Seasons
Tides
Moon
Temperature Zones
Climate
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The seasons are caused by...
the tilt of Earth's axis
100
Spring tide occurs during which phases of the moon?
New and full moons
100
How long is the lunar cycle?
29.5 days
100
In which zones are the sun's rays hitting the Earth least directly?
polar
100
What are two factors of climate?
temperature and precipitation
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When is the Earth's axis pointing toward the sun?
in the summer
200
Tides are caused by..
the interaction of the sun, moon and Earth
200
Which phase of the moon is not visible from Earth?
new moon
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Which zones are between 23.5 degrees and 66.5 degrees north and south?
temperate zone
200
How do oceans affect climate?
Oceans make climates less extreme
300
Where does Earth's axis always point?
toward the North Star
300
What kind of tide occurs during the 1st and 3rd quarter moons and has the least difference between high and low tide?
Neap tide
300
Which phase of the moon is completely visible from Earth?
Full moon
300
Which zone is located around the equator?
tropic
300
What are the 2 factors of precipitation?
prevailing winds and presence of mountains
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When does Earth's axis point neither toward or away from the sun?
Spring and Fall (March & September)
400
Tidal power produces energy through
the back and forth motion of the tidal waters
400
What are the waxing phases of the moon in order (starting from new moon)?
waxing cresent, 1st quarter, waxing gibbous
400
Which zone gets direct rays all year long?
tropic
400
What are the 4 factors of temperature?
latitude, altitude, ocean currents and nearness to large bodies of water.
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When is Earth closest to the sun?
January
500
Which tide occurs during the full and new moons with the most difference between high and low tides?
Spring tide
500
What are the waning phases of the moon? (starting from the full moon)
waning gibbous, 3rd quarter, waning cresent
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What are the 3 temperature zones?
tropic, temperate and polar
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What type of climate would it be if it were far from the ocean?
continental climate
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