Earths Rotation
What does Earths rotation on its axis cause
Night and Day
What does Earth's revolution around the Sun cause?
Seasons
What do we call the Moon phase when the Moon is fully illuminated?
Full Moon
What is the layer of air surrounding Earth called?
Atmosphere
What is Miss.Speed's favorite sport?
Soccer
How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full rotation?
24 hours
How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?
365 days or 1 year
How long does it take for the Moon to complete all its phases?
29.5 days
What causes wind to blow?
Differences in air pressure
What is Miss.Speed's fiances name
Which direction does the Earth rotate when viewed from above the North Pole?
Counterclockwise
What shape is Earth’s orbit around the Sun?
Eliptical
What is the phase of the Moon when it appears completely dark from Earth?
New Moon
What is the term for the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation?
Water Cycle
What is Miss.Speed's favorite take-out place
Chipotle
Why does the Sun appear to rise in the east and set in the west?
Because Earth rotates West to East
When is the Earth closest to the Sun but not pointed toward: summer or winter?
Winter
Why do we only see one side of the Moon from Earth?
Because the Moon’s rotation period is the same as its orbit around Earth?
What type of storm forms over warm ocean waters and has strong winds?
Hurricane
What year was Miss.Speed born?
2001
If Earth’s rotation sped up, what would happen to the length of a day?
The days would become shorter
Why do different parts of Earth experience different seasons at the same time?
Because Earth’s axis is tilted, causing different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight
What causes a lunar eclipse?
Earth’s shadow covering the Moon when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon
What is the difference between weather and climate
Weather is the day-to-day conditions in the atmosphere, while climate is the average weather conditions over a long period
When is Miss.Speed's Dogs birthday
TODAY!!