Movement of Earth
The earth spins on its ______ ________.
Tilted Axis
As the earth moves in orbit, there are times when a certain part it is pointed towards the sun. Why?
Because of the earth's axial tilt.
True or false:
The moon produces light.
False.
It reflects the sun's light.
What are the two types of eclipses?
Lunar and solar
What is a nocturnal animal.
Animals that are active at night.
How long does the earth take to rotate?
1 day
What is warmer, direct or indirect light?
Direct
Which is closest to the earth, the sun, the moon or mercury?
Which is more rare, solar or lunar eclipse?
Solar
What is a diurnal animal?
Animal that is active during the day.
What does earth's rotation cause?
Day and night
Why are countries closest to the equator hotter during most of the year?
At the equator, the sun is pointing at the earth directly.
How long does it take for the moon to orbit earth?
28 days.
Why should you not look at a solar eclipse?
Blinding.
What is an adaption that a nocturnal animal has?
Eyesight: larger eyes, more rod cells and less cone cells.
Echolocation,
Hearing
Smell
Bioluminesecence
How does the earth travel around the sun?
It revolves.
True or false:
The seasons are the same regardless of which hemisphere you live in.
Explain
FALSE
the seasons are opposite depending which hemisphere you live in.
How many moon phases are there?
8
How long does a solar eclipse last?
7 minutes
Give an example of a nocturnal animal.
An owl
How long does it take the earth to revolve around the sun AND what does it cause?
1 year
Seasons
Give an example of a plant or animal response in a season. (you choose the season)
the answers will vary
Name one of the moon phases.
first quarter, waxing crescent, new moon, waning crescent, last quarter, waning gibous, full moon, waxing gibous
What is a lunar eclipse and how long does it last?
When the earth is between the sun and the moon and blocks the sunlight, usually lasts around 1 hour.
Give an example of a nocturnal and diurnal animal.
Nocturnal: fox, raccoon, firefly, mouse, bat, owl
Dirunal- squirrel, raven, deer, rooster, human, lizard