Rotation and Revolution
The Moon
Tides
Seasons
The Solar System Extras
100
Give another word that means "rotation"
Spin
100
Approximately how long does it take for the moon to revolve around the earth?
Approx. 27.3 days (will accept 28)
100
What are tides
The daily rise and fall of Earth's waters on it's coastline
100
What two reasons cause the seasons?
Earth's tilted axis and Earth's revolution around the sun
100
How many planets do we have?
8 (pluto is no longer considered a planet)
200
What is another way to say "revolution" or "revolve"?
To orbit
200
Explain why the moon "lights up the night sky"
It reflects the light of the sun
200
Explain high tides and low tides
High Tides: when the water reaches its highest point Low Tides: when the water reaches its lowest point
200
What marks the point at which the poles are tilted at their maximum toward or away from the sun?
A solstice
200
What is the sun considered?
A star
300
How long does it take for Earth to make one full rotation?
1 day or 24 hours
300
Explain a solar eclipse
When the moon passes in between the sun and the earth, blocking the sun from reaching a certain spot and creating complete darkness
300
What causes tides?
Gravity!!! (and the interaction of the Earth, Sun, and Moon)
300
When do equinoxes occur?
When the Earth is between solstices, during the spring and fall
300
How many tides do we have a day? How long does it take to get from tide to tide?
4 tides a day. 2 high, 2 low. 6 hrs and 12 min in between
400
How long does it take for Earth to make a full revolution around the sun?
1 year or 365 days
400
Explain a lunar eclipse
When the Earth blocks the sun from the moon
400
!!!!DAILY DOUBLE!!!! Explain what creates a tidal buldge
The Moon pulls on the water on the side nearest to it more strongly than it pulls on the center of the Earth. This pull creates a bulge of water, called a tide bulge, on the side of Earth facing the the Moon.
400
Explain why it is hot at the equator and cold at the poles
At the equator, the sunlight hits the Earth’s surface at a 90˚ angle, which results in a more concentrated amount of sun in a given area. At the poles, the same amount of sun is shining but not at a 90˚ angle
400
What are the two different types of tides?
Spring and Neap
500
Earth's rotation on its __________ causes day and night?
Tilt
500
Name the phases of the moon...IN ORDER
New moon, waxing crescent, 1st quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, 3rd quarter, waning crescent
500
Where are high tides and low tides located in reference to the moon? (Draw it)
High tides are in line with the moon where there are tidal bulges and low tides are in between the bulges
500
Give characteristics of a summer and winter solstice.
Summer solstice: shortest night of the year, sun is farthest north, first day of summer, June 21 in Northern hemisphere Winter Solstice: longest night of the year, Sun is farthest south, first day of winter, December 21 in Northern hemisphere
500
What is a celestial object?
A natural object located outside of Earth's atmosphere
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