Across
- 2. When the moon appears to be INCREASING in size, it is in the ___ phase.
- 4. It takes Earth 365 days to complete one of these.
- 5. The gravity of the moon pulls on Earth's water to create ____.
- 7. Earth's tilt results in Earth experiencing this.
- 8. When the moon appears to be DECREASING in size, it is in the ____ phase.
Down
- 1. Evidence indicates Earth is about 4.5 ____ years old.
- 3. It takes Earth 24 hours to complete one of these.
- 4. Earth is known as the ___ planet because of its crust and solid surfaces.
- 6. This field works together with our atmosphere to protect Earth from harmful solar radiation.
- 7. The moon reflects light from this.
- 9. An imaginary line on Earth that extends from the north pole to the south pole.
