Moon
How many phases of the moon are there?
8
What are the names of the two tides known as?
High tide and low tide
What are the three types of forces?
Push, pull and twist
What are the four seasons on Earth?
Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring
Where was Mr. Ferguson born?
Port Macquarie/ Newcastle
What does 'Waxing' mean? What does 'Waning' mean?
Waxing means getting bigger. Waning means getting smaller
Approximately how long does each tide take to change?
Approx. every 6 hours
What are the three states of matter?
Liquid, solid and gas
What climate do Banana's grow best?
Wet, hot and humid
What year the Townsville Cowboys win their first premiership in the NRL?
2015
How long does the Moon take to orbit around Earth?
Approx. 28 days
What phases of the moon cause 'Neap tides'?
1st and 3rd quarter
What causes precipitation?
Evaporation meets cold temperate forming into clouds. Vapour mixes with dirt and forms rain droplets
Why is it important for farmers to know seasons and climate?
Knowing weather, temperature and humidity for certain seasons will let farmers know the best times of the year to plant and harvest
What is the great wonder of the world that is located in Egypt?
Pyramids of Giza
What do Spring Tides cause on Earth? Explain why
Highest high tides and lowest low tides. This is due to the full and new moon phases as well as the suns gravitational forces
Which phase of the moon generates the Highest high tide? Explain your answer.
New Moon, as both the sun and moon's gravitational forces are on the same side
What is the scientific term for 'Mixture'?
A mixture is made by combining two or more pure substances together
What is the difference between climate and seasons?
Climate is the type of weather that occurs for an extended period of time, whilst seasons are the four divisions in each year (summer, spring, winter and autumn) due to the earth's axial tilt.
What year did Charters Towers State High School start?
1912
What are the third and 7th phases of the Moon?
3rd is Waxing Gibbous, 7th is Waning Crescent
Draw a Tidal Bulge for a New Moon (must include the moon, sun, and earth)
check students answer
What is Newton's third law of motion?
For every actions there is an equal and opposite reaction
What would happen if Earth had no axial tilt? Be specific about Northern and Southern Hemispheres, seasons, Equator and also the North and South Poles.
Earth would typically only have two seasons - Autumn and Spring. This is because as Earth orbits around the Sun, neither the northern or southern hemispheres are closest to the sun, only the equator is, is it currently is now. The North and South Poles would be in constant darkness
What year did Jupiter Mosman find gold in Charters Towers?
1871