Science Vocabulary Quiz

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The imaginary line through Earth that extends from the North Pole to the South Pole and is the center of Earth's rotation. Axis
A phenomenon or process that involves multiple steps and repeats itself. Cyclic Patterns
An obscuring of light from a celestial body by the passage of an object between the celestial body and the observer or between the celestial body and its source of illumination. Eclipse
When the full moon passes into Earth's shadow, causing the Moon to appear reddish in color; occurs when the Sun, Earth. and the Moon directly line up; last 1-3 1/2 hours. Lunar Eclipse
The shape of the illuminated portion of the Moon as seen by the observer, usually on Earth. Lunar Phases
A celestial body that revolves around a planet. Moon
A curved path followed by a satellite as it revolves around an object. Orbit
When the Moon passes between Earth and The Sun, covering all or part of the Sun; occurs when the Sun, Earth, and the Moon directly line up; lasts for less than 12 minutes. Solar Eclipse
The Sun together with the group of planets and other celestial bodies that are held by it's gravitational attraction and revolve around it. Solar System
A self-luminous, celestial body consisting of a mass of gas held together by its own gravity in which the energy is generated by nuclear reactions in its interior. Star