Seasons
Tides
The Moon
Eclipses
The Planets
100
100- how many seasons are there and spell them all correctly
4 and the seasons are autumn, summer, winter and spring
100
100-How many low tides in 24 hours?
2
100
Does the moon have an atmosphere?
No
100
What are the different types of eclipses? = 100 points
Answer = solar and lunar are examples of these
100
Name the fourth planet from the sun
Mars
200
200-what causes seasons
The earths tilt and the position of the earth to the sun.
200
200- how many high tides are in 72 hours?
6
200
What is the moon real name?
Luna
200
What's the difference between a Lunar and Solar eclipse? = 200 points
Answer = Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, leaving a moving region of shadow on Earth's surface. Lunar eclipses occur when Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.
200
What does terrestrial mean?
Made of rock. Not a gas planet
300
300-why do seasons occur at different times in different hemispheres
This is due to the tilt of the earth’s axis. When the hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, it receives the direct sunlight therefore we experience summer. Then when away from the less there is less sunlight hitting that side of earth, causing winter.
300
300- how many low tides are there in 1 week?
14
300
How long does it take for the moon to orbit earth?
27.3 Days
300
What causes an eclipse to occur? = 300 points
Answer = when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting the Moon's shadow on Earth.
300
Which planet is usually the coldest?
Neptune
400
400- Draw a diagram, of what summer looks like in the northern and southern hemisphere
400- Draw a diagram, of what summer looks like in the northern and southern hemisphere
400
400- draw a diagram of a neap tide
400- draw a diagram of a neap tide
400
What phase of the moon is on tonight?
Waxing crescent
400
What is a solar eclipse? = 400 points
Answer = A solar eclipse happens when, at just the right moment, the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth.
400
Which planet is usually the hottest?
Venus
500
500- draw a season diagram of the world and use labels
500- draw a season diagram of the world and use labels
500
500- draw a diagram of the spring tide using the sun, moon and earth
500
What are all the phases of the moon?
Waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent, new moon.
500
How long does a total solar eclipse last? = 500 points
Answer = 10 seconds to about 7.5 minutes.
500
Name the planets in reverse order (1min)
Nepute, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury