Rotation and Revolution
How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis?
One day or 24 hours
Which moon phase occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth?
New moon
Which season are we in when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted TOWARD the Sun?
Summer
How many high and low tides are there daily?
2 high, 2 low
How long has the sun been shining?
5 billion years
How long does it take for the Earth to make one complete revolution around the Sun?
One year or 365 days
Which moon phase occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon?
Full moon
Which season are we in when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted AWAY from the Sun?
Winter
What causes the tidal ranges?
The gravitational pull of the moon.
Does the Moon produce its own light?
No, it reflects sunlight off its surface.
How long does it take the moon to make one complete revolution around the Earth?
One month or 29 days
What are the four major moon phases?
New moon, first quarter, full moon, last (third) quarter?
What TWO things cause seasons?
Earth's axial tilt and Earth's revolution around the Sun
During which moon phases do we experience the highest high tides? Why?
Full moon and new moon because the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned and the Sun and Moon work to pull the water level up higher.
How many moon phases are there in total?
8
Why does it take Mercury less time to revolve around the Sun than Earth?
Its orbital path is shorter.
Which side of the moon is illuminated in the first quarter?
Right (Light on right, getting bright)
Why are the temperatures moderate in the Northern Hemisphere during Fall and Spring?
The Earth's tilt is not as extreme as it is during Winter and Summer.
About how many hours are there between the first high tide and the first low tide of the day?
6 hours
What is Earth's satellite called?
The moon, Luna
Spinning on an axis is:
Orbiting around the Sun is:
rotation, revolution
Which side of the moon is illuminated during the third or last quarter?
Left (Light on Left during Last quarter)
Why does the Equator not have a large range in seasons the same way we experience 4 distinct seasons in VA?
The equator goes around the diameter of the Earth and never experiences an extreme tilt.
About how many hours are there between the first and last high tides of the day?
12 hours
What is the imaginary line going through the Earth's north and south poles called?
Axis