EMS
Eclipses
Sun & Seasons
Moon & Tides
Mish Mosh
100
This type of wave has the highest energy of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Gamma rays
100
The darkest shadow during an eclipse.
Umbra
100
When Denver, Colorado is having Fall, what is Australia experiencing?
Spring
100
What is the difference between waxing and waning?
Waxing= increasing light (right side lit) Waning= decreasing light (left side lit)
100
If you looked at yourself in a concave mirror, what would you see? (Answer must include 3 parts)
Upside down, closer, & bigger
200
What happens to the energy of a wave as the wavelength increases?
Energy decreases
200
Which type of eclipse is more rare?
Solar
200
When the north pole is leaning away from the Sun, what season is the southern hemisphere having?
Summer
200
What percent of the moon is illuminated at all times?
50%
200
Which 2 moon phases produce a neap tide?
1st & 3rd quarter
300
This type of wave is used in restaurants to keep food warm.
Infrared (IR)
300
What is the phase of the moon during a solar eclipse?
New moon
300
At what latitude is Earth receiving the most direct radiation from the Sun?
0 degrees or the equator
300
How many high tides and low tides do we have each day?
2 highs 2 lows
300
This eruption of hot gas from the surface of the Sun is famous for its "loop"-like shape.
Prominence
400
This is the only type of radiation humans can see.
Visible light
400
What part of the Sun is shown during a solar eclipse?
Corona & Chromosphere
400
Name the energy producing process occurring at the center of the Sun & the 2 elements involved
Fusion (Hydrogen= Helium)
400
Which 2 moon phases produce a spring tide?
New moon and full moon
400
Why do we have seasons?
Earth's tilt
500
This type of radiation is used in Doppler radar.
Microwaves
500
What is the phase of the moon during a lunar eclipse?
Full moon
500
When electrically charged particles enter our atmosphere, they can create the amazingly gorgeous auroras.
Solar wind
500
This type of tide produces lower than normal tides.
Neap tide
500
The difference in height between high tide and low tide is referred to as?
Tidal range
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