around the Sun, taking about 365 days.
An event where one celestial body blocks the light of another.
A period of the year with specific weather patterns, caused by Earth's tilted axis.
The slant of Earth's axis, which is about 23.5 degrees.
The spinning of Earth on its axis, causing day and night.
The different appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth.
The rise and fall of ocean water, caused mainly by the Moon's gravity.

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A lunar phase where more than half of the Moon is lit up.
The two times a year when day and night are nearly equal in length.
A curved lunar phase that looks like a sliver.
The day with the longest or shortest period of daylight.
An imaginary line through the center of a planet, around which it rotates.
The force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.
A weak tide that occurs when the Sun and Moon are at a right angle to Earth.

15 Clues: A curved lunar phase that looks like a sliver. • Earth's orbit around the Sun, taking about 365 days. • The force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun. • The slant of Earth's axis, which is about 23.5 degrees. • The day with the longest or shortest period of daylight. • A lunar phase where more than half of the Moon is lit up. • ...

science 2023-05-18

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phases of the moon
a change in the environment
a force that pull you down
a web that shows the passing of energy

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the changing of energy
the earth going around the sun
explains the three laws of motion
what the planets revolve around
the measurement of how tightly a material is packed together
the sum of all forces acting on an object
the earth spinning
a chart of all the elements

12 Clues: phases of the moon • the earth spinning • the changing of energy • a force that pull you down • a chart of all the elements • a change in the environment • the earth going around the sun • what the planets revolve around • explains the three laws of motion • a web that shows the passing of energy • the sum of all forces acting on an object • ...

Solar System 2022-05-20

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the largest gas giant
the hottest plant in our solar system
the planet with the longest year
One of the moons of Mars.

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A gas giant between Jupiter and Uranus
A planet that has a horizontal axis
The international space station
The only planet that can support life
the different shapes of the moon

9 Clues: the largest gas giant • One of the moons of Mars. • The international space station • the planet with the longest year • the different shapes of the moon • A planet that has a horizontal axis • the hottest plant in our solar system • The only planet that can support life • A gas giant between Jupiter and Uranus

Astronomy Cross Word 2018-11-04

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An object in space that revolves around a star.
The tendency of an object to resist any change in its motion.
The movement of an object around another object.
Change in the shape of the moon.
The distance that light travels in one year
A model of the solar system in which Earth and the other planets revolve around the sun.
The lowest possible temperature
The most visible planet we see at night.
The observation that the farther away a galaxy is, the faster it is moving away.
The initial explosion that resulted in the formation and expansion of the universe.
A huge group of single stars, star systems, star clusters, dust, and gas bound together by gravity.
The apparent change in position of an object when seen from different places.
An enormously bright, distant galaxy with a giant black hole at its center.

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When the moon’s shadow falls upon Earth.
Planets travel around the sun in what shape?
The spinning motion of a planet on its axis.
All of space and everything in it.
Matter that does not give off electromagnetic radiation
Our galaxy
One of the small asteroid-like bodies that formed the building blocks of the planets.
The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space.
The star that provides light for the Earth
A model of the universe in which Earth is at the center of the revolving planets and stars.
When the Moon is more than half full.
The force that pulls objects toward each other.

25 Clues: Our galaxy • The lowest possible temperature • Change in the shape of the moon. • All of space and everything in it. • When the Moon is more than half full. • When the moon’s shadow falls upon Earth. • The most visible planet we see at night. • The star that provides light for the Earth • The distance that light travels in one year • ...

Astronomy Cross Word 2018-11-04

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Planets travel around the sun in what shape?
An enormously bright, distant galaxy with a giant black hole at its center.
Change in the shape of the moon.
When the Moon is more than half full.
Our galaxy
The observation that the farther away a galaxy is, the faster it is moving away.
The tendency of an object to resist any change in its motion.
The distance that light travels in one year
A model of the universe in which Earth is at the center of the revolving planets and stars.
The lowest possible temperature
One of the small asteroid-like bodies that formed the building blocks of the planets.
The initial explosion that resulted in the formation and expansion of the universe.
An object in space that revolves around a star.
The most visible planet we see at night.
A huge group of single stars, star systems, star clusters, dust, and gas bound together by gravity.

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The force that pulls objects toward each other.
When the moon’s shadow falls upon Earth.
The movement of an object around another object.
Matter that does not give off electromagnetic radiation
All of space and everything in it.
The spinning motion of a planet on its axis.
A model of the solar system in which Earth and the other planets revolve around the sun.
The apparent change in position of an object when seen from different places.
The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space.
The star that provides light for the Earth

The Phases of the moon 2024-08-16

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Force that tries to pull two objects together
Is the movement of object like the earth
The six phase in the cycle
Is the spinning of a object
The fifth phase in the cycle
In the ocean caused by the pull of gravity from the moon
The third phase in the cycle

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The second phase in the cycle
The seventh phase in the cycle
The first phase in the cycle
Change in appearance of the moon
The fourth phase in the cycle
The eighth phase in the cycle

13 Clues: The six phase in the cycle • Is the spinning of a object • The first phase in the cycle • The fifth phase in the cycle • The third phase in the cycle • The second phase in the cycle • The fourth phase in the cycle • The eighth phase in the cycle • The seventh phase in the cycle • Change in appearance of the moon • Is the movement of object like the earth • ...

Solar system crossword puzzle. 2024-04-21

Solar system crossword puzzle. crossword puzzle

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This planet is the color blue because of the methane in the atmosphere.
Has 8 phases and rotates around the Earth.
Saturn's larger moon.
The farthest planet from the Sun.
The first and smallest planet in our solar system.
Has a huge storm, which is a big red spot on the planet.

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This planet has 146 moons.
Once one of the main planets, but later became a dwarf planet.
This planet once had water, oceans, lakes, and rivers.
The only planet in our solar system that has life.
Belt, The section which separates the inner and outer planets.
system, Has eight main planets and a star in the center that all the planets go around.
The second planet from the sun.
The star at the center of our solar system.
Way, The galaxy the we live in.

15 Clues: Saturn's larger moon. • This planet has 146 moons. • The second planet from the sun. • Way, The galaxy the we live in. • The farthest planet from the Sun. • Has 8 phases and rotates around the Earth. • The star at the center of our solar system. • The only planet in our solar system that has life. • The first and smallest planet in our solar system. • ...

Book 4 Lesson 5 2022-04-18

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Cinderella's stepsisters ___ her for thinking she could go to the ball.
Do you ___ what time the game starts?
Passing geometry was a great___.
to interest/to have guests/to have in mind
When the bus made an ___ stop, several people were thrown off balance.
quick to notice/easily affected by even slight change.
I was thrilled to get a ___ of the new Disney ride.
The full moon is one of the ___ of the moon.
Frank finally persuaded his parents to buy a puppy.

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their classmates felt nothing but ___ for those who refused to help the new student.
The country restaurant had very ___ decor.
to refuse to accept or use
It is important to ___ your stories in order to make them better.
The athlete cleared the bar in the high jump on her third ___.
If the rain ___ we will have to cut our vacation short.

15 Clues: to refuse to accept or use • Passing geometry was a great___. • Do you ___ what time the game starts? • The country restaurant had very ___ decor. • to interest/to have guests/to have in mind • The full moon is one of the ___ of the moon. • I was thrilled to get a ___ of the new Disney ride. • Frank finally persuaded his parents to buy a puppy. • ...

Astronomy Cross Word Puzzle 2018-11-04

Astronomy Cross Word Puzzle crossword puzzle

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All of space and everything in it.
A model of the solar system in which Earth and the other planets revolve around the sun.
The initial explosion that resulted in the formation and expansion of the universe.
The lowest possible temperature
A huge group of single stars, star systems, star clusters, dust, and gas bound together by gravity.
Planets travel around the sun in what shape?
The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space.
An object in space revolving around a star.
The apparent change in position of an object when seen from different places.
An enormously bright, distant galaxy with a giant black hole at its center.
When the Moon is more than half full.
Way Our galaxy
The star that provides light for the Earth

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A model of the universe in which Earth is at the center of the revolving planets and stars.
Matter that does not give off electromagnetic radiation
The tendency of an object to resist any change in its motion.
The observation that the farther away a galaxy is, the faster it is moving away.
One of the small asteroid-like bodies that formed the building blocks of the planets.
The movement of an object around another object.
When the moon’s shadow falls upon Earth.
The distance that light travels in one year
The spinning motion of a planet on its axis.
The force that pulls objects toward each other.
Change in the shape of the moon.
The most visible planet we see at night.

25 Clues: Way Our galaxy • The lowest possible temperature • Change in the shape of the moon. • All of space and everything in it. • When the Moon is more than half full. • When the moon’s shadow falls upon Earth. • The most visible planet we see at night. • The star that provides light for the Earth • The distance that light travels in one year • ...

Astronomy Cross Word 2018-11-04

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An object in space that revolves around a star.
The tendency of an object to resist any change in its motion.
The movement of an object around another object.
Change in the shape of the moon.
The distance that light travels in one year
A model of the solar system in which Earth and the other planets revolve around the sun.
The lowest possible temperature
The most visible planet we see at night.
The observation that the farther away a galaxy is, the faster it is moving away.
The initial explosion that resulted in the formation and expansion of the universe.
A huge group of single stars, star systems, star clusters, dust, and gas bound together by gravity.
The apparent change in position of an object when seen from different places.
An enormously bright, distant galaxy with a giant black hole at its center.

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When the moon’s shadow falls upon Earth.
Planets travel around the sun in what shape?
The spinning motion of a planet on its axis.
All of space and everything in it.
Matter that does not give off electromagnetic radiation
Our galaxy
One of the small asteroid-like bodies that formed the building blocks of the planets.
The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space.
The star that provides light for the Earth
A model of the universe in which Earth is at the center of the revolving planets and stars.
When the Moon is more than half full.
The force that pulls objects toward each other.

Seasons, Moon Phases, and Tides Review 2020-11-29

Seasons, Moon Phases, and Tides Review crossword puzzle

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When the illuminated part of the Moon appears to be increasing.
When the hours of daylight and darkness are the most unequal in length.
The Moon phase after the Third Quarter.
The action of spinning on its axis.
The line that separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
When the hours of day and night are equal in length.
When the high and low tide have the least difference between them.
When the moon appears fully illuminated.
When the high tide and low tide have the most difference between them.

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The Moon phase after the Waxing Crescent.
When the light of the moon appears to decrease.
The season we are experiencing when we are getting the most about of indirect sunlight.
The Moon phase after the Waning Gibbous Moon.
The Moon phase after the New Moon.
The Moon phase after the Full Moon.
When the Moon appears fully dark.
The season we are experiencing when receiving direct sunlight.
The act of an object going around a more massive object. Causes seasons and years.

18 Clues: When the Moon appears fully dark. • The Moon phase after the New Moon. • The Moon phase after the Full Moon. • The action of spinning on its axis. • The Moon phase after the Third Quarter. • When the moon appears fully illuminated. • The Moon phase after the Waxing Crescent. • The Moon phase after the Waning Gibbous Moon. • When the light of the moon appears to decrease. • ...

Space Science 2023-01-30

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It takes our planet one year to --- the sun.
Earth's four seasons are caused by the tilt in Earth's ---.
Do not look directly into the light of ---.
---- comes from a greek word that means wanderer.
The phases of the moon completes one lunar --- each month.

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The diameter's of earth --- is a little less than the width of the USA.
The ---- Closest to Earth is called the Sun.
Year The milky way galaxy has a 100,000 --- diameter.
Way Galaxy The stars you see at night are part of the ---.
---- is the only planet we know that has life on it.

10 Clues: Do not look directly into the light of ---. • The ---- Closest to Earth is called the Sun. • It takes our planet one year to --- the sun. • ---- comes from a greek word that means wanderer. • ---- is the only planet we know that has life on it. • Year The milky way galaxy has a 100,000 --- diameter. • The phases of the moon completes one lunar --- each month. • ...

Earth, Moon, & Sun 2016-10-27

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The amount of matter in an object
Push or pull
The measure of the force of gravity on an object
The sun appears the furthest in both the south and the north
Body that orbits a plant
Organized system of time
A force that attracts all object toward each other
"Equal Night"
The line through the center of the earth

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Giant ball of gas
Made up of cold dust and ice
The different shapes of the moon
A pattern of stars
An object resist change in motion
The path of one object around another

15 Clues: Push or pull • "Equal Night" • Giant ball of gas • A pattern of stars • Body that orbits a plant • Organized system of time • Made up of cold dust and ice • The different shapes of the moon • The amount of matter in an object • An object resist change in motion • The path of one object around another • The line through the center of the earth • ...

Astronomy 2012-09-11

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massive amount of stars
natural science that deals with the study of celestial objects, planets
instrument that aids in the observation of remote objects
reverse motion that planets take from east to west
mooon is between sun and earth
eclipse takes place when the earth is directly between sun and moon
newton discovered this
path something takes when moving around another object

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the galaxy we live in
no light can escape this
sun centered universe
earth centered universe
the moons____ affect the tides
group of stars that form a pattern
smaller groups of stars

15 Clues: the galaxy we live in • sun centered universe • newton discovered this • massive amount of stars • earth centered universe • smaller groups of stars • no light can escape this • the moons____ affect the tides • mooon is between sun and earth • group of stars that form a pattern • reverse motion that planets take from east to west • ...

Tides over matter. 2023-02-23

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tide The time when a full and new moon attracts the solids of Earth and makes large changes in the tide.
Means more likely in the sea, or ocean like. Found in the ocean.
Land like, more dried, less water, produced on land, dirt, soil, gravel.
The differ in the lighting of the moon the Earth and sun.

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zone When shores of water lose or gain water from the tides rolling in and out.
When two or more bodily masses in space attract.
tide What happens during the first quarter moon and last quarter moon, the weaker shores of water.
The change of movement in the water due to the pull of the moon and sun.

8 Clues: When two or more bodily masses in space attract. • The differ in the lighting of the moon the Earth and sun. • Means more likely in the sea, or ocean like. Found in the ocean. • The change of movement in the water due to the pull of the moon and sun. • Land like, more dried, less water, produced on land, dirt, soil, gravel. • ...

The phases of the moon 2023-12-19

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- side of earth faces the sun
- earth spins on its axis
- water levels rises to highest point
- reflects the light from the sun to the earths surface
' - water level falls to lowest point
- nights are longer,less light
- Rise and fall of water levels in oceans and seas
- 365 days

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- The Moon and sun causes earth tides
- earth orbits the sun
- days are longer, more light
- the side of earth faces away from the sun
- Moon passes between the earth and the

13 Clues: - 365 days • - earth orbits the sun • - earth spins on its axis • - side of earth faces the sun • - days are longer, more light • - nights are longer,less light • - The Moon and sun causes earth tides • - water levels rises to highest point • ' - water level falls to lowest point • - Moon passes between the earth and the • - the side of earth faces away from the sun • ...

Solar system crossword puzzle. 2024-04-21

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This planet is the color blue because of the methane in the atmosphere.
Has 8 phases and rotates around the Earth.
Saturn's larger moon.
The farthest planet from the Sun.
The first and smallest planet in our solar system.
Has a huge storm, which is a big red spot on the planet.

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This planet has 146 moons.
Once one of the main planets, but later became a dwarf planet.
This planet once had water, oceans, lakes, and rivers.
The only planet in our solar system that has life.
Belt, The section which separates the inner and outer planets.
system, Has eight main planets and a star in the center that all the planets go around.
The second planet from the sun.
The star at the center of our solar system.
Way, The galaxy the we live in.

Kids Halloween Crossword 2021-10-09

Kids Halloween Crossword crossword puzzle

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Often depicted as a white blob with eyes, they haunt houses
Incey Wincey who climbed up a water spout is one of these
when something is frightening it is this
The bones inside your body makes one of these
Witches use this to stir and boil up potions
A vampire is said to sleep in this
Fanged blood drinker who hates garlic

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You can make a Jack O' Lantern out of this vegetable
Rotting dead people who have come alive and want to eat brains
What a spider spins, it uses it to catch dinner!
These transform only on nights with a full moon
Flying mammals, lives in a belfry
When a house has ghosts living in it the house is called this
Has different phases called new, half, or full
Witch's ideal mode of transport, can sweep floors

15 Clues: Flying mammals, lives in a belfry • A vampire is said to sleep in this • Fanged blood drinker who hates garlic • when something is frightening it is this • Witches use this to stir and boil up potions • The bones inside your body makes one of these • Has different phases called new, half, or full • These transform only on nights with a full moon • ...

Blast Off! 2022-05-11

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The Earth (and everything else in our solar system) orbit around it
You wear this to breathe or walk on the moon
We see tons and tons of these on clear nights, and they can form constellations
You can use this to see stars and planets up close!
An unknown creature from space

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In Zero ____, you can float around
There are many phases of this, including Full, New and Waning Crescent
Blast off! when this takes off
Someone who goes to outer space
This planet is the 6th from the sun and is known for its rings

10 Clues: Blast off! when this takes off • An unknown creature from space • Someone who goes to outer space • In Zero ____, you can float around • You wear this to breathe or walk on the moon • You can use this to see stars and planets up close! • This planet is the 6th from the sun and is known for its rings • The Earth (and everything else in our solar system) orbit around it • ...

Scientific Revolution 2021-02-21

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/ German astronomer and mathematician
Revolution / New way of thinking that questioned the old ways of thinking
/ Who developed laws of motion and mechanics?
/ Who observed the moon and found Venus has phases like the moon
/ Who claimed that the sun was the center of the universe
/ They studied the human body

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/ This system places Earth at the center of the universe
/ The theory that the sun was the center of the universe and the earth rotated on an axis around the sun
Bacon / Considered Father of the scientific revolution
/ Was gradually during this time

10 Clues: / They studied the human body • / Was gradually during this time • / German astronomer and mathematician • / Who developed laws of motion and mechanics? • Bacon / Considered Father of the scientific revolution • / This system places Earth at the center of the universe • / Who claimed that the sun was the center of the universe • ...

Solar system crossword puzzle. 2024-04-21

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This planet is the color blue because of the methane in the atmosphere.
Has 8 phases and rotates around the Earth.
Saturn's larger moon.
The farthest planet from the Sun.
The first and smallest planet in our solar system.
Has a huge storm, which is a big red spot on the planet.

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This planet has 146 moons.
Once one of the main planets, but later became a dwarf planet.
This planet once had water, oceans, lakes, and rivers.
The only planet in our solar system that has life.
Belt, The section which separates the inner and outer planets.
system, Has eight main planets and a star in the center that all the planets go around.
The second planet from the sun.
The star at the center of our solar system.
Way, The galaxy the we live in.

Unit 2 Vocabulary 2025-09-04

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A pattern of temperature and weather trends over a period of months, caused by Earth’s tilt and revolution around the sun.
The lighter part of a shadow, where the light source is only partially blocked.
The regular rise and fall of ocean water levels, caused mainly by the moon’s gravitational pull.
The time it takes Earth to complete one revolution around the sun.
An event where one object in space casts a shadow on another.
The time it takes a planet to complete one full rotation on its axis.
Tide A tide with the greatest tidal range, occurring when the Earth, moon, and sun are in a straight line (new moon and full moon).
The motion of one body traveling around another body in space. Earth’s revolution around the sun takes about 365¼ days.
Range The difference in height between a high tide and the next low tide.
The time of year when the daylight hours are at their longest or shortest; occurs twice a year (June and December).
Tide A tide with the smallest tidal range, occurring when the Earth, moon, and sun form a right angle (first and third quarter moons).

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The darkest part of a shadow, where the light source is completely blocked.
Phases The different appearances of the moon as seen from Earth, caused by the changing positions of the moon, Earth, and the sun.
A body that orbits a planet or other larger body; can be natural (like the moon) or artificial.
The force of attraction between objects that have mass.
The time of year when daylight and nighttime hours are approximately equal everywhere on Earth; occurs twice a year (March and September).
The spinning of a planet or other body on its axis. Earth’s rotation takes about 24 hours and causes day and night.

17 Clues: The force of attraction between objects that have mass. • An event where one object in space casts a shadow on another. • The time it takes Earth to complete one revolution around the sun. • The time it takes a planet to complete one full rotation on its axis. • The darkest part of a shadow, where the light source is completely blocked. • ...

Astronomy Crossword Puzzle 2023-11-20

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the action by a celestial body of going around in an orbit or elliptical course.
phases of the moon
a fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun.
is a celestial body that is in orbit around the Sun
is the moon shrinks smaller/dark

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is the circular motion of an object around its center.
is a period of the year that is distinguished by special climate conditions.
is the process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a single heavier one while releasing massive amounts of energy.
is the moon growing larger/brighter
the action by a celestial body of going round in an orbit or elliptical course.

10 Clues: phases of the moon • is the moon shrinks smaller/dark • is the moon growing larger/brighter • is a celestial body that is in orbit around the Sun • is the circular motion of an object around its center. • is a period of the year that is distinguished by special climate conditions. • the action by a celestial body of going round in an orbit or elliptical course. • ...

Scientific Revolution 2021-02-21

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/ Who claimed that the sun was the center of the universe
/ This system places Earth at the center of the universe
Revolution / New way of thinking that questioned the old ways of thinking
/ Who observed the moon and found Venus has phases like the moon

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/ Was gradually during this time
/ The theory that the sun was the center of the universe and the earth rotated on an axis around the sun
/ They studied the human body
Bacon / Considered Father of the scientific revolution
/ Who developed laws of motion and mechanics?
/ German astronomer and mathematician

Scientific Revolution 2021-02-21

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/ German astronomer and mathematician
Revolution / New way of thinking that questioned the old ways of thinking
/ Who developed laws of motion and mechanics?
/ Who observed the moon and found Venus has phases like the moon
/ Who claimed that the sun was the center of the universe
/ They studied the human body

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/ This system places Earth at the center of the universe
/ The theory that the sun was the center of the universe and the earth rotated on an axis around the sun
Bacon / Considered Father of the scientific revolution
/ Was gradually during this time

Astronomy Vocabulary 2018-08-22

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radiation A radiant energy that creates electromagnetic energy
the rising and falling of the sea
two or more objects orbiting each other and have a center mass
the study of the universe
to divide or split somethings into more than two parts
phases different appearances of the moon seen from earth

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3 laws that describe the motion of the planets across the sky
the action of rotating around an axis
the periodic variation of the incline of the axis on a rotating object
the result of joining two or more things together to make one thing

10 Clues: the study of the universe • the rising and falling of the sea • the action of rotating around an axis • to divide or split somethings into more than two parts • phases different appearances of the moon seen from earth • 3 laws that describe the motion of the planets across the sky • radiation A radiant energy that creates electromagnetic energy • ...

Kaycie's Final Destination 2025-06-05

Kaycie's Final Destination crossword puzzle

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The _______ of the large object is greater than the smaller object's.
The moon changes into 8 different ______ in the night sky.
Big tidal range, happens at full and new moon.
The lines that go from north to south, the middle one is the Prime Meridian.
Layer in the atmosphere that protects us from UV rays, is being damaged.

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Small tidal range, happens at first and third quarter moon.
The lines that go east to west, the middle one is the equator.
The time where the day is longest or the night is longest, happens twice a year.
The time where the day and night are the same length, happens twice a year.
_____ is based on the mass and acceleration of an object.

10 Clues: Big tidal range, happens at full and new moon. • _____ is based on the mass and acceleration of an object. • The moon changes into 8 different ______ in the night sky. • Small tidal range, happens at first and third quarter moon. • The lines that go east to west, the middle one is the equator. • ...

Virus Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-04

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Interferons Prevent spread of viruses to ________? (Two Words)
What does the envelope surround?
A fully formed virus able to establish an infection is called a?
What are viruses that infect bacteria?
Enveloped viruses are _______?
How many ways can you grow animal viruses in a laboratory?
How many General Phases are in animal virus multiplication cycle?
What is the most common way to identify a virus? (Two Words)
All Viruses have all of these components EXCEPT what?
Which of the general phases is where assembled viruses are released by budding or cell lysis?
What is released when a nonenveloped and complex virus cell dies and ruptures?

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Which stage of the Lytic Cycle does Phage lysozyme open cell walls?
Which of the general phases is binding of virus to specific molecule on the host cell?
Which stage of the Lytic Cycle does the production of phage DNA and proteins happen?
Which of the general phases is where the viral nucleic acid is released from the capsid?
Adsorption attachment always occurs via ______?
Each capsid is constructed from identical subunits called?
Which stage of the Lytic Cycle does Phage attach by tail fibers to host cells?
Which of the general phases is where new viral particles are constructed?
Viruses lacking an envelope are?

20 Clues: Enveloped viruses are _______? • What does the envelope surround? • Viruses lacking an envelope are? • What are viruses that infect bacteria? • Adsorption attachment always occurs via ______? • All Viruses have all of these components EXCEPT what? • Each capsid is constructed from identical subunits called? • How many ways can you grow animal viruses in a laboratory? • ...

Virus Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-04

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Which stage of the Lytic Cycle does Phage lysozyme open cell walls?
What are viruses that infect bacteria?
Which stage of the Lytic Cycle does Phage attach by tail fibers to host cells?
Which of the general phases is where assembled viruses are released by budding or cell lysis?
Cells, Interferons Prevent spread of viruses to ________? (Two Words)
Which of the general phases is where new viral particles are constructed?
Which of the general phases is where the viral nucleic acid is released from the capsid?
Each capsid is constructed from identical subunits called?
What is released when a nonenveloped and complex virus cell dies and ruptures?
Viruses lacking an envelope are?

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Enveloped viruses are _______?
Which of the general phases is binding of virus to specific molecule on the host cell?
Adsorption attachment always occurs via ______?
Which stage of the Lytic Cycle does the production of phage DNA and proteins happen?
How many ways can you grow animal viruses in a laboratory?
What does the envelope surround?
Tests, What is the most common way to identify a virus? (Two Words)
A fully formed virus able to establish an infection is called a?
All Viruses have all of these components EXCEPT what?
How many General Phases are in animal virus multiplication cycle?

20 Clues: Enveloped viruses are _______? • What does the envelope surround? • Viruses lacking an envelope are? • What are viruses that infect bacteria? • Adsorption attachment always occurs via ______? • All Viruses have all of these components EXCEPT what? • How many ways can you grow animal viruses in a laboratory? • Each capsid is constructed from identical subunits called? • ...

Seasons, Moon Phases, Tides, Planets 2020-10-03

Seasons, Moon Phases, Tides, Planets crossword puzzle

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we can't see the entire moon at all
the second planet from the sun
the first planet from the sun
water levels going up or down
the number of high tides per day
the magnetic pull caused by the moon
when the Earth is tilting away from the sun

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we can see the entire moon lit up
thin crescent opening to the right
thin crescent opening to the left
planet furthest from the sun
founder of gravity
the third planet from the sun

13 Clues: founder of gravity • planet furthest from the sun • the first planet from the sun • water levels going up or down • the third planet from the sun • the second planet from the sun • the number of high tides per day • we can see the entire moon lit up • thin crescent opening to the left • thin crescent opening to the right • we can't see the entire moon at all • ...

Objects in the Sky 2023-03-08

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object in the sky that gives off its own light
the shapes you see as the moon moves
to make something look bigger
large ball of rock that doesn't have its own light

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a tool that helps us magnify things in the sky
a dark space made when an object blocks light
star closest to the Earth

7 Clues: star closest to the Earth • to make something look bigger • the shapes you see as the moon moves • a dark space made when an object blocks light • a tool that helps us magnify things in the sky • object in the sky that gives off its own light • large ball of rock that doesn't have its own light

Astronomy 2023-11-20

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a natural luminous body visible in the sky especially at night
a closed-plane curve that results from the intersection of a plane cutting through a cone
to move or shift so as to lean or incline
an event in which a planet's subsolar point passes through its Equator

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an invisible force that pulls objects toward each other
a regular, repeating path that one object in space takes around another one
a fundamental change in political organization
one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter)
very long-period waves that move through the ocean in response to the forces exerted by the moon and sun
Phases different shapes of the Moon that we see at different times of the month

10 Clues: to move or shift so as to lean or incline • a fundamental change in political organization • an invisible force that pulls objects toward each other • a natural luminous body visible in the sky especially at night • an event in which a planet's subsolar point passes through its Equator • one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) • ...

Virus Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-04

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Which stage of the Lytic Cycle does Phage lysozyme open cell walls?
What are viruses that infect bacteria?
Which stage of the Lytic Cycle does Phage attach by tail fibers to host cells?
Which of the general phases is where assembled viruses are released by budding or cell lysis?
Cells, Interferons Prevent spread of viruses to ________? (Two Words)
Which of the general phases is where new viral particles are constructed?
Which of the general phases is where the viral nucleic acid is released from the capsid?
Each capsid is constructed from identical subunits called?
What is released when a nonenveloped and complex virus cell dies and ruptures?
Viruses lacking an envelope are?

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Enveloped viruses are _______?
Which of the general phases is binding of virus to specific molecule on the host cell?
Adsorption attachment always occurs via ______?
Which stage of the Lytic Cycle does the production of phage DNA and proteins happen?
How many ways can you grow animal viruses in a laboratory?
What does the envelope surround?
Tests, What is the most common way to identify a virus? (Two Words)
A fully formed virus able to establish an infection is called a?
All Viruses have all of these components EXCEPT what?
How many General Phases are in animal virus multiplication cycle?

20 Clues: Enveloped viruses are _______? • What does the envelope surround? • Viruses lacking an envelope are? • What are viruses that infect bacteria? • Adsorption attachment always occurs via ______? • All Viruses have all of these components EXCEPT what? • How many ways can you grow animal viruses in a laboratory? • Each capsid is constructed from identical subunits called? • ...

Oceanography Review 2022-01-31

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_________ latitude zones have the most dense surface water, since UV radiation is minimal.
The full and new moon phases result in the highest tides, also called ______ tides.
_________ currents are driven by different water densities, while surface currents are driven by wind and the Coriolis effect.
While nekton can swim independently on their own, these creatures rely on currents for movement.
Due to the UV intensity from the sun, _____ latitude zones have high surface water temperatures.
First quarter and last quarter moon phases result in the the lowest tides, also known as ______ tides.
In order for a species to not be overfished, this needs to be established (three words).
Warm, less salty water floats on top of cold, more salty water because it is less _______.

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Minerals in ocean water come from volcanoes and vents, some marine organisms, and also this process (two words).
These organisms, along with seaweed, are the most efficient feeders and can help restore damaged ecosystems.
The _______ zone has the highest level of biomass and biodiversity in the ocean.
This process brings nutrients up from the deep, which in turn help algae and plankton.
Approximately how many hours are there from one high tide to the next high tide?
This deep, cold and high pressure area of our ocean is devoid of sunlight-therefore, it does not accommodate a lot of life.
Ocean water is approximately __.5% dissolved minerals (spell out number).

15 Clues: Ocean water is approximately __.5% dissolved minerals (spell out number). • The _______ zone has the highest level of biomass and biodiversity in the ocean. • Approximately how many hours are there from one high tide to the next high tide? • The full and new moon phases result in the highest tides, also called ______ tides. • ...

Solar Sytem 2019-10-25

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The____ is the closest star to Earth.
The Earth has one______.
What is the biggest planet?
What planet has water, plants and animals?
The solar system has eight ________.
This planet has a very big ring around it.
This planet has a red color.

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What is the furthest planet from the Sun?
The Earth ______ around the Sun.
This is the closest planet to the Sun.
The moon's shapes are called_______.

11 Clues: The Earth has one______. • What is the biggest planet? • This planet has a red color. • The Earth ______ around the Sun. • The solar system has eight ________. • The moon's shapes are called_______. • The____ is the closest star to Earth. • This is the closest planet to the Sun. • What is the furthest planet from the Sun? • What planet has water, plants and animals? • ...

Virus Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-04

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What are viruses that infect bacteria?
Which stage of the Lytic Cycle does the production of phage DNA and proteins happen?
Cells, Interferons Prevent spread of viruses to ________? (Two Words)
All Viruses have all of these components EXCEPT what?
How many General Phases are in animal virus multiplication cycle?
Which of the general phases is where assembled viruses are released by budding or cell lysis?
Which stage of the Lytic Cycle does Phage lysozyme open cell walls?
Each capsid is constructed from identical subunits called?
Tests, What is the most common way to identify a virus? (Two Words)
Enveloped viruses are _______?

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Which of the general phases is where new viral particles are constructed?
Which stage of the Lytic Cycle does Phage attach by tail fibers to host cells?
Which of the general phases is where the viral nucleic acid is released from the capsid?
What is released when a nonenveloped and complex virus cell dies and ruptures?
Adsorption attachment always occurs via ______?
Which of the general phases is binding of virus to specific molecule on the host cell?
Viruses lacking an envelope are?
How many ways can you grow animal viruses in a laboratory?
A fully formed virus able to establish an infection is called a?
What does the envelope surround?

20 Clues: Enveloped viruses are _______? • Viruses lacking an envelope are? • What does the envelope surround? • What are viruses that infect bacteria? • Adsorption attachment always occurs via ______? • All Viruses have all of these components EXCEPT what? • How many ways can you grow animal viruses in a laboratory? • Each capsid is constructed from identical subunits called? • ...

Science Final 2021-12-17

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a distinct period or stage in a series of events
a large, bowl-shaped cavity in the ground or on the surface of a planet
a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust
a measure of the amount of matter in an object
(of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated
a small rocky object that orbits the sun
a small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere
A large star the Earth revoloves around
the action of rotating around an axis or center.
F=m*a
attractive and repulsive forces between objects caused by moving electric force

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a proportional way of showing the size of something
a celestial object that orbits the sun
a region around a magnet material where magnetism acts
the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces
a fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large
an imaginary line about which a body rotates
(of the moon) have a progressively larger part of its visible surface illuminated
the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon
the force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth

20 Clues: F=m*a • a celestial object that orbits the sun • A large star the Earth revoloves around • a small rocky object that orbits the sun • an imaginary line about which a body rotates • a measure of the amount of matter in an object • a distinct period or stage in a series of events • the action of rotating around an axis or center. • ...

space vocabulary Alanna Langdon core 1 1/13/15 2016-01-13

space vocabulary Alanna Langdon core 1 1/13/15 crossword puzzle

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the partial or total cover of one object in space by another.
a system for organizing time
top and bottom half of earth from the north and south pole to the equator
the periodic rise and fall of the level of water in the ocean
dark flat areas on the moon [called seas]
attracts all objects toward each other
law where an object will stay in motion or at rest until an outside force acts on it
the force of gravity acting on an object [can change depending on it's location

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the degree that earth is tilted on it's axis
law that every object in the universe attracts to each other
an imaginary line that passes through the center of earth and the north and south poles, which the earth rotates
the spinning of the earth on it's axis
the path the earth follows around the sun
the tendency of an object to resist a change in motion
different shapes of the moon
the yearly cycle of winter, summer, spring, and autumn caused by the tilt on earth from it's axis as it revolves around the sun
the study of the moon, stars, and objects in space
the movement of one object around another
a push or pull exerted on an object
the amount of matter in an object

20 Clues: a system for organizing time • different shapes of the moon • the amount of matter in an object • a push or pull exerted on an object • the spinning of the earth on it's axis • attracts all objects toward each other • the path the earth follows around the sun • dark flat areas on the moon [called seas] • the movement of one object around another • ...

Q4 Review 2025-05-22

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the average weather conditions for a particular location over a long period of time
a rock from other rocks and pieces organic matter pressed together
the atmospheric layer that contains the ozone layer
the Earth orbits this star every 365 days
a word that describe the protection and preservation of something
the inner core is __________ nickel and iron
lies between the crust and outer core
the Moon has different faces called ___________

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a changed rock made from heat and pressure
the Earth is tilted on an ________ which causes seasons
we live within the atmospheric layer
3% of the water on Earth
protects the Earth from harmful radiation
the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
a natural formation found on the moon
a sticky soil that holds alot of water
a soil that is best for gardening and farming
a rock made from cooling molten lava
cast by the movement of the Sun and changes length as the Sun moves

19 Clues: 3% of the water on Earth • we live within the atmospheric layer • a rock made from cooling molten lava • a natural formation found on the moon • lies between the crust and outer core • a sticky soil that holds alot of water • protects the Earth from harmful radiation • the Earth orbits this star every 365 days • a changed rock made from heat and pressure • ...

SPACE-WORDCROSS 2024-03-18

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Bright and big
A lot of phases when moving
Repeat something in a order
use to show how things work and in a smaller version

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To make something shine
Orbits around planets
size of something or show how Heavy
Moving around something for ever

8 Clues: Bright and big • Orbits around planets • To make something shine • A lot of phases when moving • Repeat something in a order • Moving around something for ever • size of something or show how Heavy • use to show how things work and in a smaller version

Tides 2024-04-16

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a tide just after a new or full moon, when there is the greatest difference between high and low water
the time when the ocean reaches its highest level
the difference in height between the high tide and the low tide
the time when the ocean reaches its lowest level.

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when the moon is directly between Earth and the sun, with its shadowed side pointing towards us
when tidal force causes the oceans to stick out from the Earth
a tide just after the first or third quarters of the Moon when there is least difference between high and low tides
waves that move through the ocean in response to the forces exerted by the moon and sun
one of eight lunar phases, in which the entire round illuminated face of the Moon is visible from Earth

9 Clues: the time when the ocean reaches its highest level • the time when the ocean reaches its lowest level. • when tidal force causes the oceans to stick out from the Earth • the difference in height between the high tide and the low tide • waves that move through the ocean in response to the forces exerted by the moon and sun • ...

Key Words 2023-03-05

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The end of a magnet that points south if the magnet can move freely. Often just called the south pole.
hemisphere The half of the Earth with the North Pole in it.
field The space around a magnet where it can affect magnetic materials or other magnets.
An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth.
Half of a sphere – the shape you would get if you cut a solid ball in half.
The volume around something where a non-contact force can affect things.
The planet we live on.
A natural satellite of a planet.
Push away.
A magnetised piece of metal that can swing around. One end always points north.
path that a planet takes around a star, or the path that a moon or satellite takes around a planet.

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star that the Earth orbits.
The different shapes the Moon seems to have at different times.
Two things pulling towards each other.
The end of a magnet that points north if the magnet can move freely. Often just called the north pole.
way of showing or representing something that helps you to think about it or to find out about it.
oval-shaped
lines Lines drawn to show which way a magnetic field acts.
System star with planets and other objects orbiting around it.
large object orbiting a star.
huge ball of gas that gives out energy – we see some of the energy as light.

21 Clues: Push away. • oval-shaped • The planet we live on. • star that the Earth orbits. • large object orbiting a star. • A natural satellite of a planet. • Two things pulling towards each other. • An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth. • lines Lines drawn to show which way a magnetic field acts. • hemisphere The half of the Earth with the North Pole in it. • ...

Astronomy 2024-06-11

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It is a theory of the origin of the universe
It is any planet beyond our solar system
It is the first stage of the phases of the moon
The planet that is between the Sun and Venus
The name of our galaxy
The constellation of the bull
It spins in the opposite direction

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It is a type of galaxy
It is a rock that impacts the Earth
It is one star in Gemini
The constellation of the crab
It spins vertically

12 Clues: It spins vertically • It is a type of galaxy • The name of our galaxy • It is one star in Gemini • The constellation of the crab • The constellation of the bull • It spins in the opposite direction • It is a rock that impacts the Earth • It is any planet beyond our solar system • It is a theory of the origin of the universe • The planet that is between the Sun and Venus • ...

Space 2024-09-27

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– Orbits the Earth and has phases
– Explores space in a rocket
– A ball of ice and dust with a tail
– Orbits planets and sends signals
– Device to observe distant objects

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– The path of a celestial body around another
– A system of stars, gas, and dust
– Celestial body orbiting a star
– Used to travel into space
– A bright, burning ball of gas
– A rock burning up in Earth’s atmosphere
– The star at the center of our solar system

12 Clues: – Used to travel into space • – Explores space in a rocket • – A bright, burning ball of gas • – Celestial body orbiting a star • – Orbits the Earth and has phases • – A system of stars, gas, and dust • – Orbits planets and sends signals • – Device to observe distant objects • – A ball of ice and dust with a tail • – A rock burning up in Earth’s atmosphere • ...

Space Crossword 2024-05-02

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moon phase when the earth is between the sun & moon
the outer part of the suns atmosphere
when different percentages of the moon is lit up
line around earth that determines how east or west you are from prime meridian
massive, self-luminous gas ball
rocky objects that orbit the sun
the milky way is an example of this type of galaxy
where our atmosphere exits into outer space
when the lit part of the moon increases in size
the largest planet
planet with life
the hottest layer of atmosphere
large objects of dust & ice that orbit the sun
second planet from the sun
the effect our atmosphere has on our planet in order to keep it warm
eclipse when earth's shadow is casted on moon
transfer of energy through space
large, bright features extending from the sun
when more than half the moon is lit
eclipse when the moon passes between the earth & sun
the main reason for seasons & day length changes throughout the year
when your side of earth is facing away from the sun
huge collections of gas, dust, & billions of stars all held together by gravity
a nearly round planet that has similar sized objects around it
the moons gravitational pull affects our ocean through . . .
smaller space objects go around larger space objects
when the left half of the moon is lit
giant cloud of dust & gas
where asteroids burn up in our atmosphere (the coldest layer)
solar system model where earth is at the center

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when the lit part of the moon is decreasing in size
spots on the sun that are dark
when half the moon is lit
farthest planet in our solar system
solar system model where the sun was at the center
the layer of atmosphere where life & weather is
line around earth that determines how north or south you are from equator
when the light from one space object is blocked by another
the "red" planet
when your side of earth is facing the sun
considered a dwarf planet
bursts of radiation due to the suns magnetic energy
a "belt" of comets past Neptune
ice-giant planet with rings
another way to say orbit
gas-giant planet with rings
when less than half the moon is lit
a "cloud" of comets that are the edge of the Solar System
"natural satellites"
is affected by the mass of two objects & the distance between them
moon phase when it's between the sun & earth
space object that has a spherical shape & orbits a star
location of the ozone layer
when the right half of the moon is lit
a light wind caused by convection currents in the air
a planets complete spin on its axis
planet closest to the sun

57 Clues: the "red" planet • planet with life • the largest planet • "natural satellites" • another way to say orbit • when half the moon is lit • considered a dwarf planet • planet closest to the sun • giant cloud of dust & gas • second planet from the sun • ice-giant planet with rings • gas-giant planet with rings • location of the ozone layer • spots on the sun that are dark • ...

Extreme Astronomy Quiz 2024-10-06

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Two words for a measure of time by the stars, ---- marks the right ascension of stars on your local meridian at any moment.
The moment when a celestial object crosses the meridian and is thus at its highest above the horizon.
A supermassive black hole gorging on gas at the center of a distant galaxy.
The angle between the plane of an orbit and a reference plane.
The diameter of a telescope’s main lens or mirror
A measure of the atmosphere’s stability.
A slight tipping and tilting of the Moon from week to week that brings various features along the limb into better view.
When the Moon or a planet passes directly in front of a more distant planet or star.
A temporary dark blemish on the surface of the Sun that is a planet-size region of gas cooler than its surroundings.
Two words for a device for aiming your telescope that shows the sky as it appears to your unaided eye, without magnification.
The celestial equivalent of latitude, denoting how far (in degrees) an object in the sky lies north or south of the celestial equator.
The apparent offset of a foreground object against the background when your perspective changes.
The edge of a celestial object’s visible disk.
Sunlight reflected by Earth that makes the otherwise dark part of the Moon glow faintly. It’s especially obvious during the Moon’s thin crescent phases.
Two words for A concentration of mass so dense that nothing — not even light — can escape its gravitational pull once swallowed up.
A device that can be adjusted to show the appearance of the night sky for any time and date on a round star map.
The path among the stars traced by the Sun throughout the year.
Any prominent star pattern that isn’t a whole constellation

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Two words for a material that allows safe viewing of the Sun by blocking nearly all of its light.
Latin for “cloud.”
When Mercury or Venus crosses the disk of the Sun, making the planet visible as a black dot in silhouette, or when a moon passes across the face of its parent planet.
When the Moon or a planet appears especially close either to another planet or to a bright star.
A small telescope used to aim your main scope at an object in the sky.
The measure of how much an orbit deviates from being circular.
Two words for an entry in a catalog of 103 star clusters, nebulas, and galaxies compiled by a French comet hunter between 1758 and 1782.
The changing illumination of the Moon (or other body) over time. (more illuminated, between its new and full phases)
When an object moves in the reverse sense of “normal” motion.
Two words for the celestial equivalent of longitude, denoting how far an object lies east of the Sun’s location during the March equinox.
A timetable with celestial coordinates that indicates where a planet, comet, or other body moving in relation to background stars will be in the sky.
When the Moon or other body appears more than half, but not fully, illuminated.
Aligning the optical elements of a telescope so that they all point in the proper direction.
The imaginary north-south line that passes directly overhead.
Greek for “circle of animals.”
Two words for a few "beads" of sunlight, shining between mountain peaks and through the valleys along the Moon's edge in the moment before totality.
Two words for a star whose brightness changes over the course of days, weeks, months, or years.
The point in the sky that’s directly overhead.
Two words for two stars that lie very close to, and are often orbiting, each other.
A type of Newtonian reflector that uses a simple but highly effective wooden mount.
The changing illumination of the Moon (or other body) over time. (less illuminated, between its full and new phases)
Denotes an object near a celestial pole that never dips below the horizon as Earth rotates and thus does not rise or set.
The two times each year, near March 20th and September 22nd, when the Sun is directly overhead at noon as seen from Earth’s equator.

41 Clues: Latin for “cloud.” • Greek for “circle of animals.” • A measure of the atmosphere’s stability. • The edge of a celestial object’s visible disk. • The point in the sky that’s directly overhead. • The diameter of a telescope’s main lens or mirror • Any prominent star pattern that isn’t a whole constellation • When an object moves in the reverse sense of “normal” motion. • ...

PM2.3 Vocabulary Crossword 2023-10-11

PM2.3 Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle

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Mom _______ we wear our seatbelts.
The dog ______ its head inside the trash can.
Her knee was ______ after she fell.
Dylan found a ________ for his problem.
I saw the stars through the ________.
The top ______ on the floor.
Lisa was _________ when her grandmother came to visit.
Kate likes to _______ on the beach.

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The streetlight _______ at night.
We had an ________ in the forest.
I fell and hurt my ________.
There is a river between the two _________.
________ can help sailors see at night.
These are the ________ of the moon.
James had an _____ for how to make it better.
My best friend, Jen, lives ________.

16 Clues: I fell and hurt my ________. • The top ______ on the floor. • The streetlight _______ at night. • We had an ________ in the forest. • Mom _______ we wear our seatbelts. • These are the ________ of the moon. • Her knee was ______ after she fell. • Kate likes to _______ on the beach. • My best friend, Jen, lives ________. • I saw the stars through the ________. • ...

7th Grade Review 2011-12-12

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the factors in an experiments that remain the same
when the sun's rays strike earth directly at the equator
Variable factor in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the investigator
temperature
wind
either supports or does not support a hypothesis
wind speed
Earth's yearly orbit around the sun

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relative humidity
Pacific Ocean
moon phases in which the amount of lighted surface seen on Earth increases
Variable measured or observed during the an experiment
a logical conclusion based on available information or evidence
statement about what will happen next in a sequence of events
the act of watching and recording what occurs
air pressure
humans
Mt Everest
turning of Earth on its axis

19 Clues: wind • humans • Mt Everest • wind speed • temperature • air pressure • Pacific Ocean • relative humidity • turning of Earth on its axis • Earth's yearly orbit around the sun • the act of watching and recording what occurs • either supports or does not support a hypothesis • the factors in an experiments that remain the same • Variable measured or observed during the an experiment • ...

Vocab Review 2023-03-09

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Warm and friendly.
A town by the sea or by a river that has a harbour, or the harbour itself.
An important official who works in a foreign country representing his or her own country.
A new moon and a full moon are two _______of the moon.
Stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at.

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The hurricane has caused ________ on the island; many trees fell and some houses were destroyed.
Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
You could __________ that song as rock, but it also sounds like Latin jazz.
My teacher _______ the movie onto that large screen.
Their __________ up the mountain was difficult since the mountain was so high and steep.
Any of the groups of stars in the sky that seem from earth to form a pattern and have been given names.

11 Clues: Warm and friendly. • My teacher _______ the movie onto that large screen. • A new moon and a full moon are two _______of the moon. • Stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at. • Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something. • A town by the sea or by a river that has a harbour, or the harbour itself. • ...

THREE PHASE AC CIRCUIT 2024-11-19

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Number of cycles per second in an AC waveform, measured in hertz
The equipment or devices powered by the circuit
A condition where currents or voltages are not equal in all phases
Flow of electric charge in a conductor
A triangular configuration of a three-phase system
Conductor carrying current between phases
Opposition to current flow in a conductor
A device used to step up or step down voltage
A condition where all three phases carry equal current
Combined resistance and reactance in an AC circuit

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A reference point in an electrical circuit for safety and stability
Component storing energy in a magnetic field
Electric potential difference, often between phases
Component storing energy in an electric field
A single alternating current waveform in a multi-phase system
A conductor carrying unbalanced current in a wye connection
Opposition to AC current due to inductance or capacitance
The unit of frequency

18 Clues: The unit of frequency • Flow of electric charge in a conductor • Conductor carrying current between phases • Opposition to current flow in a conductor • Component storing energy in a magnetic field • Component storing energy in an electric field • A device used to step up or step down voltage • The equipment or devices powered by the circuit • ...

tide 2022-01-12

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are the phases the moon goes through
to do with the ocean
the rise and full of the ocean
the pull of a mass

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the biggest difference between low and high tide
to do with the land
A body of saltwater
when the water is at its highest
the lowest difference between low and high tide
When the water is at its lowest

10 Clues: the pull of a mass • to do with the land • A body of saltwater • to do with the ocean • the rise and full of the ocean • When the water is at its lowest • when the water is at its highest • are the phases the moon goes through • the lowest difference between low and high tide • the biggest difference between low and high tide

6th- Chapter 4 Lesson 2- Mesopotamian Empires 2025-12-11

6th- Chapter 4 Lesson 2- Mesopotamian Empires crossword puzzle

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Many different lands under 1 ruler.
Bought Babylonian goods-pottery, cloth, baskets, and jewelry
A weapon used to throw stones or other objects
Assyrian kings divided their empire into this
Having to do with soldiers, weapons, or war

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A geographic area
A set of official laws
Having many parts, details
Mapped the stars, the planets, and the phases of the moon
Forced payments

10 Clues: Forced payments • A geographic area • A set of official laws • Having many parts, details • Many different lands under 1 ruler. • Having to do with soldiers, weapons, or war • Assyrian kings divided their empire into this • A weapon used to throw stones or other objects • Mapped the stars, the planets, and the phases of the moon • ...

Tides 2024-04-29

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a tide that has the same name as one of the seasons
it covers most of the earth
they happen twice a day at the beach

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it has phases
we live on this planet
lights the earth
it keeps us on the ground
a type of tide

8 Clues: it has phases • a type of tide • lights the earth • we live on this planet • it keeps us on the ground • it covers most of the earth • they happen twice a day at the beach • a tide that has the same name as one of the seasons

'Tis the Season to Learn About Space 2025-12-03

'Tis the Season to Learn About Space crossword puzzle

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The time when the Sun disappears below the horizon in the evening.
What we see above Earth at night, including stars, the Moon, and planets.
A symbol that shows directions on a map.
The movement of Earth around the Sun that takes about one year.
When the lit part of the Moon is getting smaller each night.
The repeating pattern of Moon phases that lasts about 29 days.
A huge ball of hot gases that gives off light and heat.
A small, rocky planet like Earth, Venus, Mars, or Mercury.
The direction where the Sun sets.
The line where Earth and the sky seem to meet.
The curved shape of the Moon when only a thin slice is lit.
The Sun and all the planets, moons, and other objects that orbit it.
An imaginary line through Earth that it spins around.
The direction on Earth toward the South Pole.
The shape of the lit part of the Moon seen from Earth.
When the lit part of the Moon is getting larger each night.
A dark shape made when light is blocked by an object.
A large body that orbits a star and does not make its own light.
The phase when more than half, but not all, of the Moon’s face is lit.
The spinning of Earth on its axis that causes day and night.

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The phase when the Moon’s lit side faces away from Earth.
The phase when half of the Moon’s face is lit on the left side.
The direction or tilt at which light hits an object.
An object that gives off light, such as the Sun or a lamp.
The four main directions on a compass (north, south, east, and west).
A natural object that orbits a planet.
A group of stars that forms a pattern in the sky.
The phase when the entire face of the Moon is lit.
The middle of the day when the Sun is highest in the sky and shadows are shortest.
The time when the Sun appears in the sky in the morning.
The time of day when the Sun is moving lower in the west and shadows point east.
The phase when half of the Moon’s surface facing Earth is lit and appears on the right side.
The direction where the Sun rises.
The path one object takes as it moves around another in space.
The direction on Earth toward the North Pole.
The time of day when the Sun is rising and shadows are long and point west.
A large planet made mostly of gas (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune).
A region beyond Neptune filled with icy objects and dwarf planets.

38 Clues: The direction where the Sun sets. • The direction where the Sun rises. • A natural object that orbits a planet. • A symbol that shows directions on a map. • The direction on Earth toward the North Pole. • The direction on Earth toward the South Pole. • The line where Earth and the sky seem to meet. • A group of stars that forms a pattern in the sky. • ...

Halloween 2025-10-31

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Colorful, fruit-flavored chewy candies
You cut off my head and dig my guts out
I am allergic to the sun and garlic
A disguise
I see you, but you don't see me
Time for a shopping spree

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Some say, seeing me is a sign of good fortune
Half-suppressed laughter
My favorite mode of transportation is my broom
I go through eight phases as I orbit Earth
Chocolate and peanut butter combo candy
Foil-wrapped kisses

12 Clues: A disguise • Foil-wrapped kisses • Half-suppressed laughter • Time for a shopping spree • I see you, but you don't see me • I am allergic to the sun and garlic • Colorful, fruit-flavored chewy candies • You cut off my head and dig my guts out • Chocolate and peanut butter combo candy • I go through eight phases as I orbit Earth • Some say, seeing me is a sign of good fortune • ...

Galileo 2013-05-17

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Galileo made his own and improved it
Galileo's punishment from the church
Galileo was notable for making, this to tell the temperature
what Galileo studied most
Galileo discovered was rough
Galileo found spots on this star
Galileo became a professor at this college teaching geometry, astronomy, and mechanics
Galileo was known for finding this planet's phases

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Galileo attended this college for a medical degree
The name of the book Galileo wrote
has four moons
This is what Galileo most wanted to observe

12 Clues: has four moons • what Galileo studied most • Galileo discovered was rough • Galileo found spots on this star • The name of the book Galileo wrote • Galileo made his own and improved it • Galileo's punishment from the church • This is what Galileo most wanted to observe • Galileo attended this college for a medical degree • Galileo was known for finding this planet's phases • ...

Solar System & Beyond Crossword 2025-10-27

Solar System & Beyond Crossword crossword puzzle

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"The imaginary line around which an object spins, or rotates. Earth rotates around an axis that runs straight through Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole."
"A natural phenomenon that causes objects to be attracted to each other based on each object's mass and the distance between them."
Phases "The different shapes of the Moon visible from Earth."
"Any representation of a system used to help one understand and communicate how it works"
"Something that happens in a repeated and predictable way."
"The amount or number of an object or event relative to other objects or events."
The mixture of gases ("air") that surrounds a planet.
"A collection of stars and their solar systems that are gravitationally bound to one another."
"A curved path that a space object takes around a star, planet, or moon."
tilt "The angle of Earth's axis (approximately 23.5 degrees from perpendicular) relative to Earth's orbital plane around the Sun."

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Unit (au) the mean, or average, distance between Earth and the Sun (149,597,870,700 m)
A sequence of events that repeats.
Eclipse "When the Moon passes into Earth's shadow."
Eclipse "When the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun such that the Moon's shadow causes some places on Earth to experience darkness during daytime."
"Rockets, satellites, probes, space stations, and space shuttles that carry various tools and equipment to gather data about space and space objects"
axis "The imaginary line around which an object spins, or rotates. Earth rotates around an axis that runs straight through Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole."
System "A star and all of the objects that orbit it"

17 Clues: A sequence of events that repeats. • Eclipse "When the Moon passes into Earth's shadow." • System "A star and all of the objects that orbit it" • The mixture of gases ("air") that surrounds a planet. • "Something that happens in a repeated and predictable way." • Phases "The different shapes of the Moon visible from Earth." • ...

activity 19 2016-02-29

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IT OCCURS WHEN THE SIDE OF THE MOON FACING THE SUN IS ILLUMINATED
THE EARTH'S NATURAL SATELLITE

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THE MOON HAS FOUR
IT OCCURS WHEN HALF OF ONE SIDE OF THE MOON RECEIVES SUNLIGHT
IT OCCURS WHEN THE EARTH IS BETWEEN THE SUN AND THE MOON

5 Clues: THE MOON HAS FOUR • THE EARTH'S NATURAL SATELLITE • IT OCCURS WHEN THE EARTH IS BETWEEN THE SUN AND THE MOON • IT OCCURS WHEN HALF OF ONE SIDE OF THE MOON RECEIVES SUNLIGHT • IT OCCURS WHEN THE SIDE OF THE MOON FACING THE SUN IS ILLUMINATED

SCIENCE CH. 11 2024-03-04

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____________ von Braun helped develop space travel
belt that Pluto is in
planet called the ringed planet
the outermost part of the sun
planet sometimes called Earth's twin
research spacecraft sent beyond earth
planet most like Earth
the outer planets are called the gas _________.
belt in between Mars and Jupiter
the time it takes for a planet to revolve around the sun

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planet closest to the sun
____________ Goddard launged the first rocket
the __________ of the moon are caused by the sun
the sun's atmosphere
the inner planets are also called this
spots, dark spots of the sun
the surface of the sun
planet with the Great Red Spot
shuttle, reusable space vehicle for equipment and people
determines the seasons on the earth

20 Clues: the sun's atmosphere • belt that Pluto is in • the surface of the sun • planet most like Earth • planet closest to the sun • spots, dark spots of the sun • the outermost part of the sun • planet with the Great Red Spot • planet called the ringed planet • belt in between Mars and Jupiter • determines the seasons on the earth • planet sometimes called Earth's twin • ...

STARS AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM 2022-01-15

STARS AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM crossword puzzle

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The stars, the planets, the moon and many other objects in the sky are called _____ objects.
The moon completes one rotation on its axis

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The various shapes of the bright part of the moon as seen during a month are called the moons ?
______ satellites are man-made objects which revolve around a planet
The day on which the whole disc of the moon is visible is known as the ______ day.
The moon is the brightest object in the night sky.

6 Clues: The moon completes one rotation on its axis • The moon is the brightest object in the night sky. • ______ satellites are man-made objects which revolve around a planet • The day on which the whole disc of the moon is visible is known as the ______ day. • The stars, the planets, the moon and many other objects in the sky are called _____ objects. • ...

solar system 3-5 2023-06-23

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from the Sun
A celestial body in space that orbits around a
Name the imaginary line around which the Earth
smallest moon
body is called
Which is the brightest star in the night sky
Why does the Sun attract everything in the solar
Which is the coldest planet in our solar system

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largest satellite
The moon’s changing shapes are called
How many moons are there around Venus
Phobos and Deimos are moons of what planet
Which planet is also called the Red Planet
In how many minutes does light take to reach

14 Clues: from the Sun • smallest moon • body is called • largest satellite • The moon’s changing shapes are called • How many moons are there around Venus • Phobos and Deimos are moons of what planet • Which planet is also called the Red Planet • In how many minutes does light take to reach • Which is the brightest star in the night sky • A celestial body in space that orbits around a • ...

Happy New Year 2022-01-02

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New country near Australia
New York Football team
A new region in the northeast
New York Football team
A new one begins every Jan. 1
There's a new state in the southwest
New York National League baseball team

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Famous New York City newspaper
New York American League baseball team
It has phases including full, half, and new
There's a new state in the northeast
New Year starting Feb. 1
In the Bible, there's an old one and a new one
A new city often called the Big Apple

14 Clues: New York Football team • New York Football team • New Year starting Feb. 1 • New country near Australia • A new region in the northeast • A new one begins every Jan. 1 • Famous New York City newspaper • There's a new state in the northeast • There's a new state in the southwest • A new city often called the Big Apple • New York American League baseball team • ...

Ancient Civilizations Solar Beliefs 2025-10-14

Ancient Civilizations Solar Beliefs crossword puzzle

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In ancient Egyptian astronomy, groups of stars that rise at set times during the night, used to tell time and mark seasons.
A chart or table listing the times and heights of high and low tides for a location on specific dates.
A small circle that a planet was thought to follow while also moving along a larger circle (deferent) around Earth—used in geocentric models to explain retrograde motion.
Using patterns, models, or data to forecast what will happen (e.g., predicting the date of an eclipse or a high tide).
A model of the universe with Earth at the center and the Sun, Moon, and planets moving around it. (Used by many ancient civilizations.)
The practice of finding and following a route, often using sky cues (Sun, stars, Moon), maps, and instruments to travel safely and accurately.
A systematic record log of what is seen (date, time, conditions, measurements). Crucial for tracking patterns over time.

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A type of astronomy using regular sky patterns (like seasons, phases, risings of stars/planets) to build calendars and plan agriculture, festivals, and events.
A model of the solar system with the Sun at the center and the planets (including Earth) orbiting it. (Our modern model.)
When one celestial body moves into the shadow of another.
An eclipse where the moon blocks the Sun (new moon).
A stretched-out circle (oval). Planet orbits are ellipses with the Sun at one focus (Kepler’s First Law).
The force of attraction between masses. It keeps planets in orbit, makes objects fall, and shapes galaxies.
An eclipse where the Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon (full moon).
The apparent shift in an object’s position when viewed from two different places. Astronomers use stellar parallax to measure distances to nearby stars.
A cycle where the time it takes for a celestial object (like the Moon or Venus) to return to the same position relative to the Sun as seen from Earth (e.g., full moon to full moon is ~29.5 days).

16 Clues: An eclipse where the moon blocks the Sun (new moon). • When one celestial body moves into the shadow of another. • An eclipse where the Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon (full moon). • A chart or table listing the times and heights of high and low tides for a location on specific dates. • ...

Mining for Mass and Moons! 2021-12-08

Mining for Mass and Moons! crossword puzzle

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The process used when using 'Density = Mass/Volume'.
A direct simulation of the phases of the Moon, using objects.
This is a useful term to describe when the Moon is to shine by the brightest object in the Solar System.

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A phase of the Moon which consists of covering more than half of it.
A phase of the Moon which resides on the thin edge of it, almost like an arc.
A measure of how much matter is an object (used in calculating density).
This is a process by which a smaller object circulates a larger object.
When finding density using water, the object will do this as of being less dense than the water.
When finding density using water, the object will do this as of being more dense than the water.
This sample always has a density of 1g/ml.

10 Clues: This sample always has a density of 1g/ml. • The process used when using 'Density = Mass/Volume'. • A direct simulation of the phases of the Moon, using objects. • A phase of the Moon which consists of covering more than half of it. • This is a process by which a smaller object circulates a larger object. • ...

Crossword puzzle in physical science 2024-01-21

Crossword puzzle in physical science crossword puzzle

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- the smallest and the fastest of our neighbors, is somewhat larger than the moon and similar in appearance.
- Like the first quarter, it is seen illuminated on half the side facing the earth. The third quarter moon rises about midnight, is highest at dawn and sets about noon. In the morning it is in the western sky.
- either of the two times in the year: the summer solstice and winte solstice
- astronomical model in which the Earth and planets revolve around the sun
- in the solar system is a large round object that orbits the sun and has cleared out most of the other objects in its orbit.
- is considered as the greatest of the early Greek astronomers who compared and observed the brightness of the 850 stars and arranged them into order of brightness or magnitude.
- the sun and all of the planets, comets, etc. that revolve around it.
- Half the side of the moon facing the earth appears illuminated. It rises about noon, reaches its high point for the day at sundown, and sets near midnight.
- Earth is assumed to the center of all
- shrinking; describes the moon when the illuminated is decreasing
- the shape of the earth.
- very first Greek to profess the heliocentric views
- gave the most accurate size during their time.
-A natural object that orbits a larger object.
-was believed to be at fixed position in the sky, however when the Greeks traveled,to places nearer the equator, like• Egypt, they noticed that it is closer to the horizon
- was a studentor Plato. For him, the earth is spherical in shape since it always casts a curved shadow when it eclipses the moon.

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- the first successful attempt to determine the size of the arth was made by him by applying geometric principles;
- believed that the Earth was the center of the universe.
- The whole side of the moon is now illuminated to viewers from the earth. The full moon rises in the east as the sun sets in the west. It stays up all night long, reaching its highest point about midnight. In summer, it is as low in the sky as the sun is at noon in midwinter.
- one of the cyclically recurring apparent forms of the moon
- the figure of the moon that appears as a curve with pointy ends
-a type of eclipse that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, and the Moon fully or partially blocks the light from the Sun.
- an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another one between it
- was ableto explain what causes the phases of the moon, To him, the moon shone only by reflected sunlight.
- is the second planet from the sun. It is brighter than Mercury in the sky and is easily seen near the sun at either sunup or sunset.
- planets moves in the opposite* direction for some time, after which it resume its eastward motion
- the figure of the moon that is more than half full, looking swollen on one side.
- growing ; describes the moon when the illuminated portion is increasing
- appears only when the moon is on the side of the earth most directly in line with the sun. There is no illumination on the earth's side, so it is also sometimes called the dark moon.
- proposed a system of fixed spheres. He believed that the sun, moon and the five known planets and the stars were attached to these spheres which carried the heavenly bodies while they revolved around the stationary Earth.

30 Clues: - the shape of the earth. • - Earth is assumed to the center of all • -A natural object that orbits a larger object. • - gave the most accurate size during their time. • - very first Greek to profess the heliocentric views • - believed that the Earth was the center of the universe. • - one of the cyclically recurring apparent forms of the moon • ...

time in civilization 2022-02-15

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the calendar of Maya tracked phases of the...
important characteristic of a civilization
The Maya of Central America developed a complex...
Painters and sculptors portrayed (showed) stories of...
the bottom class of a civilization

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the Inca in Peru relied on well trained...
a civilization is a complex...
another feature of new civilizations
governments were usually led by...

9 Clues: a civilization is a complex... • the bottom class of a civilization • governments were usually led by... • another feature of new civilizations • the Inca in Peru relied on well trained... • important characteristic of a civilization • the calendar of Maya tracked phases of the... • The Maya of Central America developed a complex... • ...

Earth, Sun and Moon 2023-09-13

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An event in which a planet's subsolar point passes through its equator
tides The springing forth of the tide during new and full moon
The spinning of Earth on its axis that causes day and night to occur
The slant of Earth's axis, which is 23.5 degrees from vertical compared to Earth's orbital plane around the sun
pattern A phenomenon or process that involves multiple steps and repeats itself
phases The shape of the illuminated portion of the Moon as seen by an observer, usally on earths

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tides A period of moderate tides when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other
The movement of one object around a center of another object
Eclipse The moon passes between the Earth, Sun, covering all or part of the Sun; occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon directly line up; lasts for less than 12 minutes
A curved path followed by a satellite as it revolves around an object

10 Clues: The movement of one object around a center of another object • tides The springing forth of the tide during new and full moon • The spinning of Earth on its axis that causes day and night to occur • A curved path followed by a satellite as it revolves around an object • An event in which a planet's subsolar point passes through its equator • ...

C.C.C of Stability and Change 2021-12-13

C.C.C of Stability and Change crossword puzzle

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something that keeps repeating
the sky dims
hot time of the year
its about time you wake up

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chilly time of the year
they come and go, but they´ll be back next year
a butterflies shell
phases change every day, sometimes visible, while other times, not.

8 Clues: the sky dims • a butterflies shell • hot time of the year • chilly time of the year • its about time you wake up • something that keeps repeating • they come and go, but they´ll be back next year • phases change every day, sometimes visible, while other times, not.

Unit 4 week 4- expository text 2019-03-12

Unit 4 week 4- expository text crossword puzzle

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Ms. Charles has many different ______ of books in the library.
Ryleigh uses her _______to look at the stars, moon, and planets.
Some ________can only be seen in the night sky during the winter.
I am very _____ about what kind of brownie mix I buy.

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I had to dig a _______out of my finger with a needle.
Many children want to be ______and study the night sky.
A bicycle tire _____on an axle.
First grade learns all about the ______of the moon.
Mrs. Labedzki shared a photo of a ________moon.

9 Clues: A bicycle tire _____on an axle. • Mrs. Labedzki shared a photo of a ________moon. • First grade learns all about the ______of the moon. • I had to dig a _______out of my finger with a needle. • I am very _____ about what kind of brownie mix I buy. • Many children want to be ______and study the night sky. • ...

Labaume | Chapter 1 lesson 4 Astonomy 2021-11-09

Labaume | Chapter 1 lesson 4 Astonomy crossword puzzle

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the light part of the moons shadow
occurs when the moon passes directly between earth and the sun
when an object in space comes between the sun and a third object, it casts a shadow on that object

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Occurs at a full moon when earth is directly between the moon and the sun
The different shapes of the moon you see
the dark part of the moons shadow

6 Clues: the dark part of the moons shadow • the light part of the moons shadow • The different shapes of the moon you see • occurs when the moon passes directly between earth and the sun • Occurs at a full moon when earth is directly between the moon and the sun • when an object in space comes between the sun and a third object, it casts a shadow on that object

Vocab Homework 2022-02-23

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it turns around on an axis
distant objects seem larger
different stages of the moon
number of similar things coming one after another
exact or particular

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pointed piece that has been broken, cut, or torn
curve that is wider in the middle
studies the stars and planets

8 Clues: exact or particular • it turns around on an axis • distant objects seem larger • different stages of the moon • studies the stars and planets • curve that is wider in the middle • pointed piece that has been broken, cut, or torn • number of similar things coming one after another

unit 3b vocab julianna wardlaw 2016-11-02

unit 3b vocab julianna wardlaw crossword puzzle

Across

the different appearances of the moon throughout the month
a natural or arteficial body that revolves around a objects gravity
a spin of a object on its axis
the tide of minimum range during an equinox

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the point where the sun appears to cross the celestial equator
a tide that ocurs on a full moon between 2 months
the point when the sun is farthest away from the equator
the time it takes for earth to rotate once on its axis
time required for the earth to orbit around the sun once
the force or attraction between two objects due to their size
a division of tempatures and times of the growing season

11 Clues: a spin of a object on its axis • the tide of minimum range during an equinox • a tide that ocurs on a full moon between 2 months • the time it takes for earth to rotate once on its axis • the point when the sun is farthest away from the equator • time required for the earth to orbit around the sun once • a division of tempatures and times of the growing season • ...

Chapter 8 2024-07-09

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If the phases of the data collection are distinctly separated by substantial periods of time
this relative importance or weighing of quantitative and qualitative methods as a means of answering the guiding research questions
the stage at which integration occurs
The qualitative and quantitative strands are kept entirely separate
the researcher collects quantitative and qualitative data at the same time.
The researcher collects quantitative and qualitative data at the same time
Complex models for integrating aspects of quantitative and qualitative research
occurs when the researcher implements the study in two distinct phases
when a researcher collects and analyzes both quantitative and qualitative data within traditional quantitative or qualitative designs
The intentional integration of the studies quantitative and qualitative strands
This mixed methods design occurs in distinct interactive phases

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When the researcher mixes the two methods but most occur prior to the final interpretation of results
a mixed methods design whereby the researcher conducts the entire study within a transformative theoretical framework
The extent to which the two strands remain independent or interact with each other
If the phases of data collection are simultaneous or occur relatively close in time
The study begins with in prioritizes the collection and Analysis of qualitative data during the first phase
Occurs when the researcher implements multiple phases that include sequential and/or concurrent timing
when a researcher implements both quant and qual strands simultaneously during the same phase of the study.
occurs in distinct interactive phases
Deals with the temporal relationship between quantitative and qualitative strands in a mixed method study
combines both sequential and concurrent strands over a period of time in which the researcher is implementing multiple studies

21 Clues: the stage at which integration occurs • occurs in distinct interactive phases • This mixed methods design occurs in distinct interactive phases • The qualitative and quantitative strands are kept entirely separate • occurs when the researcher implements the study in two distinct phases • The researcher collects quantitative and qualitative data at the same time • ...

moon 2024-04-04

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Celestial heralds, blazing fleeting trails through the night sky.
Ethereal veil, cradling the delicate dance of life.
Azure enigma, lost in the depths of the solar abyss.
Colossal gas giant, harbinger of tempestuous beauty in the void.
Ringed marvel, veiled in cosmic splendor.
Blue jewel suspended in cosmic obscurity, harboring the dance of life.
Scarred lunar visage, etched by ancient cosmic collisions.
Lunar rebirth, veiled in the cloak of celestial mystery.
Celestial embrace, binding the cosmos in an eternal dance of attraction.
Celestial trajectories, woven by gravitational harmonies.
Earth's celestial companion, shrouded in silvery enigma.
Realm of silvered dreams, bathed in the glow of Earth's reflection.
Celestial countenance, gazing upon the cosmic expanse.
Ancient muse, guiding nocturnal voyagers through the celestial expanse.
The abyss of the cosmos, where vacuum meets infinite possibility.

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Architect of cosmic laws, unveiling the mechanics of the universe.
Arcane lunar form, a delicate sliver in the celestial tapestry.
Ruddy desert realm, beckoning explorers with its ancient secrets.
Lunar ascent, heralding the gradual return of nocturnal radiance.
Portal to the cosmic frontier, unveiling the secrets of the universe.
Eccentric wanderer, cloaked in cosmic anonymity.
Radiant lunar zenith, illuminating the nocturnal domain.
Lunar phase, caught in the delicate balance between shadow and light.
Pioneer of lunar footfalls, imprinting humanity's legacy upon alien soil.
The lunar phase in its diminishment, a subtle farewell to its brilliance.
Scholar of the cosmos, deciphering the whispers of the stars.
Epic odyssey that bridged humanity to the lunar frontier.
Cosmic veil, unfurling to reveal the tapestry of stars.
Celestial pulse, shaping the ebb and flow of terrestrial waters.
Vanguard of human exploration, reaching for the celestial horizon.

30 Clues: Ringed marvel, veiled in cosmic splendor. • Eccentric wanderer, cloaked in cosmic anonymity. • Ethereal veil, cradling the delicate dance of life. • Azure enigma, lost in the depths of the solar abyss. • Celestial countenance, gazing upon the cosmic expanse. • Cosmic veil, unfurling to reveal the tapestry of stars. • ...

Moon crossword 2022-10-07

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what are the moon's phases called altogether?
when something spins.
when something goes completely around another thing.

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what is the moon phase called when it is farthest away from the sun?
the force of pull of one thing to another thing.
what is the moon phase called when it's closest to the sun?
what does the moon's gravity cause on earth?

7 Clues: when something spins. • what does the moon's gravity cause on earth? • what are the moon's phases called altogether? • the force of pull of one thing to another thing. • when something goes completely around another thing. • what is the moon phase called when it's closest to the sun? • what is the moon phase called when it is farthest away from the sun?

Sanad Abueteen Week 31 Vocabulary 2022-04-11

Sanad Abueteen Week 31 Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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A natural or artificial or body revolves around a planet
is only partially blocked
phases The passing of the moon through the Earth's shadow at full moon

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A force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses and that decreases as the distance between the objects increases
Outer part of the shadow cast by the Earth or the moon in which
An event in which the shadow of one celestial body falls on another
A shadow that blocks sunlight, such as the conical section in the shadow of the Earth or the moon

7 Clues: is only partially blocked • A natural or artificial or body revolves around a planet • Outer part of the shadow cast by the Earth or the moon in which • An event in which the shadow of one celestial body falls on another • phases The passing of the moon through the Earth's shadow at full moon • ...

Earth and the Moon 2023-03-10

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The different forms in a cycle
A moon that has curved sides and pointed edges

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A moon that seems to bulge on one side
When you can see more of the moon at night
When you can see less of the moon at night

5 Clues: The different forms in a cycle • A moon that seems to bulge on one side • When you can see more of the moon at night • When you can see less of the moon at night • A moon that has curved sides and pointed edges

Unit 4 Week 4 Vocabulary 2024-11-11

Unit 4 Week 4 Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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Different stages in a cycle, like the moon’s changes
Something clearly defined or exact.
A group of related things that happen in order
A thin, curved shape, often seen with the moon.

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A tool to see distant objects in the sky
The small, visible part of the moon when it’s partly lit spin or turn in a circle.
Something clearly defined or exact.
A scientist who studies space

8 Clues: A scientist who studies space • Something clearly defined or exact. • Something clearly defined or exact. • A tool to see distant objects in the sky • A group of related things that happen in order • A thin, curved shape, often seen with the moon. • Different stages in a cycle, like the moon’s changes • ...

GF Mag Crossword 4 2023-03-29

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band with a name kind of like "diamond jelly"
synonym for lie
the ivy league that the Debate team visited
TC DECA advisor
the one that's adjacent over hypotenuse
to fit with clothes
Roberson swimmer that broke records
Late Foo Fighters drummer first name
80's teen who took a legendary day off
going solo
GF design editor first name
a stag
Journalist that takes us around the world in this issue

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Tim Horton's country
When the moon phases are visible on the right side
The fish in Caesar's salad dressing
Mean Mr _______ (Beatles song)
journalist that informs us about boots
the plate dinosaur
Harrison Bergeron and Breakfast of Champions writer
Next years Golden Fleece Editor in Chief!!
Drummer for Queen last name
Female star of Speed

23 Clues: a stag • going solo • synonym for lie • TC DECA advisor • the plate dinosaur • to fit with clothes • Tim Horton's country • Female star of Speed • Drummer for Queen last name • GF design editor first name • Mean Mr _______ (Beatles song) • The fish in Caesar's salad dressing • Roberson swimmer that broke records • Late Foo Fighters drummer first name • ...

Week 6 Vocab. 2016-09-28

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a long journey
evaluate someone based on a test
a detailed analysis
become larger in distance from side to side
is defined as the parts of a story after the climax
form a conclusion about something
a suspensful action
examine a thing in order to determine its accuracy
an original source to back up facts
a meteoroid that has entered the earth's atmosphere.
further improve the quality
obtain something from a specified source

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a celestial body moving about the sun
make larger
form an idea of the amount
traveling to a unknown place to learn about it
an alternate source of information
a small rocky body orbiting the sun
the phases of the moon
involving many carefully arranged parts or details

20 Clues: make larger • a long journey • a detailed analysis • a suspensful action • the phases of the moon • form an idea of the amount • further improve the quality • evaluate someone based on a test • form a conclusion about something • an alternate source of information • a small rocky body orbiting the sun • an original source to back up facts • a celestial body moving about the sun • ...

Moon Phases Crossword Puzzle 2020-12-14

Moon Phases Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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This object is the Earths only satellite?
This moon phase can't be seen what phase is it?
This moon phase is a half started quarter?
This moon phase gets few light & looks banana?

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This moon phase is not full but more than half?
This moon phase is when a phase is increasing?
This moon phase is when a phase is decreasing?
This moon phase gets direct sunlight so it is a?
This moon phase is half ended quarter?

9 Clues: This moon phase is half ended quarter? • This object is the Earths only satellite? • This moon phase is a half started quarter? • This moon phase is when a phase is increasing? • This moon phase is when a phase is decreasing? • This moon phase gets few light & looks banana? • This moon phase is not full but more than half? • ...

Phases of the moon 2020-12-15

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-the Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. The Moon orbits Earth at an average distance of 384,402 km, or 1.28 light-seconds.
-the Moon does not emit its own light, shining instead by reflecting sunlight. A week after New Moon, the Moon reaches its First Quarter.
-the Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. The Moon orbits Earth at an average distance of 384,402 km, or 1.28 light-seconds.
-in astronomy, the new moon is the first lunar phase, when the Moon and Sun have the same ecliptic longitude. At this phase, the lunar disk is not visible to the unaided eye, except when silhouetted during a solar eclipse.
-crescent definition is - the moon at any stage between new moon and first quarter and National Geographic, "What is that glow from Europa?," 11 Nov. 2020

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-a quarter moon occurs when we see the Moon half illuminated by the Sun, and half enshrouded in darkness. You can have a first quarter moon, when the Moon is halfway between a new moon and full moon.
-third Quarter Moon is the last primary phase when the Moon has reached the third, or last, quarter of its orbit around Earth, hence the name.
-a gibbous” moon is any moon that appears more than half lighted but less than full.
-The full moon is the lunar phase when the Moon appears fully illuminated from Earth's perspective. This occurs when Earth is located between the Sun and the Moon.
-the moon is called a waning moon when it is in the phase in which its visible surface area is getting smaller. A waning moon occurs between a full moon (when the visible surface is fully round and lit up) and a new moon (when the surface that faces Earth is completely covered in shadow).

10 Clues: -a gibbous” moon is any moon that appears more than half lighted but less than full. • -the Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. The Moon orbits Earth at an average distance of 384,402 km, or 1.28 light-seconds. • -the Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. The Moon orbits Earth at an average distance of 384,402 km, or 1.28 light-seconds. • ...

Tides and gravity 2023-03-07

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a piece of the coast line that goes threw phases of coverage and exposure.
has more to do with the ocean
the moon can be on either side of the earth for this to occur
a movement of water rising and falling

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deals with more dry land
a force that attracts two objects together
a tide after the first or third quarter moon

7 Clues: deals with more dry land • has more to do with the ocean • a movement of water rising and falling • a force that attracts two objects together • a tide after the first or third quarter moon • the moon can be on either side of the earth for this to occur • a piece of the coast line that goes threw phases of coverage and exposure.

Science Review 2021-02-04

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process of destroying mold, yeast and bacteria from milk
when this erupts, it can send lava down its sides
everything that isn't energy
layer of gases that surround the Earth
the largest planet in the Milky Way Galaxy

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the moon has different looks called lunar ______
animal that eats meat
animal that lives in the desert
a huge explosion that started the universe
stored energy
this can be part of an ax
energy of motion
part of plant that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil
this force causes the earth to move suddenly and shake

14 Clues: stored energy • energy of motion • animal that eats meat • this can be part of an ax • everything that isn't energy • animal that lives in the desert • layer of gases that surround the Earth • a huge explosion that started the universe • the largest planet in the Milky Way Galaxy • the moon has different looks called lunar ______ • ...

ph and gh as /f/ 2024-04-24

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a 3D shape
a device to take pictures or make calls
when two letters combine to make one sound
a picture made by using a camera
you should cover this with your sleeve
the moon goes through these

Down

the collection of 26 letters in the english language
a highly intelligent mammal
an diagram that shows the relation between 2 areas
when 3 letters combine to make one sound
a small rodent with large teeth that likes to burrow
an award given to the winner
the study of matter and energy
the largest land mammal

14 Clues: a 3D shape • the largest land mammal • a highly intelligent mammal • the moon goes through these • an award given to the winner • the study of matter and energy • a picture made by using a camera • you should cover this with your sleeve • a device to take pictures or make calls • when 3 letters combine to make one sound • when two letters combine to make one sound • ...

Woon crossword 2021-11-24

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an environment
a branch of science

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the study of living organisms
is a person who studies or an expert of knowledge
is a resistance what moves over another
a systematic study of the structure which we are doing now
a moon phases
is a planet that we live on

8 Clues: a moon phases • an environment • a branch of science • is a planet that we live on • the study of living organisms • is a resistance what moves over another • is a person who studies or an expert of knowledge • a systematic study of the structure which we are doing now

crossword vocab 2022-02-24

Across

things coming out in order
the partial eclipse looks like a crescent and is shaped like a c
when something turns around its axis
make distant objects look near

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pointed piece that has been broken cut or torn
exact or particular
studies the stars and planets
different stages of the moon

8 Clues: exact or particular • things coming out in order • different stages of the moon • studies the stars and planets • make distant objects look near • when something turns around its axis • pointed piece that has been broken cut or torn • the partial eclipse looks like a crescent and is shaped like a c

titus-physics crossword 2024-03-07

titus-physics crossword crossword puzzle

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a huge system of millions of stars held together by gravity
the going around or circleing of an object
the plate boundry where two plates are going away from each other
the type of star that our sun is
breaks down rocks and sediment ready to be moved by erosion
spinning of an object
never lived
moves weathered sediment

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the phases of the moon
the pressure system that has clear skies
the pressure system that has stormy whether
the plate boundry of two plates colliding
the depositing of sediment
living or once living

14 Clues: never lived • spinning of an object • living or once living • the phases of the moon • moves weathered sediment • the depositing of sediment • the type of star that our sun is • the pressure system that has clear skies • the plate boundry of two plates colliding • the going around or circleing of an object • the pressure system that has stormy whether • ...

Moon 2024-05-08

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Of, determined by, or resembling the moon.
When something passes through something else's umbral shadow.
The 3rd planet from the sun
What the moon is doing when the light is growing.
Relating to or determined by the sun.
When the light is shrinking and it is less than 50% illuminated.
What kind of moon it is when less than 50% is illuminated.
When the light is shrinking and it is more than 50% illuminated.
A series of events that repeat in the same order.
When the light is growing and it is 50% illuminated.

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What kind of moon it is when all of the moon is illuminated.
When the light is shrinking and it is 50% illuminated.
What kind of moon it is when none of the moon is illuminated.
When the light is growing and it is less than 50% illuminated.
When the light is growing and it is more than 50% illuminated.
What kind of moon it is when more than 50% is illuminated.
What kind of moon it is when 50% is illuminated.
When something circles around something using gravity and inertia.
What the moon is doing when the light is shrinking.
The space rock that orbits earth.

20 Clues: The 3rd planet from the sun • The space rock that orbits earth. • Relating to or determined by the sun. • Of, determined by, or resembling the moon. • What kind of moon it is when 50% is illuminated. • What the moon is doing when the light is growing. • A series of events that repeat in the same order. • What the moon is doing when the light is shrinking. • ...

Moon 2023-02-23

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Mountainous areas on the moon that are usually light in color.
The sun’s effect on tides is about ____ that of the moon.
The part of the lunar cycle when you see more and more of the moon.
The phase of the lunar cycle when you don’t see any of the moon lit up. (2 words)
This occurs for us when the direct rays of the sun reaches 23.5 degrees north latitude. (2 words)
Smooth, low areas on the moon that are usually dark in color.
These tides occur when the moon and sun are aligned together creating larger tides.
The tendency of an object to resist a change in motion.
The phase of the lunar cycle when you see the right half of the side facing us. (2 words)
The part of the lunar cycle when you see less and less of the moon.
The period of ____ is the time it takes for an object to spin on its axis.
The period of ____ is the time it takes an object to orbit another object.
The moon is one _______ (fraction) the size of Earth.
The partial shadow during an eclipse.
These tides occur when the moon and sun are at right angle creating smaller tides.
Debris deposited around a crater.
__________ rotation is when the moon rotates and revolves at the same rate.
The amount of light hitting the moon’s surface increases and decreases from _____ to _____.
This theory states that a mars sized body collided with the earth and formed the moon.

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An ______ eclipse occurs when the moon is further from the Earth and leaves a ring of sun around the moon. (2 words)
An _________ occurs when the direct rays of the sun reach the equator.
The phase of the lunar cycle when you see most but not all of the moon.
The phase of the lunar cycle when you see the whole moon. (2 words)
An imaginary line that passes through the center of the planet, from pole to pole.
The full complete shadow during an eclipse.
The term that refers to the moon.
Occurs when an object/planet blocks part but not all of the sun or moon.
This occurs for us when the direct rays of the sun reaches 23.5 degrees south latitude. (2 words)
The attracting force between two objects.
The tilt of the Earth’s axis is just over ________ degrees. (2 words)
This eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon.
The phase of the lunar cycle when you see a sliver of the moon.
High and low tides occur _____ a day.
The path an object takes when revolving around another object.
The eclipse occurs when the moon comes between the sun and the Earth.
Gravity on the moon is one ______ (fraction) that of Earth’s gravity.

36 Clues: The term that refers to the moon. • Debris deposited around a crater. • The partial shadow during an eclipse. • High and low tides occur _____ a day. • The attracting force between two objects. • The full complete shadow during an eclipse. • The moon is one _______ (fraction) the size of Earth. • The tendency of an object to resist a change in motion. • ...

Solar Eclipse 2024-04-08

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A luminous celestial body made up of hot gases, like our sun
Related to the sun or derived from it, like solar energy
The star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat
Earth's natural satellite that orbits around it at night
A vast system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity
A soft, radiant light emitted by an object or substance
A dark area caused by an object blocking light from a source
The planet we live on, known as the "Blue Planet"
An optical instrument used for observing distant objects in space
A circular band or loop shape, like Saturn's rings
The period of light between sunrise and sunset
A celestial object composed of ice, dust, and gas that develops a glowing tail
Electromagnetic radiation that allows us to see and brightens our world
A recurring sequence or pattern that repeats over time
The different stages or appearances of the moon or a celestial body

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The study of celestial objects, space, and the universe
Complete or whole, as in a total eclipse
The path followed by a celestial object around another object
The vast, seemingly infinite expanse that contains all celestial objects
Related to the moon, like lunar phases or lunar landings
The expanse above us that contains the sun, moon, stars, and clouds
Incomplete or not whole, as in a partial eclipse
The period of darkness when the sun is below the horizon
A facility equipped for observing
When one celestial body blocks the light from another, like a solar or lunar eclipse

25 Clues: A facility equipped for observing • Complete or whole, as in a total eclipse • The period of light between sunrise and sunset • Incomplete or not whole, as in a partial eclipse • The planet we live on, known as the "Blue Planet" • A circular band or loop shape, like Saturn's rings • A recurring sequence or pattern that repeats over time • ...

Solar Eclipse 2024-04-08

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A luminous celestial body made up of hot gases, like our sun
Related to the sun or derived from it, like solar energy
The star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat
Earth's natural satellite that orbits around it at night
A vast system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity
A soft, radiant light emitted by an object or substance
A dark area caused by an object blocking light from a source
The planet we live on, known as the "Blue Planet"
An optical instrument used for observing distant objects in space
A circular band or loop shape, like Saturn's rings
The period of light between sunrise and sunset
A celestial object composed of ice, dust, and gas that develops a glowing tail
Electromagnetic radiation that allows us to see and brightens our world
A recurring sequence or pattern that repeats over time
The different stages or appearances of the moon or a celestial body

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The study of celestial objects, space, and the universe
Complete or whole, as in a total eclipse
The path followed by a celestial object around another object
The vast, seemingly infinite expanse that contains all celestial objects
Related to the moon, like lunar phases or lunar landings
The expanse above us that contains the sun, moon, stars, and clouds
Incomplete or not whole, as in a partial eclipse
The period of darkness when the sun is below the horizon
A facility equipped for observing
When one celestial body blocks the light from another, like a solar or lunar eclipse

science 2024-03-22

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he process whereby particles of liquids, gases, or solids intermingle as the result of their spontaneous movement caused by thermal agitation and in dissolved substances move from a region of higher to one of lower concentration.
the star around which the earth orbits.
is the study of everything in the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere.
A consumer is a person or a group who intends to order, or use purchased goods, products, or services primarily for personal, social, family, household and similar needs.
1/8.
is the first lunar phase after the New Moon.
is an assumption, an idea that is proposed for the sake of argument so that it can be tested to see if it might be true.
an optical instrument consisting of a lens or a combination of lenses for making enlarged or magnified images of minute objects.
the natural satellite of the earth, visible (chiefly at night) by reflected light from the sun.
The scientific study of the origin of the Earth along with its rocks, minerals, land forms, and life forms, and of the processes that have affected them over the course of the Earth's history.

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the three months from January 1 to March 31:
One of the four phases of the moon, occurring when the earth lies between the sun and the moon so that the moon is visible as a fully illuminated disc
something that is related to the moon.
the place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
a giant floating rock
the smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms and the tissues of the body.
biome is an area classified according to the species that live in that location.
the moon's phase when its dark side is toward the earth
a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material.

20 Clues: 1/8. • a giant floating rock • something that is related to the moon. • the star around which the earth orbits. • the three months from January 1 to March 31: • is the first lunar phase after the New Moon. • the moon's phase when its dark side is toward the earth • based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science. • ...

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