PI CH 1-3
Who is Candice Miller?
Granddaughter to Abigail Caldwell
Moved to Lambert, South Carolina with her mom for the summer.
What continent do we live in?
North America
How often does the Earth orbit the Sun?
One time every year (365 1/4 days)
What happens to the light and heat in the Summer Solstice?
- Light more concentrated
- More heat energy (hotter)
Where has Candice been asking to go recently?
The library
What Ocean is in between North America and Europe?
Atlantic Ocean
What is the main cause of the changes that occur when the Earth revolves around the Sun. This is what causes the seasons.
The tilt of the Earth
What happens to the light and heat in the Winter solstice?
Less heat energy (colder)
Who is Brandon?
The neighbor across the street that is going to tag along with Candice and her mom.
What continent is to the right of Europe?
Asia
Explain TWO details that the Autumnal and Vernal Equinox have in common.
Equal hours of daylight and darkness
Sun is directly over the Equator.
What are the two variables to change as the Earth revolves around the Sun?
1. Changes in the angle at which the sunlight strikes the ground.
2. Changes in the length of daylight hours.
What did Abigail do that caused her to get the nicknames such as Crazy Lady Caldwell?
She was convinced there was treasure in the city, and forged signatures to have the basketball courts dug up.
What Ocean is below Asia?
Indian Ocean
What is Aphelion?
What is Perihelon?
It occurs in January - The point on the orbit where the Earth is closest to the sun.
What is a quote Candice used that her grandmother once said -to defend her grandmother's actions?
"A mistake isnt a failure, its an opportunity to try again"
What Ocean is above Antartica?
Southern Ocean
When is the Sun directly over the Tropic of Capricorn?
Winter Solstice
When is the Sun directly over the Tropic of Cancer?
Summer Solstice