moon phases Crossword Puzzles
science 2019-12-28
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- a group of atoms joined in a particular way
- change flows molecules changes phases
- water that can be any shape
- turns from gas to liquid
- you can see it
- turns from solid to liquid
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- when a liquid turns into a solid
- turns to a hard structure
- turns from water to gas
- phase phases that molecules are part of
- Boyle energy by Robert Boyle and talks about gases
- has no shape
12 Clues: has no shape • you can see it • turns from water to gas • turns from gas to liquid • turns to a hard structure • turns from solid to liquid • water that can be any shape • when a liquid turns into a solid • change flows molecules changes phases • phase phases that molecules are part of • a group of atoms joined in a particular way • ...
Planets and Dwarf Planets 2021-04-21
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- has 2 moons
- moon named Weywot
- moon named Actaea
- nearest planet to the sun
- moon named Xiangliu
- smallest dwarf planet
- has 53 confirmed & 29 awaiting confirmation moons
- coldest planet in the solar system
- hottest planet in the solar system
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- was discovered on 18 June 2002
- moons named Namaka and Hi'iaka
- biggest planet in the solar system
- we are on it
- moon named MK2
- disqualified from being a planet in 2006
- moon named Vanth
- farthest planet from the solar system
- takes 11,400 years to complete an orbit
- has a moon named Dysnomia
19 Clues: has 2 moons • we are on it • moon named MK2 • moon named Vanth • moon named Weywot • moon named Actaea • moon named Xiangliu • smallest dwarf planet • nearest planet to the sun • has a moon named Dysnomia • was discovered on 18 June 2002 • moons named Namaka and Hi'iaka • biggest planet in the solar system • coldest planet in the solar system • hottest planet in the solar system • ...
5C Crossword #2 2025-02-05
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- the Moon phase about one week after the new Moon
- the first Moon phase
- different shapes of the Moon in one month
- when the Sun goes down in the evening
- the moon phase about 3 weeks after the new Moon
- when the Sun goes up in the morning
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- the fifth planet from the Sun
- the Moon phase about 2 weeks after the new Moon
- the fourth planet from the Sun
- the sixth planet from the Sun
- the first planet from the Sun
- a ball of rock that moves around a planet
- the second planet from the Sun
- to spin or turn around
- the eighth planet from the Sun
- the third planet from the Sun. The planet that humans live on
- a very large object that moves around a star
- the seventh planet from the Sun
18 Clues: the first Moon phase • to spin or turn around • the fifth planet from the Sun • the sixth planet from the Sun • the first planet from the Sun • the fourth planet from the Sun • the second planet from the Sun • the eighth planet from the Sun • the seventh planet from the Sun • when the Sun goes up in the morning • when the Sun goes down in the evening • ...
Moons of the Solar System 2022-03-22
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- the planets without moons
- largest moon of Neptune, orbits in retrograde
- most impacted moon
- the moon of Earth
- smallest of the 5 major satellites of Uranus
- darkest moon
- one of the most eccentrically orbiting moons
- same side always faces the planet
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- liquid water ocean under water ice crust, likely has life
- moons of mars
- shepherd moons of Uranus
- brightest moon
- largest moon
- most volcanic moon
- most earth-like moon
- darkest of the 5 major satellites of Uranus
16 Clues: largest moon • darkest moon • moons of mars • brightest moon • the moon of Earth • most volcanic moon • most impacted moon • most earth-like moon • shepherd moons of Uranus • the planets without moons • same side always faces the planet • darkest of the 5 major satellites of Uranus • smallest of the 5 major satellites of Uranus • one of the most eccentrically orbiting moons • ...
birthday 2024-07-26
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- a species within the genus canis
- a mythical creature some humans turn into during specific moon phases
- what baby wolves are called and the name of the chicago baseball team
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- an attractant natural scent akin to hormones
- a subgenre of speculative erotic fan fiction whose premise is that a dominance hierarchy exists that is divided using titular greek letters
- what a group of wolves is called
6 Clues: a species within the genus canis • what a group of wolves is called • an attractant natural scent akin to hormones • a mythical creature some humans turn into during specific moon phases • what baby wolves are called and the name of the chicago baseball team • ...
Grade 1* Review 2012-12-27
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- It looks black but it has no color
- The pupil lets ______________ intro your eye.
- The nerves will send ___________________ to the brain.
- He was sitting at the ___________________.
- Owl was ______________ when he couldn't see Moon.
- Medicine is very _________________
- Tiny things that helps us smell
- Owl saw the ___________ of the moon.
- We have 5 _____________ organs
- We use these to hear
- Owl shouted _______________ to Moon. "Good Bye Moon"
- We have taste ______________ on our toungue.
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- Moon was hiding behind the ______________
- Owl wears _______________ to bed.
- The smallest moon is called the ____________ moon.
- We touch with our _____________
- I like candy, because candy is very _______________
- We put it around our eyes when we don't want to see
- A lemon is very _______________
- We use these to see
- We use this to smell
- He decided to _____________ a hill.
22 Clues: We use these to see • We use this to smell • We use these to hear • We have 5 _____________ organs • We touch with our _____________ • Tiny things that helps us smell • A lemon is very _______________ • Owl wears _______________ to bed. • It looks black but it has no color • Medicine is very _________________ • He decided to _____________ a hill. • ...
Earth Moon Sun Vocabulary 2022-11-30
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- a moon phase that more than a half moon.
- A moon phase that looks like a full circle.
- The sun, the planets, and other objects.
- A planet outside of our solar system.
- An object or diagram that helps us understand something.
- When the moon is completely dark.
- A moon phase that is less than a half moon.
- Something that happens over and over.
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- Line that divides light and dark on the moon.
- A moon outside of our solar system.
- the path the moon follows around Earth.
- The shape of the illuminated part of the moon.
- To shine a light on something.
- How it takes the Earth to obit the Sun.
- The star in the center of our solar system
- The rocky sphere that orbits the Earth.
16 Clues: To shine a light on something. • When the moon is completely dark. • A moon outside of our solar system. • A planet outside of our solar system. • Something that happens over and over. • the path the moon follows around Earth. • How it takes the Earth to obit the Sun. • The rocky sphere that orbits the Earth. • a moon phase that more than a half moon. • ...
Earth moon and sun Crossword 2025-03-10
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- a moon phase that looks like a half a circle from earth
- the sun the planets that orbit the sun and other objects that orbit the sun
- the relative slice of things
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
- a moon outside our solar system
- the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from the earth
- a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from earth
- the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the moon) travels around a larger object (like earth)
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
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- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our universe
- when the moon is completely dark
- a moon phase that looks like more than a half circle from earth
- a planet outside our solar system
- the border between light and dark on the moon.
- on object,diagram or computer program that helps us understand something by making simpler or easier to see
- moon a moon phase that in which the moon is not visible from earth
18 Clues: the relative slice of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • the border between light and dark on the moon. • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth • something we observe to be similar over and over again • ...
Earth,Moon and Sun 2025-03-10
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- a moon phase that looks like a half a circle from earth
- the sun the planets that orbit the sun and other objects that orbit the sun
- the relative slice of things
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
- a moon outside our solar system
- the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from the earth
- a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from earth
- the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the moon) travels around a larger object (like earth)
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
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- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our universe
- when the moon is completely dark
- a moon phase that looks like more than a half circle from earth
- a planet outside our solar system
- the border between light and dark on the moon.
- on object,diagram or computer program that helps us understand something by making simpler or easier to see
- moon a moon phase that in which the moon is not visible from earth
18 Clues: the relative slice of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • the border between light and dark on the moon. • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth • something we observe to be similar over and over again • ...
Earth, Moon, And Sun Crossword 2025-03-10
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- a moon phase that looks like a half a circle from earth
- the sun the planets that orbit the sun and other objects that orbit the sun
- the relative slice of things
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
- a moon outside our solar system
- the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from the earth
- a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from earth
- the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the moon) travels around a larger object (like earth)
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
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- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our universe
- when the moon is completely dark
- a moon phase that looks like more than a half circle from earth
- a planet outside our solar system
- the border between light and dark on the moon.
- on object,diagram or computer program that helps us understand something by making simpler or easier to see
- moon a moon phase that in which the moon is not visible from earth
18 Clues: the relative slice of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • the border between light and dark on the moon. • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth • something we observe to be similar over and over again • ...
Earth, Moon and Sun 2025-03-10
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- a moon phase that looks like a half a circle from earth
- the sun the planets that orbit the sun and other objects that orbit the sun
- the relative slice of things
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
- a moon outside our solar system
- the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from the earth
- a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from earth
- the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the moon) travels around a larger object (like earth)
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
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- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our universe
- when the moon is completely dark
- a moon phase that looks like more than a half circle from earth
- a planet outside our solar system
- the border between light and dark on the moon.
- on object,diagram or computer program that helps us understand something by making simpler or easier to see
- moon a moon phase that in which the moon is not visible from earth
18 Clues: the relative slice of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • the border between light and dark on the moon. • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth • something we observe to be similar over and over again • ...
Earth/Moon/Sun Glossary 2025-03-11
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- A planet outside our solar system.
- The amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars.
- The border between light and dark on the Moon.
- The shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth.
- A rocky sphere that travels around a planet.
- A moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth.
- The nearly circular path a smaller object(like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like earth).
- An object, diagram or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see.
- A moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth.
- the sun, planets that orbit the sun and objects that orbit the sun.
- A moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from earth.
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- When the moon is completely dark.
- something we observe to be similar over and over again.
- A moon outside our solar system.
- A moon phase that looks like a half circle from Earth.
- To shine light on an object and make it visible.
- The relative size of things
- A moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from earth.
18 Clues: The relative size of things • A moon outside our solar system. • When the moon is completely dark. • A planet outside our solar system. • A rocky sphere that travels around a planet. • The border between light and dark on the Moon. • To shine light on an object and make it visible. • A moon phase that looks like a half circle from Earth. • ...
Space Science 2025-12-21
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- An event when the Sun is partially blocked by the Moon
- The period of about two weeks where the illuminated part of the Moon is increasing from a new moon to a full moon
- A name given to the Moon during a lunar eclipse while it is completely in Earth’s shadow
- An event when the Sun partly or completely disappears from view, while the Moon moves between it and the Earth
- An imaginary line drawn around the middle of the Earth, equidistant between the North and South poles
- A model where the Earth was the centre of the universe
- The half of the Earth north of the equator
- The region in a shadow where the light is completely blocked
- The alignment in astronomy of three objects in a straight line
- The region in a shadow where the light is partially blocked
- One complete orbit
- The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft round a star, planet or moon
- The region around a mass where another object can experience its gravity or pull
- The half of the Earth south of the equator
- The point in the Moon’s orbit when it is furthest from the Earth
- A model with the Sun as the centre of the solar system
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- The period of about two weeks where the illuminated part of the Moon is decreasing from a full moon to a new moon
- Occurs when one rotation of an orbiting body takes the same length of time as one orbit
- The bright area of the Moon and its shape when seen from Earth
- An event when a full moon becomes dark as it enters the Earth’s shadow
- A year that happens every four years and has an extra day on 29 February
- The time taken to complete one orbit or revolution
- The point in the Moon’s orbit when the Moon is closest to the Earth
- An event when the Moon blocks the Sun, but the Moon is not at its closest point to Earth, so the outer edge of the Sun is still visible
- An optical instrument for making distant objects appear nearer and larger
- An event when the Sun is completely blocked by the Moon
26 Clues: One complete orbit • The half of the Earth north of the equator • The half of the Earth south of the equator • The time taken to complete one orbit or revolution • An event when the Sun is partially blocked by the Moon • A model where the Earth was the centre of the universe • A model with the Sun as the centre of the solar system • ...
Eclipses 2025-10-16
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- The Moon phase needed for a solar eclipse
- The Moon phase needed for a lunar eclipse
- When the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth
- Time when the eclipse is at its peak
- Small bright points of sunlight seen just before totality
- When the Moon blocks a star or planet
- Shadow region where only part of the Sun is blocked
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- When part of the Moon or Sun is covered
- Outer lighter part of a shadow
- The tilt of the Moon’s orbit
- The path the Moon takes around Earth
- The plane Earth orbits the Sun on
- A rare alignment of Earth, Moon, and Sun
- A repeating eclipse cycle (~18 years)
- When Earth passes between the Sun and Moon
- When the Moon completely covers the Sun
- The darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse
- The bright ring seen around the Sun during an annular eclipse
18 Clues: The tilt of the Moon’s orbit • Outer lighter part of a shadow • The plane Earth orbits the Sun on • The path the Moon takes around Earth • Time when the eclipse is at its peak • A repeating eclipse cycle (~18 years) • When the Moon blocks a star or planet • When part of the Moon or Sun is covered • When the Moon completely covers the Sun • ...
Bodies in our Solar System 2022-05-21
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- was hit by an asteroid while developing
- a Galilean moon the size of Mercury
- a Galilean moon with a liquid ocean under its crust
- this planet is covered in iron
- one of the reasons pluto was demoted and has only one moon called MK2
- this seperates the rocky planets from the gas giants
- the largest dwarf planet
- the dwarf planet farthest away from the sun
- the smallest planet in our solar system
- the outermost dust of our solar system and where comets are formed
- mars' bigger moon
- roughly the same size as Earth, but spins the opposite way
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- is elliptical in shape since it spins so fast
- Mark Twain was born and died when this passed
- seperates the planets from the dwarf planets
- this trans-Neptunian object has one moon:
- home of the great blue spot
- known for having an unexplainable white dot
- the largest of the Galilean moons
- (look it up)
- has at least seven layers of rings
- the scientific name for our moon
- has a moon so comprable to this body's size, they actually orbit each other
- 1000 of this would fit in the sun
- this moon is under consideration for terraforming
- mars' smaller moon
- the only known habitable planet
- a Galilean moon and the first moon to be discovered after our own
- the brightest object in the sky
29 Clues: (look it up) • mars' bigger moon • mars' smaller moon • the largest dwarf planet • home of the great blue spot • this planet is covered in iron • the only known habitable planet • the brightest object in the sky • the scientific name for our moon • the largest of the Galilean moons • 1000 of this would fit in the sun • has at least seven layers of rings • ...
time,tides and seasons 2013-10-29
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- circle one month a year this has full daylight for 24 hrs
- the time between a full moon and new moon
- the time between a new moon and full moon
- each country has its own
- we do circles around it
- the lines going vertically down a map
- something resulting from waves
- the.....of the moon
- the process of turning
- the line that separates the southern and northern hemisphere
- tide weak tides are called
- moon when u cant see the moon
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- the Earth.....the sun
- tide higher tides are called
- the earth spins on an
- what keeps us on the ground
- the outside of the earth keeping the oxygen in
- the season at christmas
- the first bit of the coordinate
- the earth is on a 23 degree
20 Clues: the.....of the moon • the Earth.....the sun • the earth spins on an • the process of turning • the season at christmas • we do circles around it • each country has its own • tide weak tides are called • what keeps us on the ground • the earth is on a 23 degree • tide higher tides are called • moon when u cant see the moon • something resulting from waves • ...
Astronomy 2021-12-09
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- The phase of the Moon after a Full Moon.
- The name of the star in the center of the Solar System.
- The planet that appears to look like the Earth's Moon.
- The phase of the Moon when it appears from Earth to start to be lit up.
- The only planet in the Solar System with flowing, liquid water.
- The phase of the Moon when it appears completely dark from Earth.
- A dwarf planet that is part of the Kuiper Belt.
- The spinning of a planet on it's axis causing day and night.
- The name of the only natural satellite orbiting the Earth.
- The planet that is a gas giant and has the most moons.
- the invisible line that goes through the north and south pole of the Earth.
- The amount of the Moon that is always lit by the Sun's rays.
- The hottest planet.
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- The phase of the Moon just before a New Moon.
- The only planet invaded by robots.
- The planet with ice and rock rings.
- The one orbit or full movement of a planet in one year around the Sun.
- The phase of the Moon when it appears from Earth almost completely lit up.
- The planet that is farthest from the Sun in the Solar System.
- The phase of the Moon when it appears completely lit up from Earth.
- The planet that is tilted on it's side.
21 Clues: The hottest planet. • The only planet invaded by robots. • The planet with ice and rock rings. • The planet that is tilted on it's side. • The phase of the Moon after a Full Moon. • The phase of the Moon just before a New Moon. • A dwarf planet that is part of the Kuiper Belt. • The planet that appears to look like the Earth's Moon. • ...
Lunar cycle, tides, and the sun 2023-05-05
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- Moon is losing light
- When the tide is at its lowest
- What causes jet winds
- The pull of gravity
- The force pulling towards everything the center of the earth
- The cycle of the moon
- A chemical having the atomic number of 2
- A chemical having the atomic number of 1
- The star in the center of our solar system
- The rise and fall of the ocean
- The stage of life a star is in before it becomes a redgiant
- The light coming from the sun
- Moon is entirely illuminated
- During a full or new moon
- A dark spot on the sun's surface
- One phase before or after the new moon
- Another word for revolution
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- 7th phase in the lunar cycle
- 3rd phase in the lunar cycle
- What fills up oceans, rivers, lakes, ect.
- When the tide is at its highest
- A burst of radiation coming from the release of magnetic energy on the sun
- The planet we are living on
- Moon is gaining light
- The opposite of clockwise
- One phase before or after the full moon
- Lighting up
- No light on the moon
- The amount of the moon we can see on any given night
- Earth’s natural satellite that reflects to the sun's light
- The birthplace of stars
- During a 1st or last quarter moon
- Celestial bodies made mostly of hydrogen and helium that produce light
33 Clues: Lighting up • The pull of gravity • Moon is losing light • No light on the moon • What causes jet winds • Moon is gaining light • The cycle of the moon • The birthplace of stars • The opposite of clockwise • During a full or new moon • The planet we are living on • Another word for revolution • 7th phase in the lunar cycle • 3rd phase in the lunar cycle • Moon is entirely illuminated • ...
Eclipse Crossword (April 2024) 2024-04-08
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- The effect seen just before and just after totality when only a few points of sunlight are visible around the Moon's edge; Baily's _____.
- A ______ eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth.
- The point at which an object is farthest from the Earth.
- A magnetic disturbance on the Sun that appears as a dark botch on its surface.
- The point in which an object is closest to the Sun. Earth reaches this point in January.
- The period during a solar eclipse when the Sun's is completely covered by the Moon or the Moon is in the complete shadow of the Earth.
- A solar eclipse that occurs when the apparent size of the Moon is not large enough to completely cover the sun.
- The part of a shadow, as of the Moon or the Earth, within a source of light, usually the Sun, is only partially blocked.
- The upper atmosphere of the Sun. It appears as a halo around it during a total solar eclipse.
- The point in which an object's orbit is closest to Earth.
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- The edge between night and day on the Moon or on a planet. On the Earth, this line moves from east to west.
- A _______ eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, which can only occur when there is a full moon.
- The point at which an object is farthest from the Sun. Earth reaches aphelion every July.
- The ____ of Totality that the Moon's shadow traces on Earth during a total solar eclipse.
- That part of the Moon's shadow that extends beyond the umbra.
- A _____ moon is the complete appearance of the Sun's light on the Moon. A blue moon is simply the appearance of this kind of moon twice within the same month.
- Phase of the Moon when more that half of it appears to be illuminated at night. When the Moon is closer to being Full, it is Waxing; when closer to New, it is Waning.
- A complete shadow, within which a source of light, is completely hidden from view.
- The alignment of celestial bodies so that one is obscured. either partially or totally, the other.
- A _____ moon is the absence of the Sun's light on the Moon, creating a completely dark night sky.
20 Clues: The point at which an object is farthest from the Earth. • The point in which an object's orbit is closest to Earth. • That part of the Moon's shadow that extends beyond the umbra. • A ______ eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. • A magnetic disturbance on the Sun that appears as a dark botch on its surface. • ...
5th Science Chapter 12 Part 2 2025-04-04
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- The launch of this satellite triggered the space race.
- The first American to orbit earth 3 times.
- The first satellite launch by the US.
- The first American in space.
- A condition of the least difference between low and high tides.
- When the moon is larger than a semi-circle but not a complete circle.
- To shrink.
- A solar eclipse always occurs durin gthis moon phase.
- The aircraft that carried the first three men to the moon.
- A large round depression that has been created by the impact of a meteoroid.
- The light-colored high peak on the moon is a mountain called this.
- When the earth and moon are in line with the sun, they occasionally block sunlight from each other. These events are called this.
- A dark flat area on the moon.
- This occurs on the sides of earth that are farthest away from the moon.
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- A condition of the greatest difference between low and high tides.
- As the moon revolves around the Earth, it rotates on this.
- When all of the near side of the moon is illuminated.
- Mare is latin for this word.
- The side of the earth that is closest to the moon experiences _______.
- The moon travels this direction around Earth.
- Spring and neap tides occur this many times during a month.
- This type of eclipse occurs when Earth blocks the sun's light from the full moon.
- The first human in space.
- To grow.
- The periodic rising and falling of the surface level of the ocean.
- The abbreviation for the governmental agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- The shape of the moon indicates what ____ its in.
- This type of eclipse occurs when the moon creates a shadow on earth by blocking some of the sun.
- This was created in 1961 by John F. Kennedy in a effort to place a man on the moon by the end of the decade.
- When the moon is directly between Earth and the sun.
- this is the difference in sea levels between high and low tides.
- The number of hours tides rise and fall for.
- When the moon is a similar shape to the letter C.
- A lunar eclipse always occurs during this moon phase.
34 Clues: To grow. • To shrink. • The first human in space. • Mare is latin for this word. • The first American in space. • A dark flat area on the moon. • The first satellite launch by the US. • The first American to orbit earth 3 times. • The number of hours tides rise and fall for. • The moon travels this direction around Earth. • The shape of the moon indicates what ____ its in. • ...
biology crossword 2023-04-14
31 Clues: C • A • G • T • rr • Rr • RR • pro • ana • telo • CGAT • CGAT • grow • phos • inter • 2helix • ribose • growP2 • codons • phases • middle • 2cells • glucose • 4square • 16square • abnormal • superior • complement • deoxyribose • RNApolymerase • geneexpression
Phases & Energy 2025-10-31
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- Liquid becomes vapor from the surface
- Gas formed from a liquid below its boiling point
- Measure of how hot or cold something is (related to particle motion)
- To hit or strike together
- Gas turning into a liquid
- To change a liquid to a gas by heating
- Liquid turning into a solid
- Energy of motion of particles or objects
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- Change between solid, liquid, and gas (e.g., melting, freezing)
- Total energy of all particles in an object
- Turn into vapor (often by heating)
- Solid turning into a liquid
- Water vapor, often from boiling (visible as mist)
13 Clues: To hit or strike together • Gas turning into a liquid • Solid turning into a liquid • Liquid turning into a solid • Turn into vapor (often by heating) • Liquid becomes vapor from the surface • To change a liquid to a gas by heating • Energy of motion of particles or objects • Total energy of all particles in an object • Gas formed from a liquid below its boiling point • ...
Unit 2 2022-10-14
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- the imaginary line that earth rotates around
- the phase of the moon where you see a quarter of the moon lit on the left
- earth going around the sun
- an eclipse when the earth passes between the moon and sun
- the shape of the moon with less than half lit
- the attraction force between all objects
- the tide during the 1st and 3rd quarter moons
- decreasing light
- the shape of the moon with more than half lit
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- an eclipse when the moon passes between the earth and sun
- increasing light
- earth spinning
- the moon phase when you can see half of the moon
- the moon phase that looks like there is no moon
- the tide during the new and full moons
- the phase of the moon where you see a quarter of the moon lit on the right
16 Clues: earth spinning • increasing light • decreasing light • earth going around the sun • the tide during the new and full moons • the attraction force between all objects • the imaginary line that earth rotates around • the shape of the moon with less than half lit • the tide during the 1st and 3rd quarter moons • the shape of the moon with more than half lit • ...
Earth, Moon, and Sun 2023-04-28
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- a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from earth
- the border between light and dark on the Moon
- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
- a planet outside our solar system
- something wee observe to be similar over and over again
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
- a moon outside our solar system
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
- the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth)
- a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
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- the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
- the state or condition in which there is no apparent force of gravity acting on a body
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
- when the Moon is completely dark
- a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
- the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
- a moon phase in which the moon is not visible from Earth
- a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
18 Clues: a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth • a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth • ...
Earth moon and sun Crossword 2025-03-10
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- a moon phase that looks like a half a circle from earth
- the sun the planets that orbit the sun and other objects that orbit the sun
- the relative slice of things
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
- a moon outside our solar system
- the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from the earth
- a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from earth
- the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the moon) travels around a larger object (like earth)
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
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- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our universe
- when the moon is completely dark
- a moon phase that looks like more than a half circle from earth
- a planet outside our solar system
- the border between light and dark on the moon.
- on object,diagram or computer program that helps us understand something by making simpler or easier to see
- moon a moon phase that in which the moon is not visible from earth
18 Clues: the relative slice of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • the border between light and dark on the moon. • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth • something we observe to be similar over and over again • ...
Sun-Earth-Moon Systems 2022-05-11
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- The season that occurs when the hemisphere is tilted toward the sun
- The moon phase that must occur for a lunar eclipse
- The moon phase when light is on the left
- This and the earth's tilted axis cause seasons
- The moon phase when less than half is lit
- Tides that are higher & lower than normal
- The force from the moon & sun that causes tides
- The season that occurs when the hemisphere is tilted away from the sun
- The celestial body that has the greatest effect on the earth's tides
- The name for the days when there is exactly 12 hours of day & 12 hours of night
- the moon phase that must occur for a solar eclipse
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- The moon phase when more than half is lit
- When the tides are not as high & low as usual
- The name for the longest & shortest days of the year
- The moon phase when light is on the right
- Eclipse in Sun, Moon, Earth order
- Eclipse in Sun, Earth, Moon order
- This causes day and night
- The number of high & low tides that occur every day
19 Clues: This causes day and night • Eclipse in Sun, Moon, Earth order • Eclipse in Sun, Earth, Moon order • The moon phase when light is on the left • The moon phase when more than half is lit • The moon phase when light is on the right • The moon phase when less than half is lit • Tides that are higher & lower than normal • When the tides are not as high & low as usual • ...
Creative and the Arts 2021-11-30
Earth's Moon 2021-05-03
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- the time it takes for one rotation to occur
- less than a full circle
- the quarter moon that is waxing
- an object that orbits another object
- the phase where the moon is a sliver of light
- one object moving around another object
- the phase that occurs when the near side is fully lit
- the source of the moon's light
- how the moon appears to observers on Earth
- the amount of moonlight seen from Earth is decreasing
- a natural satellite
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- the force that pulls the moon towards Earth
- the darkest part of a shadow
- spinning on an axis
- one object in space casts a shadow on another object
- the number of moons that orbit Earth
- the amount of moonlight seen from Earth is increasing
- the number of Earth days for one rotation of the moon
- the phase when the near side of the moon is dark
19 Clues: spinning on an axis • a natural satellite • less than a full circle • the darkest part of a shadow • the source of the moon's light • the quarter moon that is waxing • an object that orbits another object • the number of moons that orbit Earth • one object moving around another object • how the moon appears to observers on Earth • the force that pulls the moon towards Earth • ...
Earth's Moon 2021-05-03
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- the amount of moonlight seen from Earth is decreasing
- the number of moons that orbit Earth
- an object that orbits another object
- the phase that occurs when the near side is fully lit
- the phase when the near side of the moon is dark
- the force that pulls the moon towards Earth
- the darkest part of a shadow
- spinning on an axis
- how the moon appears to observers on Earth
- a natural satellite
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- less than a full circle
- the number of Earth days for one rotation of the moon
- the amount of moonlight seen from Earth is increasing
- one object moving around another object
- one object in space casts a shadow on another object
- the source of the moon's light
- the phase where the moon is a sliver of light
- the time it takes for one rotation to occur
- the quarter moon that is waning
19 Clues: spinning on an axis • a natural satellite • less than a full circle • the darkest part of a shadow • the source of the moon's light • the quarter moon that is waning • the number of moons that orbit Earth • an object that orbits another object • one object moving around another object • how the moon appears to observers on Earth • the force that pulls the moon towards Earth • ...
Earth's Moon 2021-05-03
Across
- the amount of moonlight seen from Earth is decreasing
- the number of moons that orbit Earth
- an object that orbits another object
- the phase that occurs when the near side is fully lit
- the phase when the near side of the moon is dark
- the force that pulls the moon towards Earth
- the darkest part of a shadow
- spinning on an axis
- how the moon appears to observers on Earth
- a natural satellite
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- less than a full circle
- the number of Earth days for one rotation of the moon
- the amount of moonlight seen from Earth is increasing
- one object moving around another object
- one object in space casts a shadow on another object
- the source of the moon's light
- the phase where the moon is a sliver of light
- the time it takes for one rotation of Earth to occur
- the quarter moon that is waning
19 Clues: spinning on an axis • a natural satellite • less than a full circle • the darkest part of a shadow • the source of the moon's light • the quarter moon that is waning • the number of moons that orbit Earth • an object that orbits another object • one object moving around another object • how the moon appears to observers on Earth • the force that pulls the moon towards Earth • ...
Names of the full moons 2024-03-12
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- The second new moon in a month
- Northern Native Americans call April's full moon the ____ moon after a species of early blooming wildflower
- a fish found in some North American lakes in August
- The _ Waning __________ moon phase falls between the last quarter and the new moon phases
- ______ finish their lodge and rest for the winter give this November moon its name.
- moon happens in a complete lunar eclipse
- The second full moon in a month is called the _____ moon
- A ________moon occurs when the moon is full and at the perigee.
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- _____emerge on buck deer's foreheads around the time of the Buck Moon
- A Waxing _____ occurs when a small portion of the right side of the moon is visible from Earth
- When animals fatten for the winter months the moon is called
- the month of the Cold Moon
- Full Moon that can come in September
- Native _______ and medieval Europeans supposedly named January's full moon after the howling of hungry wolves
- The typically cold, snowy weather of ________ in North America earned this snow moon its name.
- The coming of winter earned December's full moon the name ____ moon.
16 Clues: the month of the Cold Moon • The second new moon in a month • Full Moon that can come in September • moon happens in a complete lunar eclipse • a fish found in some North American lakes in August • The second full moon in a month is called the _____ moon • When animals fatten for the winter months the moon is called • ...
The Moon 2021-09-21
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- Lunar comes from the _____ language.
- Program designed to land humans on Moon
- This is when the moon is fully visible.
- The Moon reflecting a semicircle of light.
- The Moon passes between the Earth and Sun
- The natural satellite of the Earth.
- _____ men have walked on the Moon.
- The Moon when it is more than half full
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- The smooth flat plains on the moon.
- The gasses surrounding a celestial body.
- When you cannot see the moon at night.
- The Earth's gravity makes our oceans _____.
- The Earth gets between the Sun and the Moon
- A car that explored the moon.
- The first curve of a waxing/waning moon.
15 Clues: A car that explored the moon. • _____ men have walked on the Moon. • The smooth flat plains on the moon. • The natural satellite of the Earth. • Lunar comes from the _____ language. • When you cannot see the moon at night. • Program designed to land humans on Moon • This is when the moon is fully visible. • The Moon when it is more than half full • ...
Phases Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-12
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- how attracted molecules are to each other
- a state of matter that has compact molecules that can flow past each other
- a chemical element
- something that has mass and takes up space
- when a phase change occurs but the substance stays the same
- when a liquid turns into gas on the surface
- the energy of motion
- the process in which gas turns to liquid
- a state of matter that has the most kinetic energy
- the process when adding heat that liquid turns to gas
- a state of matter that has the highest density and takes up volume
- a group of atoms bonded together
- the process when a solid turns into a liquid using heat
- when a gas turns to liquid
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- how able the molecules are allowed to move around freely
- the temperature that a substance starts to boil
- when a solid turns into gas
- when a phase change occurs but the substance changes
- the average kinetic energy
- consists of plasma,solid,liquid, and gas
- how compact molecules are in a substance
- the process in which a liquid turns to a vapor state
- the temperature that a liquid becomes a solid
- a liquid's ability to resist a flow
- when a gas skips the liquid phase and becomes a solid
- the average kinetic energy in a substance
- a measure of how much space is taken up by a substance
27 Clues: a chemical element • the energy of motion • the average kinetic energy • when a gas turns to liquid • when a solid turns into gas • a group of atoms bonded together • a liquid's ability to resist a flow • consists of plasma,solid,liquid, and gas • how compact molecules are in a substance • the process in which gas turns to liquid • how attracted molecules are to each other • ...
Unit Cover Phases 2024-03-15
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- when heat molecules from the substance transfer out
- how much space something takes up
- has a defined shape, molecules vibrate slightly
- liquid turning into gas
- the average kinetic energy of molecules
- doesn't have a defined shape, molecules move around each other
- thermal energy that gets transferred
- how much the molecules of a substance are able to move around
- made up of a group of atoms
- when time changes but temperature does not
- a change that changes the substance's molecules completely
- liquid turning into solid
- liquid turning into gas
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- molecule's resistance to separate
- solid skipping liquid phase into gas
- gas turning into liquid
- hot matter found in stars
- gas skipping liquid phase into solid
- doesn't have a shape, molecules move freely
- when the form of an element changes
- all of the kinetic energy in molecules combined
- a change that makes the substance change phases
- solid turning into liquid
- liquid turning into gas on the surface
24 Clues: gas turning into liquid • liquid turning into gas • liquid turning into gas • hot matter found in stars • solid turning into liquid • liquid turning into solid • made up of a group of atoms • molecule's resistance to separate • how much space something takes up • when the form of an element changes • solid skipping liquid phase into gas • gas skipping liquid phase into solid • ...
Phases of Matter 2025-03-06
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- 2words: a compound made of bonded carbon and oxygen atoms
- a phase of matter that has definite volume and definite shape. The particles of a solid are tightly bonded and cannot move around
- a particle made of two or more atoms that are held together with strong (covalent) bonds
- the change of phase from gas to liquid (clouds and drops on the side of a cold glass)
- 2words: the temperature at which a liquid changes to a solid; different for each substance
- the smallest particle of an element (all matter is made of this)
- phase of matter that has definite volume but no definite shape. Loosely bonded particles can flow over and around one another
- the smallest piece of a substance that is still that substance (another word for atom/molecule)
- a phase of matter that has no definite shape or volume. Particles fly independently through space
- the ratio of mass and volume in a sample of matter (how much stuff is packed into a space)
- a push or a pull
- 2words: the temperature at which a solid changes to a liquid; different for each substance
- to change phase from liquid to solid
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- energy transfer that increases the kinetic energy of a substance’s particles
- the reduction of volume of a sample of matter as a result of cooling
- energy transfer that decreases the kinetic energy of a substance’s particles
- the physical condition of a sample of matter based on the kinetic energy of its particles; common phrases include solid, liquid, and gas. Also called state.
- 2words: energy of motion
- the change of phase from liquid to gas (a puddle drying up)
- an attractive force between atoms (holds them together)
- existing in the gas phase
- 2words: the solid phase of carbon dioxide
- an increase of volume (to get bigger)
- to move rapidly back and forth
- to change phase from solid to liquid
- a defined quantity of space (the size of an object)
26 Clues: a push or a pull • 2words: energy of motion • existing in the gas phase • to move rapidly back and forth • to change phase from solid to liquid • to change phase from liquid to solid • an increase of volume (to get bigger) • 2words: the solid phase of carbon dioxide • a defined quantity of space (the size of an object) • ...
Moon 2023-01-01
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- How many times bigger is the earth than the moon
- When we see whole disk of the moon
- when the visible part of the moon is getting smaller
- The moon is invisible, except a very thin crescent of light
- When wee almost see all the lighted side of the moon
- When we see the moon like an arc shape
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- Time that moon orbit around earth
- when the visible part of the moon is getting bigger
- When the Earth comes between the Moon and the Sun
- Earth's natural satellite
- What are the pits on the moon's surface called? Bowl-shaped landforms
11 Clues: Earth's natural satellite • Time that moon orbit around earth • When we see whole disk of the moon • When we see the moon like an arc shape • How many times bigger is the earth than the moon • When the Earth comes between the Moon and the Sun • when the visible part of the moon is getting bigger • when the visible part of the moon is getting smaller • ...
Moon 2025-11-20
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- a bright exploding star
- a streak of light in the atmosphere also know as a shooting star
- the hottest planet in the solar system
- icy body that develops a tail when near the sun
- vehicle used to travel in space
- the center of our solar system
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- the curved path of an objects around another in space
- Earth's natural satellite
- the sixth planet from the sun has rings
- the red planet
- the third planet from the sun, has water and life
11 Clues: the red planet • a bright exploding star • Earth's natural satellite • the center of our solar system • vehicle used to travel in space • the hottest planet in the solar system • the sixth planet from the sun has rings • icy body that develops a tail when near the sun • the third planet from the sun, has water and life • the curved path of an objects around another in space • ...
Unit 4 Planetary Science Vocab 2025-05-10
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- the angular distance north or south from Earth’s equator
- the straight, unimpeded path taken by light from an object to an eye
- white lines that extend in all directions from some craters
- when the moon is getting smaller
- a day of the year when the Sun’s rays shine straight down on the equator
- the dark large areas that are fairly smooth on the surface of the moon
- a structure on the Moon's surface that looks like a canyon or streambed
- the vertical distance or height above sea level
- the path and length of time one object takes to travel around another object
- round structures of various sizes with various details created by an impact
- traveling around an object
- a day of the year when Earth’s North Pole is leaning either toward the Sun or away from the Sun
- the phase of the Moon that occurs when the Moon is in the direction of the Sun from Earth
- the way a light beam covers a larger area when it hits a surface at an angle
- when Earth is exactly between the Moon and the Sun
- a Moon shape that is larger than a first or third quarter Moon but smaller than a full Moon
- the circle around Earth or a celestial object that is everywhere the same distance from the poles
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- the phase that occurs halfway between the full and new Moon
- when the Moon passes exactly between Earth and the Sun
- the shape of the Moon just after and just before the new Moon phase
- the phase that occurs halfway between the new and full Moon
- an imaginary axle that a planet spins on
- the collection of objects, distances, and directions used to tell the location of an object
- when the moon is getting bigger
- light-colored areas on the moon with lots of rough mountains and craters
- the phase of the Moon that occurs when the Moon is opposite the Sun as seen from Earth
- the angle at which light passes through the atmosphere; measured from Earth’s surface
- the position from which a visual observation is made
- the reference star pointed to by Earth’s North Pole
- spinning on an axis
- the distance measured on Earth's surface east or west of the prime meridian
- the imaginary line where the sky meets Earth or the ocean
- the distance above Earth’s surface
33 Clues: spinning on an axis • traveling around an object • when the moon is getting bigger • when the moon is getting smaller • the distance above Earth’s surface • an imaginary axle that a planet spins on • the vertical distance or height above sea level • when Earth is exactly between the Moon and the Sun • the reference star pointed to by Earth’s North Pole • ...
The Moon_ Ashley 2013-03-21
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- the moons averge ________ from earth is 238,900
- there are fewer flat plains on the _____
- the moon has no _____ of its own
- the moons core is a hotmass prehaps made _____ of molten iron
- it would take more the 80 moons to match the _____ mass
- the moon has low ______
- humans did not see it ______ the apollo 8 flight of 1968
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- a small planet struck our ____ at a glancing blow
- full moons seem very bright but its actually reflecting barley 7 percent of the suns ____ toward earth
- gravity is a force that attracts objects _______
- we _____ get to see the farside of moon.
- the moon takes 27.3 to _______ the earth once
- the moon has no
- the moon is _____ drifting away
- the moon is belived to be 4.5 years ______
- on the moon ____ weigh only once one-sixth as much as on earth
- the moon is smaller then the earth and has _____ matter
17 Clues: the moon has no • the moon has low ______ • the moon is _____ drifting away • the moon has no _____ of its own • we _____ get to see the farside of moon. • there are fewer flat plains on the _____ • the moon is belived to be 4.5 years ______ • the moon takes 27.3 to _______ the earth once • the moons averge ________ from earth is 238,900 • ...
Phases, Eclipses, Seasons, & Tides 2023-09-28
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- ocean water is at its lowest level.
- to turn or spin on an axis.
- the rise and fall of the ocean.
- the moon phase where the moon is completely bright.
- latin for "bend", about 3/4 of moon is lit up.
- croissant; sliver of light.
- result of Earth's tilt as it revolves around the sun.
- happens when the Earth comes in between the sun and the moon.
- ocean water is at its highest level.
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- to move around a central point.
- an imaginary line that goes through a planet.
- growing; light on the right of the moon.
- the moon phase where the moon appears dark.
- happens when the moon comes in between the sun and the Earth.
- 1/2 of moon is lighted.
- the season in the Northern Hemisphere when Earth is tilted away from the sun.
- shrinking; light on the left of the moon.
17 Clues: 1/2 of moon is lighted. • to turn or spin on an axis. • croissant; sliver of light. • to move around a central point. • the rise and fall of the ocean. • ocean water is at its lowest level. • ocean water is at its highest level. • growing; light on the right of the moon. • shrinking; light on the left of the moon. • the moon phase where the moon appears dark. • ...
Lunar Cycle 2022-03-04
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- A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.
- when the moon is is starting over the cycle.
- The dark part of the day.
- An artificial body placed in orbit around the earth.
- The curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon.
- When the moon is fully lit.
- Obscure the light from the moon.
- when the moon is halfway lit and going down to the start.
- Have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated.
- U.S. federal government responsible for the civilian space program.
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- Make something visible or bright by shining light.
- of, determined by, or resembling the moon.
- The action of rotating around an axis or center.
- When the moon is partially lit on the right.
- A distinct period or stage in a series of events or a process of change or development.
- When the moon is halfway lit.
- The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon.
- When something is bright and shiny.
- The planet we live on.
- A dark area or shape.
- the observable illuminated part greater than a semicircle.
21 Clues: A dark area or shape. • The planet we live on. • The dark part of the day. • When the moon is fully lit. • When the moon is halfway lit. • Obscure the light from the moon. • When something is bright and shiny. • of, determined by, or resembling the moon. • when the moon is is starting over the cycle. • When the moon is partially lit on the right. • ...
Moon 2021-12-15
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- Waning means the amount of light is ____?
- Rise and fall of the ocean's water level
- Movement of an object around another
- Moon phase that comes right before 3rd quarter
- Force that pulls objects together
- When the moon is fully lit
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- Moon phase that comes right before 1st quarter
- Waxing means the amount of light is ____?
- When the moon is completely dark
- Change in the appearance of the moon
- Spinning of an object
11 Clues: Spinning of an object • When the moon is fully lit • When the moon is completely dark • Force that pulls objects together • Change in the appearance of the moon • Movement of an object around another • Rise and fall of the ocean's water level • Waxing means the amount of light is ____? • Waning means the amount of light is ____? • ...
Moon 2018-11-30
Crossword_Lec4_Boling 2024-09-29
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- || What type of solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun, blocking its light entirely?
- || By how many degrees is the Moon’s orbit tilted relative to the ecliptic plane?
- || What eclipse can occur only at full moon, when the Moon passes into Earth's shadow?
- || What do both the Earth and Moon cast, that results in eclipses when one passes through the others?
- rotation || What term describes the Moon rotating exactly once for each orbit around Earth?
- || What is the plane called that the Moon's orbit is tilted 5° relative to?
- month || What is the term for the Moon's orbit around Earth taking 27.3 days?
- || What is the term for the apparent wobble of the Moon, caused by its tilt and orbit shape?
- || What type of solar eclipse occurs when only part of the Sun is obscured by the Moon?
- || During a lunar eclipse, what is the darkest part of Earth's shadow that the Moon passes through?
- || What type of light refracted through Earth's atmosphere causes the Moon to appear red during a total lunar eclipse?
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- || What is the name of the phenomenon where light from the nearly full Earth shines on the Moon?
- seasons || What is the term for the times when the Moon is at a 'node' and solar or lunar eclipses can occur?
- month || What term describes the Moon's phase cycle, which lasts 29.5 days?
- || What eclipse can occur only at new moon, when the Moon passes in front of the Sun?
- locked || What is the term for the gravitational effect that keeps the Earth and Moon always facing each other on the same sides?
- || What type of solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is too far from Earth to completely cover the Sun, leaving a ring of light?
- || What is the side of the Moon that is always visible from Earth?
- || What is the point in the Moon’s orbit where it crosses the ecliptic plane and can cause an eclipse?
19 Clues: || What is the side of the Moon that is always visible from Earth? • month || What term describes the Moon's phase cycle, which lasts 29.5 days? • || What is the plane called that the Moon's orbit is tilted 5° relative to? • month || What is the term for the Moon's orbit around Earth taking 27.3 days? • ...
Alabama Moon Crossword Puzzle 2013-06-13
Across
- Shop owner.
- Moon's uncle.
- Where Moon lived.
- A good friend of Moon.
- The author of Alabama Moon.
- A constable who brought Moon to jail.
- Moon's father.
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- How Moon's father died.
- The people trying to get Moon.
- How Moon communicated with his father after he past away.
- Another good friend of Moon
- Main character of the book.
- Used against Sanders.
- Where state Moon lived in for the first ten years of his life.
- Where Moon plans to go after his father dies.
15 Clues: Shop owner. • Moon's uncle. • Moon's father. • Where Moon lived. • Used against Sanders. • A good friend of Moon. • How Moon's father died. • Another good friend of Moon • Main character of the book. • The author of Alabama Moon. • The people trying to get Moon. • A constable who brought Moon to jail. • Where Moon plans to go after his father dies. • ...
Solar System Vocabulary 2022-03-02
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- To travel in a closed path
- A grouping of gas, dust, and many stars, plus any objects that orbit those stars
- An icy chunk of frozen gases, water, and dust that continually orbits the sun
- An imaginary line that passes through Earth's center
- A huge ball of very hot gases in space
- To spin on an axis
- An imaginary line around Earth equally distant from the North and South Poles
- planet An object that is spherical in shape, orbits the Sun, is not a satellite, and has not cleared the area of its orbit of smaller debris
- Any natural body that revolves around a planet; also known as a "satelite"
- Everything that exists
- The path one body takes in space as it revolves around another body
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- orbit The revolving of one object around another in an oval-shaped path; all 8 planets travel in this type of orbit
- A pattern of stars, named after a mythological or religious figure, an object, or an animal
- The force that pulls objects toward one another and keeps objects in orbit
- An object made of frozen gases, rock, ice, and dust that orbits the Sun, found mostly in the region between Mars and Jupiter (asteroid belt)
- A large, round body in space that orbits the Sun; there are 8 in our solar system
- The star at the center of our solar system; medium size star with medium temperature
- phases The changing appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth
- system The Sun, the planets and other objects that orbit the Sun
- A chunk of rock or metal from space that falls through the atmosphere, or layer of gases, surrounding Earth
20 Clues: To spin on an axis • Everything that exists • To travel in a closed path • A huge ball of very hot gases in space • An imaginary line that passes through Earth's center • phases The changing appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth • system The Sun, the planets and other objects that orbit the Sun • The path one body takes in space as it revolves around another body • ...
Oceans 2025-02-27
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- The catching of fish at a faster rate than they can reproduce.
- Microscopic floating organisms that live in the water and, like plants, convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into food.
- A shoreline area where freshwater from a river mixes with salt water from the ocean.
- A built-up limestone deposit formed by small ant-sized organisms called corals.
- The measure of the amount of dissolved salt contained in water.
- The periodic rising and falling of the water level of the ocean due to the gravitational pulls of the moon and the sun.
- The vertical movement of deep water up to the surface.
- A system that uses underwater sound waves to measure distance and locate objects.
- An opening in the sea floor from which heated water rises and mixes with the ocean water above.
- The natural environment in which a living gets all that it needs to survive; examples include a desert, a coral reef, and a freshwater lake.
- A narrow stream of water that breaks through sand bars and drains rapidly back into deeper water
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- The movement of water from the surface to greater depths.
- A property of matter representing the mass per unit volume.
- The difference in height between high tide and low tide.
- The portion of animals that are caught in a net and then thrown away as unwantedNeaptide A tide of small range occurring during the first- and third-quarter phases of the moon
- A large community of kelp, a type of seaweed that can attach to the ocean floor.
- The narrow ocean margin between the high-tide mark and the low-tide mark.
- current A mass of moving ocean water.
- A wet, swampy area that is often flooded with water.
19 Clues: current A mass of moving ocean water. • A wet, swampy area that is often flooded with water. • The vertical movement of deep water up to the surface. • The difference in height between high tide and low tide. • The movement of water from the surface to greater depths. • A property of matter representing the mass per unit volume. • ...
Lunar Cycle 2022-03-04
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- A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.
- when the moon is is starting over the cycle.
- The dark part of the day.
- An artificial body placed in orbit around the earth.
- The curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon.
- When the moon is fully lit.
- Obscure the light from the moon.
- when the moon is halfway lit and going down to the start.
- Have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated.
- The U.S. federal government responsible for the civilian space.
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- Make something visible or bright by shining light.
- of, determined by, or resembling the moon.
- The action of rotating around an axis or center.
- When the moon is partially lit on the right.
- A distinct period or stage in a series of events or a process of change or development.
- When the moon is halfway lit.
- The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon.
- When something is bright and shiny.
- The planet we live on.
- A dark area or shape.
- the observable illuminated part greater than a semicircle.
21 Clues: A dark area or shape. • The planet we live on. • The dark part of the day. • When the moon is fully lit. • When the moon is halfway lit. • Obscure the light from the moon. • When something is bright and shiny. • of, determined by, or resembling the moon. • when the moon is is starting over the cycle. • When the moon is partially lit on the right. • ...
science 2024-03-22
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- when the sunlight shines equally on the nothern and southern hemispheres
- equinox half of the sunlight is in each hemisphere.the strongest sunlight is on the equator
- rises around midnight and sets at noon
- the phase of the moon when its fully covered
- the first lunar phase after the new moon
- patterns of temperature change and other weather trends over the course of a year
- Earth rotate around an imaginary line running through its center
- motion of one object around another
- One that getting rounder night after night
- the area of sunlight is at a maximum in one hemisphere and a minimum in the other hemisphere.
- A dark area on the moon
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- When a shadow makes the sun or the moon seem to grow dark
- between a full moon and a half moon
- halfway between a new moon and full moon
- The darkest part of the lunar eclipse
- When the moon is on sameside of earth as the sun
- light from the sun
- The star around the planets revolve
- the 8th and finale phase
- Spreading cone of lighter shadow around it
20 Clues: light from the sun • A dark area on the moon • the 8th and finale phase • between a full moon and a half moon • The star around the planets revolve • motion of one object around another • The darkest part of the lunar eclipse • rises around midnight and sets at noon • halfway between a new moon and full moon • the first lunar phase after the new moon • ...
Lunar Cycle 2022-03-04
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- A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.
- when the moon is is starting over the cycle.
- The dark part of the day.
- An artificial body placed in orbit around the earth.
- The curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon.
- When the moon is fully lit.
- Obscure the light from the moon.
- when the moon is halfway lit and going down to the start.
- Have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated.
- The U.S. federal government responsible for the civilian space.
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- Make something visible or bright by shining light.
- of, determined by, or resembling the moon.
- The action of rotating around an axis or center.
- When the moon is partially lit on the right.
- A distinct period or stage in a series of events or a process of change or development.
- When the moon is halfway lit.
- The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon.
- When something is bright and shiny.
- The planet we live on.
- A dark area or shape.
- the observable illuminated part greater than a semicircle.
21 Clues: A dark area or shape. • The planet we live on. • The dark part of the day. • When the moon is fully lit. • When the moon is halfway lit. • Obscure the light from the moon. • When something is bright and shiny. • of, determined by, or resembling the moon. • when the moon is is starting over the cycle. • When the moon is partially lit on the right. • ...
The Moon 2014-10-05
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- Occurs when the Moon moves into Earth's shadow
- Occurs when the Sun is blocked out by the Moon
- Changes in appearance of the Moon
- Theory that says the Moon was pulled in by Earth's gravitational pull
- The increase of visible sunlight from the moon
- When the Moon and Sun are at right angles to the Earth, causing weaker rise and fall of ocean level
- 2 high tides and 2 low tides within 24 hours
- This Apollo mission was the first to land a man on the moon
- Mars sized object crashed into Earth, ejecting material into space that formed the Moon
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- Theory states Earth and Moon formed at the same time
- 1st American in space
- When the Moon and Sun are in line and cause stronger ocean level rise and fall
- Vertical distance between high tide and low tide
- 1 high tide and 1 low tide within 24 hours
- Periodic rise and fall of ocean levels
- 1st satellite in space, sent by Soviet Russia
- Area that does not receive direct sunlight from an eclipse
- The decrease of visible sunlight from the moon
18 Clues: 1st American in space • Changes in appearance of the Moon • Periodic rise and fall of ocean levels • 1 high tide and 1 low tide within 24 hours • 2 high tides and 2 low tides within 24 hours • 1st satellite in space, sent by Soviet Russia • Occurs when the Moon moves into Earth's shadow • Occurs when the Sun is blocked out by the Moon • ...
The Moon 2014-10-05
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- The increase of visible sunlight from the moon
- When the Moon and Sun are in line and cause stronger ocean level rise and fall
- Occurs when the Moon moves into Earth's shadow
- 1 high tide and 1 low tide within 24 hours
- Theory states Earth and Moon formed at the same time
- 2 high tides and 2 low tides within 24 hours
- When the Moon and Sun are at right angles to the Earth, causing weaker rise and fall of ocean level
- Vertical distance between high tide and low tide
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- Area that does not receive direct sunlight from an eclipse
- The decrease of visible sunlight from the moon
- Occurs when the Sun is blocked out by the Moon
- Theory that says the Moon was pulled in by Earth's gravitational pull
- Mars sized object crashed into Earth, ejecting material into space that formed the Moon
- 1st American in space
- Periodic rise and fall of ocean levels
- Changes in appearance of the Moon
- 1st satellite in space, sent by Soviet Russia
- This Apollo mission was the first to land a man on the moon
18 Clues: 1st American in space • Changes in appearance of the Moon • Periodic rise and fall of ocean levels • 1 high tide and 1 low tide within 24 hours • 2 high tides and 2 low tides within 24 hours • 1st satellite in space, sent by Soviet Russia • The increase of visible sunlight from the moon • The decrease of visible sunlight from the moon • ...
Earth,Moon,Sun 2021-02-02
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- moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth gibbous
- star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
- the Moon is completely dark
- moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
- shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
- moon phase in which the Moon is not visible from Earth
- moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
- border between light and dark on the Moon
- moon outside our solar system
- planet outside our solar system
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- we observe to be similar over and over again
- object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
- amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
- shine light on an object and make it visible
- nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth).
- moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from Earth
- rocky sphere that travels around a planet moon
- sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
- relative size of things
19 Clues: relative size of things • the Moon is completely dark • moon outside our solar system • planet outside our solar system • border between light and dark on the Moon • we observe to be similar over and over again • shine light on an object and make it visible • rocky sphere that travels around a planet moon • moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth • ...
Earth's Moon 2021-05-03
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- the time it takes for one rotation to occur
- less than a full circle
- the quarter moon that is waxing
- an object that orbits another object
- the phase where the moon is a sliver of light
- one object moving around another object
- the phase that occurs when the near side is fully lit
- the source of the moon's light
- how the moon appears to observers on Earth
- the amount of moonlight seen from Earth is decreasing
- a natural satellite
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- the force that pulls the moon towards Earth
- the darkest part of a shadow
- spinning on an axis
- one object in space casts a shadow on another object
- the number of moons that orbit Earth
- the amount of moonlight seen from Earth is increasing
- the number of Earth days for one rotation of the moon
- the phase when the near side of the moon is unlit
19 Clues: spinning on an axis • a natural satellite • less than a full circle • the darkest part of a shadow • the source of the moon's light • the quarter moon that is waxing • an object that orbits another object • the number of moons that orbit Earth • one object moving around another object • how the moon appears to observers on Earth • the force that pulls the moon towards Earth • ...
Earth's Moon 2021-05-03
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- the time it takes for one rotation to occur
- less than a full circle
- the quarter moon that is waxing
- an object that orbits another object
- the phase where the moon is a sliver of light
- one object moving around another object
- the phase that occurs when the near side is fully lit
- the source of the moon's light
- how the moon appears to observers on Earth
- the amount of moonlight seen from Earth is decreasing
- a natural satellite
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- the force that pulls the moon towards Earth
- the darkest part of a shadow
- spinning on an axis
- one object in space casts a shadow on another object
- the number of moons that orbit Earth
- the amount of moonlight seen from Earth is increasing
- the number of Earth days for one rotation of the moon
- the phase when the near side of the moon is unlit
19 Clues: spinning on an axis • a natural satellite • less than a full circle • the darkest part of a shadow • the source of the moon's light • the quarter moon that is waxing • an object that orbits another object • the number of moons that orbit Earth • one object moving around another object • how the moon appears to observers on Earth • the force that pulls the moon towards Earth • ...
Earth, Sun & Moon Revision Crossword 2019-10-27
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- the phase of the moon in which its whole disc is illuminated
- our planet's axis of rotation is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees
- the force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth
- is a thin, curved shape that's thicker in the middle and tapers to thin points at each end
- is any phase of the moon during the lunar cycle between the full moon and the new moon
- there are 4 of them and they change the weather at certain times of the year
- when Earth does a full rotation around the sun it is called a ***********
- an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon
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- the curved path of a celestial object round a star, planet or moon
- the phase of the moon when only half its illuminated surface is visible from the earth,
- is any phase of the moon during the lunar cycle between the new moon and the full moon
- the phase of the moon when it first appears as a slender crescent
- an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
- a moon in between a half-moon but less than a full moon
- It is a star round that the Earth orbits
- each of the twelve named periods into which a year is divided
- an imaginary line that goes from the north to south pole
17 Clues: It is a star round that the Earth orbits • an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon • a moon in between a half-moon but less than a full moon • an imaginary line that goes from the north to south pole • the phase of the moon in which its whole disc is illuminated • each of the twelve named periods into which a year is divided • ...
Sun-Earth-Moon Vocabulary 2021-08-27
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- The path of an object revolving around another object
- The period of time when the Moon's disk is fully illuminated
- An event where the Earth blocks the Moon from the sun's light
- The shape of the moon during a certain time
- A tide that occurs a week after spring tides that goes up higher than normal waves
- The period of time when the opposite half of the Moon is illuminated
- The time when the Moon appears to grow smaller in the sky
- The lines which seem to guide sunlight's direction
- The axis off which rotation is based
- The time when the Moon appears to grow larger in the sky
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- The period of time when one-half of the Moon is illuminated
- The light spots on the moon which are higher than the maria
- The area of the Earth that experiences a totality during an eclipse
- Large, bowl-shaped depressions caused by explosions or impacts
- The dark spots on the moon, lower than the highlands
- The way a wave will come onto shore
- An event where the Moon covers the Sun
- An objects orbital motion around another object
- The time or date when the Sun reaches its lowest or highest amount of time in the sky
- Moon The period of time when the Moon is invisible or appears as a small crescent
- The time when day and night are of equal length
- A tide that "springs forth" when the Moon is close
- The movement of an object around an axis
- The area of the Earth that experiences a partial totality during an eclipse
24 Clues: The way a wave will come onto shore • The axis off which rotation is based • An event where the Moon covers the Sun • The movement of an object around an axis • The shape of the moon during a certain time • An objects orbital motion around another object • The time when day and night are of equal length • A tide that "springs forth" when the Moon is close • ...
Earth Science Ch 1 2023-04-13
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- One week after a full moon, we would see a _____ moon.
- When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, they experience ____.
- When she looks at the stars each night, Nina notices that they are in a different place. This is because as Earth revolves, its ___ in space changes.
- When the moon appear to get bigger in the sky, it is considered ______.
- The sun rises in the _______.
- This phase of the moon shows the entire circle of the moon's surface.
- The moon's rocky surface has low valleys and _____.
- Locations near the _____ always get direct sun, which gives warmer temperatures all year.
- The _____ is visible in our daytime sky.
- The moon revolves around Earth approximately once every 28 _____.
- This causes night and day to occur.
- The moon's surface is made of _____ without atmosphere or water.
- At sunset, the sun is visible in the ______ sky.
- The earth's surface is solid and _____ rock.
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- This motion takes 365 days and creates our year.
- The _____ is visible in our night sky most nights.
- The seasons are caused by the _____ of the Earth.
- The tilting of Earth on its axis creates the ______.
- This phase of the moon makes it appear that there is no moon in the sky.
- When the full moon starts to shrink in the sky, it is ______.
- The surface of the sun is made up of burning hot ____.
- The sun, moon, and _____ can all be seen in our sky.
- One week after a new moon, we would see a _____ moon.
- Earth revolves around the sun because of the force of its _____.
24 Clues: The sun rises in the _______. • This causes night and day to occur. • The _____ is visible in our daytime sky. • The earth's surface is solid and _____ rock. • This motion takes 365 days and creates our year. • At sunset, the sun is visible in the ______ sky. • The seasons are caused by the _____ of the Earth. • The _____ is visible in our night sky most nights. • ...
The Solar System, Moon, & Seasons 2025-12-15
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- The regular rising and falling of the sea
- A half of the Earth, either north or south of the Equator
- The phase when the Moon is waning and half of the sunlit side can be seen
- Any phase when less than half of the sunlit side of the moon can be seen
- A time of year with typical weather patterns and daylight hours
- The phase when the Moon is waxing and half of the sunlit side can be seen
- A large natural object that orbits a planet
- The phase when the sunlit side of the Moon is facing towards Earth
- The shape of the sunlit side of the Moon as seen from Earth
- An event where one object in space blocks another from view
- An imaginary line through an object around which it spins
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- Any phase when the sunlit side of the Moon appears to grow over time
- A hemisphere experiences this when it’s tilted away from the Sun
- Sunlight that hits the Earth’s surface at a low angle
- Sunlight that hits the Earth’s surface at a high angle
- When the Sun is blocked from view by the Moon
- An imaginary line halfway between the North and South Poles
- Any phase when more than half of the sunlit side of the Moon can be seen
- Any phase when the sunlit side of the Moon appears to shrink over time
- A hemisphere experiences this when it’s tilted towards the Sun
- The phase when the sunlit side of the Moon is facing away from Earth
- When the Moon passes into the Earth’s shadow
22 Clues: The regular rising and falling of the sea • A large natural object that orbits a planet • When the Moon passes into the Earth’s shadow • When the Sun is blocked from view by the Moon • Sunlight that hits the Earth’s surface at a low angle • Sunlight that hits the Earth’s surface at a high angle • A half of the Earth, either north or south of the Equator • ...
Space & Stars Unit 2023-11-09
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- moon phase when there is a little less than a full circle
- fourth planet from the sun
- a large, round object in space
- all the planets and the objects that orbit around a star
- north, south, east, and west
- moon phase when the moon looks like a sliver
- moon phase when the moon looks like half of a cirlce
- a time of year with specific weather
- moon phase when the moon is completely dark
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- a group of stars that form a pattern
- the distance around a circle
- third planet from the sun
- a pretend version of something that scientists use
- first planet from the sun
- to circle another object
- an imaginary line that goes through the north and south poles
- a tool to tell time by the changing direction of shadows from the sun
- a part of the moon that we can see on a particular night
- a set of events that repeat in the same order
- to spin or turn around a point
- second planet from the sun
- a large round object in the sky that reflects the sun's light
22 Clues: to circle another object • third planet from the sun • first planet from the sun • fourth planet from the sun • second planet from the sun • the distance around a circle • north, south, east, and west • a large, round object in space • to spin or turn around a point • a group of stars that form a pattern • a time of year with specific weather • ...
Lunar Cycle 2022-03-04
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- of, determined by, or resembling the moon.
- A dark area or shape.
- when the moon is halfway lit and going down to the start.
- U.S. federal government responsible for the civilian space program.
- When the moon is halfway lit.
- the observable illuminated part greater than a semicircle.
- The dark part of the day.
- The planet we live on.
- When the moon is fully lit.
- The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon.
- Obscure the light from the moon.
- when the moon is is starting over the cycle.
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- When the moon is partially lit on the right.
- A distinct period or stage in a series of events or a process of change or development.
- Have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated.
- Make something visible or bright by shining light.
- An artificial body placed in orbit around the earth.
- The action of rotating around an axis or center.
- When something is bright and shiny.
- The curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon.
- A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.
21 Clues: A dark area or shape. • The planet we live on. • The dark part of the day. • When the moon is fully lit. • When the moon is halfway lit. • Obscure the light from the moon. • When something is bright and shiny. • of, determined by, or resembling the moon. • When the moon is partially lit on the right. • when the moon is is starting over the cycle. • ...
Astronomy 2 Review 2020-10-29
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- The sun is about ___ billion years old
- Caused by meteoroids hitting the moon
- On of the gases that make up the sun
- Type of eclipse -Moon passes over the sun
- The sun's energy comes from nuclear _________
- The Earth's Natural satellite
- The lighter part of an eclipse's shadow
- A tide when gravitational pull are at right angles
- Type of eclipse-shadow of Earth passes over moon
- Fading
- Protects Earth from the Solar Wind
- Small dark areas on the sun's surface
- __ theory of how the moon formed
- Darkest part of an eclipse's shadow
- One of the gases that make up the sun
- The side of the moon we always see
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- The side of the moon we never see
- Reddish loops of gas that arc
- Growing
- protects Earth from the solar wind
- Electrically charged particles from corona
- The outer most region of the sun
- Explosions from chromosphere
- Occur because waters pulled by gravity
- Type of tide when pull of moon & sun are parallel
- Takes moon about a _ to make rotation & revolution
- The medium size start at the center of solar system
- Where the sun's energy originates
28 Clues: Fading • Growing • Explosions from chromosphere • Reddish loops of gas that arc • The Earth's Natural satellite • The outer most region of the sun • __ theory of how the moon formed • The side of the moon we never see • Where the sun's energy originates • protects Earth from the solar wind • Protects Earth from the Solar Wind • The side of the moon we always see • ...
Jazib: Science Vocabulary 2024-05-13
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- A moon that exists out of our solar system
- A microscopic organism that makes up other organisms and operates with organelles
- An Idea or statement of scientists that is yet to be proven
- An Organelle that supplies cells with energy
- The cycles of the Moon
- When the moon, the sun, and the earth line up, causing the moon to block the sun
- The line on the Moon that separates light and dark
- The Star we orbit
- The study of land and rocks
- The celestial object that orbits us and appears in the night sky
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- An area in which inhabit
- When the moon is completely dark
- The way how humans weed out the less wanted or needed traits in animals or plants
- A celestial object that appears in other or outside of our solar system
- The 2nd half of the Moon Cycle. starts from left to right
- The way how nature weeds out the less adaptable traits
- The product or result of two parents mating
- A celestial object that appears in our solar system
- The 1st half of the Moon cycle. starts from right to left
- The study of organisms underwater
20 Clues: The Star we orbit • The cycles of the Moon • An area in which inhabit • The study of land and rocks • When the moon is completely dark • The study of organisms underwater • A moon that exists out of our solar system • The product or result of two parents mating • An Organelle that supplies cells with energy • The line on the Moon that separates light and dark • ...
Unit 6-1 2018-10-12
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- n., an imaginary line around which Earth spins or rotates
- n., the force that keeps Earth in an orbit around the Sun
- n., on order of succession, or one thing after another
- n., the Sun and all of the heavenly bodies that orbit it
- adj., not following the normal pattern
- n., fuzzy clouds made of ice, rock, and dust that look like streaks of light in the night sky
- n., a group of stars that form a figure in the sky
- n., a person whose work is, or who studies, astronomy
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- n., a large group of stars
- n., everything that exists, including Earth, the planets, the stars, and the Sun
- n., the changing views of the Moon
- n., the degree of coldness or hotness in an environment
- n., the outside parts or outermost layers of something
- n., a complete circle or turn of Earth around the Sun
- v., revolves around in space
- n., small objects that orbit the Sun
- n., a substance, such as air, that can expand to take the shape of the space available
17 Clues: n., a large group of stars • v., revolves around in space • n., the changing views of the Moon • n., small objects that orbit the Sun • adj., not following the normal pattern • n., a group of stars that form a figure in the sky • n., a complete circle or turn of Earth around the Sun • n., a person whose work is, or who studies, astronomy • ...
Sun, Earth & Moon Systems 2024-01-30
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- when we experience a lunar eclipse
- describes the visible portion of the moon getting bigger
- when we experience a solar eclipse
- there is equal amounts of day and night
- this type of lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes into Earth's partial shadow
- during the winter there is less daytime and more night time
- the visible portion of the moon shaped like the letter "C"
- this type of sunlight covers a small surface area and heat is concentrated
- when the whole moon is visible from Earth
- during the summer this hemisphere is pointed toward the sun
- the path a celestial object continuously follows as it travels around another object
- caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and the orbit of Earth around the Sun
- this type of solar eclipse the moon blocks out the sun entirely
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- describes the visible portion of the moon getting smaller
- the moon's orbit is ____ causing us to not see an eclipse every month
- when the moon is more than half full and shaped like a football
- the more clouds or dust in this the redder the moon will appear during a lunar eclipse
- during this type of eclipse the moon casts a shadow on part of the Earth
- imaginary line on which an object rotates
- the passing of a celestial object into the shadow of another
- the spinning motion of an object on its axis
- during this type of eclipse the Earth casts a shadow on the moon
- this type of sunlight covers a large surface area and heat is spread out and its colder
- during a lunar eclipse, the Earth is between the Sun and this object
- when none of the moon is visible from Earth
25 Clues: when we experience a lunar eclipse • when we experience a solar eclipse • there is equal amounts of day and night • imaginary line on which an object rotates • when the whole moon is visible from Earth • when none of the moon is visible from Earth • the spinning motion of an object on its axis • describes the visible portion of the moon getting bigger • ...
Alabama Moon 2013-06-13
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- Where Moon plans to go after his father dies.
- Moon's father.
- Another good friend of Moon
- A constable who brought Moon to jail.
- Shop owner.
- The author of Alabama Moon.
- Main character of the book.
- Moon's uncle.
- Used against Sanders.
- The people trying to get Moon.
- Where Moon lived.
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- Where state Moon lived in for the first ten years of his life.
- A good friend of Moon.
- How Moon's father died.
- How Moon communicated with his father after he past away.
15 Clues: Shop owner. • Moon's uncle. • Moon's father. • Where Moon lived. • Used against Sanders. • A good friend of Moon. • How Moon's father died. • Another good friend of Moon • The author of Alabama Moon. • Main character of the book. • The people trying to get Moon. • A constable who brought Moon to jail. • Where Moon plans to go after his father dies. • ...
Space race 2023-09-01
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- - Pre-launch ritual
- - Red planet
- - Moon missions
- - Space station
- - EVA activity
- - Rocket type
- - Mars vehicle
- - Soviet spacecraft
- - Competition
- - Space study
- - Force in space
- - Liftoff
- - First satellite
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- - U.S. President
- - Universe
- - Moon station
- - First human in space
- - On the Moon
- - U.S. space agency
- - Astronomical tool
- - Moon-related
- - Rocket launch
- - Space explorer
- - Russian astronaut
- - Circular path
- - Space-related
- - Space program
- - Launch vehicle
- - Astronaut's gear
- - First man on the Moon
30 Clues: - Liftoff • - Universe • - Red planet • - On the Moon • - Rocket type • - Competition • - Space study • - Moon station • - Moon-related • - EVA activity • - Mars vehicle • - Moon missions • - Rocket launch • - Space station • - Circular path • - Space-related • - Space program • - U.S. President • - Space explorer • - Launch vehicle • - Force in space • - First satellite • - Astronaut's gear • - Pre-launch ritual • ...
Space race 2023-09-01
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- - U.S. space agency
- - Moon station
- - First man on the Moon
- - Space-related
- - Rocket type
- - Russian astronaut
- - Astronomical tool
- - EVA activity
- - Mars vehicle
- - Pre-launch ritual
- - First human in space
- - Space explorer
- - Universe
- - First satellite
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- - Competition
- - On the Moon
- - Circular path
- - Astronaut's gear
- - Space station
- - Rocket launch
- - Soviet spacecraft
- - Moon missions
- - U.S. President
- - Space study
- - Liftoff
- - Space program
- - Moon-related
- - Launch vehicle
- - Force in space
- - Red planet
30 Clues: - Liftoff • - Universe • - Red planet • - Competition • - On the Moon • - Rocket type • - Space study • - Moon station • - Moon-related • - EVA activity • - Mars vehicle • - Circular path • - Space station • - Rocket launch • - Space-related • - Moon missions • - Space program • - U.S. President • - Launch vehicle • - Force in space • - Space explorer • - First satellite • - Astronaut's gear • - U.S. space agency • ...
Astronomy Chapter 3 Moon Review - 1 2014-01-14
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- The term that means "to increase in intensity".
- Type of lunar month that lasts 29.5 days.
- These result in higher than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides. (2 words)
- The term that means "to decrease in intensity".
- Moon phase represented by number 6 on the Crossword Quiz Diagram sheet. (2 words)
- Moon phase represented by number 1 on the Crossword Quiz Diagram sheet. (2 words)
- Moon phase represented by number 2 on the Crossword Quiz Diagram sheet. (2 words)
- Partially shadowed portion of an eclipse.
- Letter "E" on the Crossword Quiz Diagram would be a(n) ___________ solar eclipse.
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- These result in high tides being lower than normal and low tides being higher than normal. (2 words)
- Letter "C" on the Crossword Quiz Diagram would be a(n) ___________ solar eclipse.
- This describes the moon going from a moon phase back to the same moon phase. (2 words)
- Moon phase represented by number 5 on the Crossword Quiz Diagram sheet. (2 words)
- Moon phase represented by number 8 on the Crossword Quiz Diagram sheet. (2 words)
- Type of lunar month that lasts 27.3 days.
- Moon phase represented by number 4 on the Crossword Quiz Diagram sheet. (2 words)
- Moon phase represented by number 3 on the Crossword Quiz Diagram sheet. (2 words)
- Letter "D" on the Crossword Quiz Diagram would be a(n) ___________ solar eclipse.
- This describes one complete revolution of the moon around the Earth. (2 words)
- Totally shadowed (darkest) portion of an eclipse.
- Moon phase represented by number 7 on the Crossword Quiz Diagram sheet. Also called a last quarter.(2 words)
21 Clues: Type of lunar month that lasts 29.5 days. • Type of lunar month that lasts 27.3 days. • Partially shadowed portion of an eclipse. • The term that means "to increase in intensity". • The term that means "to decrease in intensity". • Totally shadowed (darkest) portion of an eclipse. • This describes one complete revolution of the moon around the Earth. (2 words) • ...
Moon & Craters Vocabulary 2014-10-05
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- Getting smaller.
- Material displaced from the land when a crater is formed.
- A ______ crater is a crater with central peaks and ejecta thrown out in long rays.
- The ______ quarter Moon occurs halfway between the full Moon and the new Moon.
- The force that causes two masses to attract each other.
- A ______ crater is a crater from a large impact that released magma from beneath the surface.
- The ______ Moon is nearly round on the side facing the Sun, with a bulge on the other side.
- A layer of gases that surround an object held in place by gravity.
- A ______ eclipse occurs when Earth passes exactly between the Moon and the Sun.
- A change in land created by an impact.
- The ______ quarter Moon occurs halfway between the new Moon and the Full Moon.
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- An object that orbits a star and is massive enough for its own gravity to force it into a spherical shape.
- A piece of ice, rock, and dust a few kilometers in size.
- The dark surface of cooled magma in a flooded crater.
- Also known as a shooting star.
- Getting bigger.
- A piece of a meteoroid that hits the ground.
- A small or medium sized piece of rock or metal floating in space.
- A ______ crater is a small, bowl-shaped crater that has a fairly uniform blanket of ejecta distributed around the rim.
- A small, rocky object that orbits the sun.
- The ______ Moon occurs when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun, so we are looking at the dark side of the Moon.
- A ______ eclipse occurs when the Moon passes exactly between Earth and the Sun.
22 Clues: Getting bigger. • Getting smaller. • Also known as a shooting star. • A change in land created by an impact. • A small, rocky object that orbits the sun. • A piece of a meteoroid that hits the ground. • The dark surface of cooled magma in a flooded crater. • The force that causes two masses to attract each other. • A piece of ice, rock, and dust a few kilometers in size. • ...
Project 2 2023-03-23
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- The moon has 4 of these
- the half of the earth that lies north of the equator.
- when a tide is at its lowest level
- When the moon moves into earths shadow causing the moon to be darkened
- The partially shaded outer region of the shadow cast
- A tide after a new or full moon
- the moon moves in the same direction as the earth's________
- when the moon seems to cover over the sun casting a shadow on earth
- This happenes twice a year in march and september
- The fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast
- A sloping position of an object
- When an smaller space object collides with a larger space object it creates a ______
- when a tide is at is highest level
- The sickle shape of a waning or waxing moon
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- the half of the earth that lies south of the equator.
- each of the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter)
- Look in a mirror and see your __________
- The moon has a observable illumintated part greater than a semicricle and less than a circle
- near the solar equator the sun takes about 26 days to complete one__________
- a large, level basalt plain on the surface of the moon, appearing dark by contrast with highland areas
- Today is the shortest day of the year, the winter ________
- A tide after the first or third quarters of the moon
- The moon has a progressively smaller part of its surface illunitated so that it appears to decrese in size
- The moon has a progressively larger part of its surface illunitated so that it appears to increase in size
- the Earth revolves on its ____ once every 24 hours
25 Clues: The moon has 4 of these • A tide after a new or full moon • A sloping position of an object • when a tide is at its lowest level • when a tide is at is highest level • Look in a mirror and see your __________ • The sickle shape of a waning or waxing moon • The fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast • This happenes twice a year in march and september • ...
Sun-Earth-Moon Vocabulary 2021-08-27
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- The path of an object revolving around another object
- The period of time when the Moon's disk is fully illuminated
- An event where the Earth blocks the Moon from the sun's light
- The shape of the moon during a certain time
- A tide that occurs a week after spring tides that goes up higher than normal waves
- The period of time when the opposite half of the Moon is illuminated
- The time when the Moon appears to grow smaller in the sky
- The lines which seem to guide sunlight's direction
- The axis off which rotation is based
- The time when the Moon appears to grow larger in the sky
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- The period of time when one-half of the Moon is illuminated
- The light spots on the moon which are higher than the maria
- The area of the Earth that experiences a totality during an eclipse
- Large, bowl-shaped depressions caused by explosions or impacts
- The dark spots on the moon, lower than the highlands
- The way a wave will come onto shore
- An event where the Moon covers the Sun
- An objects orbital motion around another object
- The time or date when the Sun reaches its lowest or highest amount of time in the sky
- Moon The period of time when the Moon is invisible or appears as a small crescent
- The time when day and night are of equal length
- A tide that "springs forth" when the Moon is close
- The movement of an object around an axis
- The area of the Earth that experiences a partial totality during an eclipse
24 Clues: The way a wave will come onto shore • The axis off which rotation is based • An event where the Moon covers the Sun • The movement of an object around an axis • The shape of the moon during a certain time • An objects orbital motion around another object • The time when day and night are of equal length • A tide that "springs forth" when the Moon is close • ...
Quarter 2 Vocab Extra Credit 2023-11-14
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- A phase of the moon coming after a new moon and before a 1st quarter moon that is a lit up crescent on the right
- A phase of the moon that comes after a 1st quarter moon and before a full moon where almost all of the moon is lit up from the right to the left, except a small bit on the left.
- transverse waves consisting of changing electric fields and changing magnetic fields
- The point on the celestial sphere where the sun is farthest south; also, the time of year when the sun passes this point, about December 22, and winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere.
- The transfer of thermal energy by the circulation or movement of a liquid or gas
- Caused by the tilt of Earth on its axis as it revolves around the Sun
- the blocking of sunlight to the moon that occurs when Earth is directly between the sun and the moon
- transfer conduction, convection, radiation
- When the moon, Earth, and Sun are all in a straight line. It creates the biggest tidal range on Earth in a 24 hour period.
- In which eclipse do we see a small ring-like sliver of light from the sun. This is due to the moon being at its further point from the sun and in the antumbra.
- The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another substance that it is touching.
- A measure of the average energy of motion of the particles of a substance.
- comes from changes to the atom's nucleus: when the nucleus of an atom divides
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- the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of equal length (about September 22 and March 20).
- Occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth and casts a shadow over part of Earth
- When the moon and Earth are perpendicular (create a right angle) with the Sun. It creates the smallest tidal range on Earth in a 24 hour period.
- The moon is a quarter of the way around the Earth. You can see the right half of the moon.
- A phase of the moon that comes after a full moon and before a last quarter moon where all of the moon is lit up except for a small bit on the right side of the moon that we can see.
- conduction, convection, radiation
- the region around a magnet where the magnetic force is exerted
- The spinning motion of a planet on its axis
- the range of wavelengths or frequencies over which electromagnetic radiation extends.
- the periodic rise and fall of the water level in the oceans and other large bodies of water
- causes Earth's seasons. (23.5 degrees)
- a kind of radiation including visible light, radio waves,gamma rays, and X-rays, in which electric and magnetic fields vary simultaneously
- Particles such as electrons, protons, and atomic nuclei that zip through interstellar space at close to the speed of light.
- moon phase when the entire side facing Earth is illuminated.
- The process by which two or more small nuclei fuse to make a bigger nucleus
- The point on the ecliptic where the Sun is farthest north of the celestial equator. It is also used to refer to the date on which the Sun passes through this point. (about June 21st)
- Phase when the cresent light is on the left; occurs before a new moon
- that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
- The movement of an object around another object
32 Clues: conduction, convection, radiation • causes Earth's seasons. (23.5 degrees) • transfer conduction, convection, radiation • The spinning motion of a planet on its axis • The movement of an object around another object • moon phase when the entire side facing Earth is illuminated. • the region around a magnet where the magnetic force is exerted • ...
MOON 2022-12-12
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- Any flat, dark plain of lower elevation on the Moon also called as Lunar sea is?
- What is the shape of the moon before full moon?
- India's mission to study moon is called as?
- What is the tallest mountain on the Moon?
- A second full moon in a month of a common calender is called?
- the moon formed elsewhere in the solar system and was captured by Earth’s gravity ?
- What is the dent left in the surface of the moon by any celestial object?
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- What is the phase of the moon when it is before full moon and after new moon?
- Who is the first Indian man go to moon?
- When the visible part of the moon is less than half full?
- What is the phenomenon when the moon gets in between the Earth and the Sun?
11 Clues: Who is the first Indian man go to moon? • What is the tallest mountain on the Moon? • India's mission to study moon is called as? • What is the shape of the moon before full moon? • When the visible part of the moon is less than half full? • A second full moon in a month of a common calender is called? • ...
Moon 2025-09-23
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- .....was the first man to step on the moon
- The varied shapes of moon are called ........
- surface of the moon has a lot of .......
- Moon is a ......Satellite
- It shines in the sky because it reflects the sun light
- when the moon comes between the sun and the earth it is .........
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- .........was India's first unnamed mission of the moon.
- when the earth comes between sun and the moon it is ........
- .........revolve around the earth in an orbit at a distance of about 384400KM
- .......is a natural phenomenon in which one celestial object becomes temporarily invisible as it is hidden by the shadow of another celestial objects
- If only a bright ring is seen around a central eclipsed area , then we see a .........
11 Clues: Moon is a ......Satellite • surface of the moon has a lot of ....... • .....was the first man to step on the moon • The varied shapes of moon are called ........ • It shines in the sky because it reflects the sun light • .........was India's first unnamed mission of the moon. • when the earth comes between sun and the moon it is ........ • ...
Moon 2025-11-20
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- a bright exploding star
- a streak of light in the atmosphere also know as a shooting star
- the hottest planet in the solar system
- icy body that develops a tail when near the sun
- vehicle used to travel in space
- the center of our solar system
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- the curved path of an objects around another in space
- Earth's natural satellite
- the sixth planet from the sun has rings
- the red planet
- the third planet from the sun, has water and life
11 Clues: the red planet • a bright exploding star • Earth's natural satellite • the center of our solar system • vehicle used to travel in space • the hottest planet in the solar system • the sixth planet from the sun has rings • icy body that develops a tail when near the sun • the third planet from the sun, has water and life • the curved path of an objects around another in space • ...
Space race 2023-09-01
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- - U.S. space agency
- - Moon station
- - First man on the Moon
- - Space-related
- - Rocket type
- - Russian astronaut
- - Astronomical tool
- - EVA activity
- - Mars vehicle
- - Pre-launch ritual
- - First human in space
- - Space explorer
- - Universe
- - First satellite
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- - Competition
- - On the Moon
- - Circular path
- - Astronaut's gear
- - Space station
- - Rocket launch
- - Soviet spacecraft
- - Moon missions
- - U.S. President
- - Space study
- - Liftoff
- - Space program
- - Moon-related
- - Launch vehicle
- - Force in space
- - Red planet
30 Clues: - Liftoff • - Universe • - Red planet • - Competition • - On the Moon • - Rocket type • - Space study • - Moon station • - Moon-related • - EVA activity • - Mars vehicle • - Circular path • - Space station • - Rocket launch • - Space-related • - Moon missions • - Space program • - U.S. President • - Launch vehicle • - Force in space • - Space explorer • - First satellite • - Astronaut's gear • - U.S. space agency • ...
Space racer 2023-09-01
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- - Force in space
- - Soviet spacecraft
- - Space study
- - Liftoff
- - Moon-related
- - U.S. space agency
- - Circular path
- - Astronaut's gear
- - U.S. President
- - Rocket launch
- - First satellite
- - Space explorer
- - Space-related
- - Red planet
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- - First human in space
- - Mars vehicle
- - Moon missions
- - On the Moon
- - Russian astronaut
- - Space program
- - Astronomical tool
- - Space station
- - Universe
- - First man on the Moon
- - EVA activity
- - Pre-launch ritual
- - Moon station
- - Competition
- - Rocket type
- - Launch vehicle
30 Clues: - Liftoff • - Universe • - Red planet • - On the Moon • - Space study • - Competition • - Rocket type • - Mars vehicle • - Moon-related • - EVA activity • - Moon station • - Moon missions • - Space program • - Space station • - Circular path • - Rocket launch • - Space-related • - Force in space • - U.S. President • - Space explorer • - Launch vehicle • - First satellite • - Astronaut's gear • - Russian astronaut • ...
Unit Cover Phases 2024-03-15
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- Ice turns straight into air
- Pressure is high water doesn't boil.
- Water becomes ice when it gets cold.
- Solid liquid and gas together.
- Gas becomes electrically charged.
- Gas turns straight into ice
- Matter changes from one form to another.
- Liquid bubbles when it's really hot.
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- Water disappears when the sun is out.
- Liquid turns into solid crystals.
- When things are a solid, liquid, or gas.
- Heat makes things hotter, cold makes things colder.
- Gas doesn't become a gas when pressure drops.
- Clouds are made when air cools.
- Water is as hot as it can get without becoming a vapor.
- Matter changes from solid to liquid or gas.
- Water is as cold as it can get without becoming ice.
- Liquid turns into solid like ice freezing.
- Water disappears into the air when it's hot.
- Water turns into a vapor with heat.
- Ice becomes water when it gets warm.
21 Clues: Ice turns straight into air • Gas turns straight into ice • Solid liquid and gas together. • Clouds are made when air cools. • Liquid turns into solid crystals. • Gas becomes electrically charged. • Water turns into a vapor with heat. • Pressure is high water doesn't boil. • Water becomes ice when it gets cold. • Ice becomes water when it gets warm. • ...
Phases Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-13
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- the energy of motion
- when a liquid turns into a gas
- matter in a state that has a fixed volume but not a fixed shape
- average kinetic energy
- a change of materials to another
- the temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid
- a continuous physical force exerted on an object
- the temperature at which a liquid starts to boil
- when molecules have less attraction they have more...
- molecules move freely and have little to none molecular atraction
- when a solid changes into a gas without going through the liquid state
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- a change in properties
- the amount of space a substance ocupies
- the temperature at which a liquid turns into a solid
- total kinetic energy
- the process in which a liquid state changes into a vapor state
- the basic building block of chemistry
- two or more atoms connected
- when the gaseous phase turns into the liquid state
- when solid materials are gradually added to each other from the different elements
- constantly vibrates and has a fixed volume
21 Clues: the energy of motion • total kinetic energy • a change in properties • average kinetic energy • two or more atoms connected • when a liquid turns into a gas • a change of materials to another • the basic building block of chemistry • the amount of space a substance ocupies • constantly vibrates and has a fixed volume • a continuous physical force exerted on an object • ...
Phases of Matter 2025-05-11
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- – Gas to solid
- – General term for liquid to gas
- – Measures average kinetic energy
- – Amount of space matter occupies
- – When matter increases in volume due to heat.
- – Not flexible, like most solids
- – Groups of atoms bonded together
- – No fixed shape or volume
- – Slow vaporization at the surface
- – Needed to change states
- – Type of energy due to motion
- – Lowers temperature, can cause freezing
- – Solids without a regular pattern
- – Another word for phase
- – Hot, ionized gas found in stars
- – Rapid vaporization of liquid
- – What liquids and gases can do
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- – Flows and takes the shape of its container
- – Related to heat energy
- – Has a definite shape and volume
- – Can be squished (like gases)
- – Solids with repeating patterns
- – Solid to liquid
- – A physical state of matter
- – Force applied over an area
- – Liquid to solid
- – Solid to gas without becoming liquid
- – Gas to liquid
- – Anything that has mass and takes up space
- – Basic units of matter
- – Transfer of thermal energy
31 Clues: – Gas to solid • – Gas to liquid • – Solid to liquid • – Liquid to solid • – Basic units of matter • – Related to heat energy • – Another word for phase • – Needed to change states • – No fixed shape or volume • – A physical state of matter • – Force applied over an area • – Transfer of thermal energy • – Can be squished (like gases) • – Type of energy due to motion • ...
Phases Of Matter 2025-05-16
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- point: the temperature at which a liquid turns into a solid
- state of matter with a fixed shape and volume
- The transition from gas to liquid
- Property: A characteristic that can be observed without changing the identity of the substance
- A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded
- A group of atoms boned together
- point: The temperature at which a solid turns into a solid
- Property: A characteristic that describes how a substance reacts with other substances
- The transition from gas to liquid
- A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means
- The basic unit of matter
- A state of matter with no fixed shape or volume
- the transition from gas to liquid
- diagram: A graph that shows the conditions under which different phases of matter are stable
- An ionized gas, often found in stars
- A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance
- A measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume
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- mass per unit volume of a substance
- The amount of space occupied by a substance
- the Transition from solid directly to gas
- A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically combined
- A state of matter with a fixed volume but no fixed shape
- The process of a substance changing from a liquid to a gas
- point: The temperature at which a liquid turns into gas
- The form or out line of a substance
- Transition: The process of changing from one state of matter to another
26 Clues: The basic unit of matter • A group of atoms boned together • The transition from gas to liquid • The transition from gas to liquid • the transition from gas to liquid • mass per unit volume of a substance • The form or out line of a substance • An ionized gas, often found in stars • the Transition from solid directly to gas • The amount of space occupied by a substance • ...
moon 2024-04-18
12 Clues: the sun • the moon • our planet • our univerzes • a group of stars • Way Galaxy our galaxy • all the universe combined • system our group of planets • the star in the solar system • moon all the moon is visible in the sky • moon moon that is not visible in the sky • Quarter moon 3 quarters of the moon is in the sky
Lunar cycle and tides 2023-02-10
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- State at where the tide is at its highest level
- Whole moon
- Second phase of the moon
- Light is decreasing on the left side and is at the last phase before the new moon
- Lit up on the right side and is between a half moon and a full moon
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- The right half of the moon is lit up
- Moon light decreasing
- Tide that happens during the new and full moon
- The left half of the moon is lit up
- Lit up on the left side when the sun, earth, and moon are lined up
- Occurs whenever a moon or planet passes into the shadow of another celestial body
- Occurs when the moon is between the earth and sun and the shadow of the moon faces earth
- Tide that happens during first and third quarter
- State at where the tide is at its lowest level
- Moon light increasing
15 Clues: Whole moon • Moon light decreasing • Moon light increasing • Second phase of the moon • The left half of the moon is lit up • The right half of the moon is lit up • Tide that happens during the new and full moon • State at where the tide is at its lowest level • State at where the tide is at its highest level • Tide that happens during first and third quarter • ...
Scavenger Hunt - Renewable Energy 2023-01-06
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- The life cycle of wind energy, solar energy and energy-storage technologies can be broken down into four phases. What is the second?
- The life cycle of wind energy, solar energy and energy-storage technologies can be broken down into four phases. What is the first?
- What are utility-scale solar installations more commonly called?
- Energy is the _______ of an energy source that is difficult to store.
- What type of energy is the least expensive source of new electricity in canada?
- While solar, wind and energy storage are unique and distinct technologies, they are also _______ _____.
- The life cycle of wind energy, solar energy and energy-storage technologies can be broken down into four phases. What is the third?
- Renewable energy is a natural, ______ resource.
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- The life cycle of wind energy, solar energy and energy-storage technologies can be broken down into four phases. What is the fourth?
- Task 1 on Canada's to0do list is to ___________ Canada's electricity production by 2035.
- Two communities in New Brunswick have installed a single wind turbine to feed into their power grids, name one of them.
- The energy storage technology that is the most scalable is?
12 Clues: Renewable energy is a natural, ______ resource. • The energy storage technology that is the most scalable is? • What are utility-scale solar installations more commonly called? • Energy is the _______ of an energy source that is difficult to store. • What type of energy is the least expensive source of new electricity in canada? • ...
Earth, Sun and Moon System 2023-10-02
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- When the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun
- An eclipse when the sun is obscured by the moon
- The shape of the Earths orbit
- The imaginary line through Earth
- When the moon is getting darker
- A lunar eclipse can only occur during this moon phase
- This causes day and night
- Moon phase where the moon is completely dark
- Caused by the 23.5 degree tilt of the Earth
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- This takes the Earth one year
- Moon phase where the moon is completely lit up
- When the moon is getting brighter
- A solar eclipse can only occur during what moon phase
- When the northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun
- When its summer in the N hemisphere, what is it in the S hemisphere
- An eclipse where the moon is in the Earths shadow
- The moon can look red during a lunar eclipse because of this
17 Clues: This causes day and night • This takes the Earth one year • The shape of the Earths orbit • When the moon is getting darker • The imaginary line through Earth • When the moon is getting brighter • Caused by the 23.5 degree tilt of the Earth • Moon phase where the moon is completely dark • Moon phase where the moon is completely lit up • ...
Space Vocabulary 2025-01-11
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- A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
- _______ is a phenomenon in the northernmost and southernmost regions of Earth where night lasts for more than 24 hours
- Any object that astronomers observe in outer space
- _______ are experienced during different times of the year in the northern and southern hemispheres of Earth because these regions are tilted toward the Sun at different times of the year
- The sun when seen at midnight during the summer in either the Arctic or Antarctic Circle
- Happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth that either fully or partially blocks the Sun's light
- The collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit around the sun, together with smaller bodies in the form of asteroids, meteoroids, and comets. The planets of the solar system are (in order of distance from the sun) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
- The time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of approximately equal length (about September 22 and March 20).
- An optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an arrangement of lenses, or of curved mirrors and lenses, by which rays of light are collected and focused and the resulting image magnified.
- The branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.
- The nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up.
- A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star.
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- A large artificial satellite used as a long-term base for manned operations in space
- The envelope of gasses surrounding the earth or another planet.
- An astronomical event that occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow, causing the Moon to be darkened
- The recurring path of an object around another object in space
- A vehicle or device designed for travel or operation outside the earth's atmosphere
- In the northern hemisphere, _______ are referred to as the northern lights (aurora borealis).
- Phases The different shapes of the Moon that we see at different times of the month
- In a way that is repeated many times, always in the same order.
- An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
- The star around which the earth orbits.
- Objects in space that orbit around another larger object. Natural ______ are celestial bodies. Artificial _______ are constructed and put into orbit by humans.
- The time or date (twice each year) at which the sun reaches its maximum or minimum declination, marked by the longest and shortest days (about June 21 and December 22).
24 Clues: The star around which the earth orbits. • Any object that astronomers observe in outer space • A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star. • The recurring path of an object around another object in space • The envelope of gasses surrounding the earth or another planet. • In a way that is repeated many times, always in the same order. • ...
Astronomy 2025-03-05
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- The hottest of stars are this color.
- A portion of the Earth passes through the shadow cast by the Moon, temporarily blocking sunlight, fully or partially, from reaching that portion of the Earth's surface. (two words combined into one)
- A type of galaxy with an approximately ellipsoidal shape (elongaged circle) . (two words combined into one)
- Our home galaxy. (two words combined into one)
- The changing illumination of the Moon (or other body) over time growing more illuminated, between its new and full phases.
- The coolest of the stars are this color.
- A temporary dark blemish on the surface of the Sun that is a planet-size region of gas cooler than its surroundings.
- The average distance from Earth to the Sun, slightly less than 93 million miles (150 million kilometers). (two words combined into one)
- A measure of a star's absolute brightness. (two words combined into one)
- The distance that light (moving at about 186,000 miles per second) travels in one year, or about 6 trillion miles. (two words combined into one)
- The force of attraction between all objects depending upon their mass and distance.
- The brightness of a star as it appears from the earth. (two words combined into one)
- A unit of length used to express astronomical distances that is equivalent to the distance that an object moving at the speed of light in one year. (two words combined into one)
- Occurs when the sun and moon align with the earth creating a greater tidal range. (two words combined into one)
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- Occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles creating a lower tidal range. (two words combined into one)
- Earth centered system.
- A relatively small, icy body that displays extended features when it approaches the Sun.
- An area of the sun where it's energy is trasferred by the process of radiation. (two words combined into one)
- A massive ball of gas that generates prodigious amounts of energy (including light) from nuclear fusion in its hot, dense core.
- The four planets closest to the sun, before the asteroid belt. (two words combined into one)
- A gaseous envelope held in place by the gravity of a planet.
- A huge cloud of gas and dust, solar systems are formed from these.
- A large, gravitationally bound system that may contain hundreds of billions of stars and are categorized according to their visual morphology as elliptical, spiral, or irregular.
- The solid, rocky body that orbits the Earth as its only natural satellite,
- The changing illumination of the Moon (or other body) over time becoming less illuminated, between its full and new phases.
- A vast collection of stars, gas, and dust, typically 10,000 to 100,000 light-years in diameter and containing billions of stars
- The center of the sun where fusion take place generating the suns energy.
- An area of the sun where it's heat energy is transferred by the process of convection. (two words combined into one)
- Sun centered system
29 Clues: Sun centered system • Earth centered system. • The hottest of stars are this color. • The coolest of the stars are this color. • Our home galaxy. (two words combined into one) • A gaseous envelope held in place by the gravity of a planet. • A huge cloud of gas and dust, solar systems are formed from these. • ...
Quiz 6 2025-11-03
Across
- Methodlogy that has scoping and planning, visioning and targeting, redesign, configuration and testing and delivery phases
- Office that serves as the central coordinating body for the project
- Development methodology which is modern, flexible and starts with smaller sets of requirements
- Methodology designed by SAP to guide organizations in efficiently implementing SAP ERP systems
- Team who modifies the software to meet the goals
- ERP life cycle that wherein risk is managed via continuous feedback
- Team which implements hardware and software
- Team who develops a reporting framework and initial set of reports
- ERP life cycle that has formal and extensive documentation
- Team that converts the legacy data to the new system
- Phase of business integration methodology that translates the business architecture into a specific business capability
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- Area of fast track which focus on hardware and network selection, installation, operations, design, and development
- Provide the input to management and coordinate team activities
- Methodology that has value proposition, reality check, aligned approach, success dimension and delivering value phases
- Area of fast track which focus on leadership, commitment, organization design, change readiness, policies and performance measurements
- Team in charge of training and communication plan for the project
- Team composed of knowledgeable staff from each area
- Phase of Accelerated SAP which is based on business blueprint steps
- Implementation of Agile development wherein mush id left to the project team
- Methodology composed of planning, delivering, managing and operating phases
20 Clues: Team which implements hardware and software • Team who modifies the software to meet the goals • Team composed of knowledgeable staff from each area • Team that converts the legacy data to the new system • ERP life cycle that has formal and extensive documentation • Provide the input to management and coordinate team activities • ...
Science Vocabulary 2023-12-14
Across
- Any phase of the moon during the lunar cycle between the new moon and the full moon.
- Four different types of weather throughout the year.
- The greatest height reached as the water rises.
- The alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day at a particular place, due to the attraction of the moon and sun.
- A tide just after a new or full moon, when there is the greatest difference between high and low water.
- The lowest level is reached as the water falls.
- The representation of the moon's journey around the Earth.
- An object spinning on its axis and pace.
- A period of moderate tides when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.
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- A certain phase of the moon, when it's bulging outward but isn't full.
- An invisible force that pulls objects toward each other.
- Half of a celestial sphere separated into halves; by the horizon.
- As the Moon moves around Earth in its orbit, the light reflecting off the side of the Moon creates a sliver of shape.
- The Earth circling the sun.
- The portion of the moon that we can see from Earth on any given night.
- A “invisible line” around which an object spins.
- The angle between the planet’s rotational axis and the orbit axis.
- The act of showing a slow decrease in the portion of illuminated surface, between a full moon and a new moon.
18 Clues: The Earth circling the sun. • An object spinning on its axis and pace. • The greatest height reached as the water rises. • The lowest level is reached as the water falls. • A “invisible line” around which an object spins. • Four different types of weather throughout the year. • An invisible force that pulls objects toward each other. • ...
Vocab 2024-02-02
Across
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- the shape or the illuminated part id the moon as it appears from earth.
- a plannet outside our solar system.
- when the moon is completely dark
- the relative size of things
- a rocky sphere that travels around a planet.
- the nearly circular path a smaller object travels around a light object.
- a moon out side our solar system
- amount of time it takes for a planet to make it around a star or stars
- an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler and easier to see.
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
- a moon phase that looks like more than half of a circle from earth
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- a moon phase in which the moon is not visible from earth.
- a moon phase that looks like half-circle from earth
- a moon phase that looks like less than half of a circle from earth
- the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
- the border between light and dark on the moon
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
19 Clues: the relative size of things • when the moon is completely dark • a moon out side our solar system • a plannet outside our solar system. • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet. • the border between light and dark on the moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like half-circle from earth • ...
EMS vocab 2025-03-13
Across
- when the moon is completely dark
- a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from earth
- the nearly circular path a smaller object travels around a larger object
- a moon outside our solar system
- an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
- the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from earth
- a moon phase that looks like less than a half circle from earth
- the border between light and dark on the moon
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- a planet outside our solar system
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
- a moon phase in which the moon isn't visible from earth
- a moon phase that looks like more than a half circle from earth
- something we observe to be Similar over and over again
- the relative size of things
- the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
- a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth • ...
Moon Terms! 2021-09-03
Across
- name for when we can only see half the moon
- and invisible force that pulls objects toward each other
- planet that our moon revolves around
- type of eclipse when earth's shadow covers the moon
- word for what stage in the monthly cycle the moon is at
- the large natural object that orbits our earth and rhymes with noon
- type of eclipse when the moon covers the sun
- time of day we can see the moon clearer
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- when the moon appears to be the biggest it is called a ________ moon
- roundish dents seen on the moon, giving the resemblance to swiss cheese
- when the moon appears to be the smallest sliver it is called a ________ moon
- term for when the part of the moon we see is growing larger
- name for moon when it is banana shaped
- an object's path around another object
- term for when the part of the moon we see is shrinking
15 Clues: planet that our moon revolves around • name for moon when it is banana shaped • an object's path around another object • time of day we can see the moon clearer • name for when we can only see half the moon • type of eclipse when the moon covers the sun • type of eclipse when earth's shadow covers the moon • term for when the part of the moon we see is shrinking • ...
vocabulary 2024-02-02
Across
- a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from earth
- a planet outside our solar system
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
- the relative size of things
- the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the moon) travels around a larger object (like earth)
- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
- the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
- a moon phase in which the moonis not visible from earth
- a moon phase that looks like more than half of a circle from earth
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- an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
- something we observe to be simular over and over again
- eclipse when the moon is completely dark
- a moon outside our solar system
- the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from earth
- a moon phase that looks like half-circle from earth
- the border between light and dark on the moon
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
- a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • a planet outside our solar system • eclipse when the moon is completely dark • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like half-circle from earth • ...
EMS vocab 2025-03-13
Across
- when the moon is completely dark
- a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from earth
- the nearly circular path a smaller object travels around a larger object
- a moon outside our solar system
- an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
- the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from earth
- a moon phase that looks like less than a half circle from earth
- the border between light and dark on the moon
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- a planet outside our solar system
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
- a moon phase in which the moon isn't visible from earth
- a moon phase that looks like more than a half circle from earth
- something we observe to be Similar over and over again
- the relative size of things
- the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
- a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth • ...
Earth, Moon and Sun 2024-02-04
Across
- a moon phase that looks like half-circle from earth
- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
- a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from earth
- the sun, the planets that orbit the sun and other objects that orbit the sun
- a moon phase in which the moon is not visible from earth
- to shine a light on an object and make it visible
- a moon outside our solar system
- the boarder between light and dark on the moon
- the relative size of things
- the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from earth
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
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- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
- a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from earth
- a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
- a planet outside our solar system
- when the moon is completely dark
- an object, diagram or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to see
- the nearly circular path a smaller object travels around a larger object
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
19 Clues: the relative size of things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the boarder between light and dark on the moon • to shine a light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like half-circle from earth • ...
Sun, Moon, Earth System 2024-07-12
Across
- when the moon blocks the sun from the earth
- the moon is an example of this as it revolves around the earth
- force of attraction between objects with mass
- reflects light from the sun onto the earth
- light appears from the right side as it grows
- the motion the earth takes around the sun along its orbit. It takes 365 days to complete.
- when the earth blocks the moon from the sun
- moon you can not see any of the illuminated moon during this time
- a jacket of gases that surrounds planets, the sun and moon.
- Plasma cools here and allows radiation to pass through.
- a 1,200 mile thick layer surrounding the sun. It can be seen during solar eclipses.
- you see more than half of the lit part of the moon
- the path the Earth travels around the sun
- with nitrogen, the most abundant gas in the earth's atmosphere
- the earth's natural satellite
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- you see less than half of the lit part of the moon
- the second layer inside the sun, the temperature closer to the core is hotter than the temperature by the convection zone.
- you can see 100% of the illuminated moon during this time
- the gas found most in Mars' atmosphere
- the layer of earth we live on
- the most abundant gas in the sun's core
- atmospheric energy layer that spreads across the solar system
- you see half of the lit part of the moon
- light appears from the left side as it shrinks
- To send back light from the surface
- surface of the sun, gives off light
- the largest of the sun, moon, and earth
- the different parts of the moon we can see from the earth
- is the only one that supports geological life
- the inner most part of the sun, makes up 1/4 of the sun
30 Clues: the layer of earth we live on • the earth's natural satellite • To send back light from the surface • surface of the sun, gives off light • the gas found most in Mars' atmosphere • the most abundant gas in the sun's core • the largest of the sun, moon, and earth • you see half of the lit part of the moon • the path the Earth travels around the sun • ...
Astronomy 2025-10-26
Across
- the amount of energy a star gives off per second
- we are about to enter the beaver moon, this is the moon when summer break starts
- protons and ______________ were the more stable particles formed after the big bang
- when the earth is between the moon and sun
- name for the moon growing
- used to analyze the light given off by stars
- hot stars have this colour
- three galaxy shapes are spiral, irregular and ______
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- how bright a star would be from 32.6 light years from earth is ___________ magnitude.
- what astronomers believe started the universe 14 billions years ago
- a neutron star that releases pulses of radiation
- the name of our galaxy
- second full moon in the same month
- cluster, a collection of stars held together by gravity
- cool stars have this colour
- the term derived from moon since it is about the length of the moon cycle
- when the moon is in between the earth and sun
- name for moon shrinking
- we place telescopes here in relation to our atmosphere
19 Clues: the name of our galaxy • name for moon shrinking • name for the moon growing • hot stars have this colour • cool stars have this colour • second full moon in the same month • when the earth is between the moon and sun • used to analyze the light given off by stars • when the moon is in between the earth and sun • a neutron star that releases pulses of radiation • ...
Space 2021-02-02
Across
- Eclipse when the moon blocks the sunlight from reaching the Earth...new moon phase
- The smallest difference between high and low tide occurs at first and 3rd quarter moon
- When the sun is highest or lowest in the sky; opposite for both hemispheres (first day of winter and summer)
- The darkest part of the shadow causing total eclipses
- When “half” of the moon appears
- A set of single stars, star systems, dust and gas held together by gravity
- When none of the illuminated side of the moon is visible
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- When the complete illuminated side of the moon is visible
- A small sliver of the moon smaller than a quarter moon
- Caused by the tilt of the Earth’s axis as it revolves around the sun
- The largest difference between high and low tide occurs at new and full moons
- The lightest part of the shadow causing partial eclipses
- Both hemispheres receive equal amounts of solar radiation (first day of spring and fall)
- When the moon is getting larger
- The fat or swollen part of the moon larger than a quarter
- Eclipse when the Earth blocks the sunlight from reaching the moon...full moon phase
- When the moon is getting smaller
17 Clues: When “half” of the moon appears • When the moon is getting larger • When the moon is getting smaller • The darkest part of the shadow causing total eclipses • A small sliver of the moon smaller than a quarter moon • The lightest part of the shadow causing partial eclipses • When none of the illuminated side of the moon is visible • ...
1960s Historical Events: Moon Landing 2023-10-17
Across
- The USSR's first artificial satellite, spurring the space race.
- NASA program that landed astronauts on the moon.
- The rocket used for the Apollo moon missions.
- Vehicle used by later moon missions.
- Where the Apollo 11 lunar module landed.
- Iconic photograph taken from lunar orbit.
- Term for astronauts exploring the lunar surface.
- Landing site in the Sea of Tranquility.
- Month and year of the first moon landing.
- Location of NASA's Mission Control Center.
- Command module for the Apollo 11 mission.
- Where Apollo 11 was launched from.
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- First person to set foot on the lunar surface.
- The spacecraft that landed on the moon.
- Second astronaut to walk on the moon.
- Armstrong's famous phrase when he stepped onto the moon.
- Final phase of the Apollo 11 mission.
- Call announcing the lunar module's landing.
- Name of the lunar module on Apollo 11.
- Command module pilot for Apollo 11.
20 Clues: Where Apollo 11 was launched from. • Command module pilot for Apollo 11. • Vehicle used by later moon missions. • Second astronaut to walk on the moon. • Final phase of the Apollo 11 mission. • Name of the lunar module on Apollo 11. • The spacecraft that landed on the moon. • Landing site in the Sea of Tranquility. • Where the Apollo 11 lunar module landed. • ...
