Seasons, Solstices and Equinox
Rotation vs. Revoluton
Earth's Tilt
Moon Phases
Eclipses
100
What is the reason for the Seasons????
Earths Tilt!!!!
100
Spinning of a top is an example of Earth's...
Rotation in it's axis
100
What is the Angle of Earth's tilt?
23.5 degrees
100
When the moon is fully illuminated, it is in it's...
Full Moon Phase
100
What types of Eclipse blocks sunlight from reaching Earth?
Solar Eclipse.
200
If the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, what season would it be?
Summer!
200
One rotation of Earth takes...
24 hours
200
When Earth is tilted away from the Earth, what happens to temperature on the hemisphere tilting away?
Temperatures decrease.
200
What moon phase comes after the Third Quarter Phase?
Waning Gibbous
200
What type of Eclipse prevents sunlight from reaching the moon?
Lunar Eclipse
300
If it is Fall/Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Northern Hemisphere?
Spring!!!!
300
Draw to compare rotation of Earth vs. the revolution of Earth.
300
Summer has ______ daylight, while winter has _______ daylight.
More, less.
300
Another name for a half moon that is illuminated on the right is...
First Quarter Moon
300
What phase of the moon do Solar Eclipses take place during? (Bonus for the moon phase during a Lunar Eclipse)
New Moon --> in between the Sun and Earth (Bonus: Full Moon --> the moon is behind Earth)
400
What are the two days of the year that day and night are equal, and both Hemispheres receive the same amount of sunlight? (bonus point for scientific names)
Vernal and Autumnal Equinox!
400
Explain why we have a leap year on our calenders.
Because Earth revolves the sun in 365.25 days, not exactly 365 days.
400
If earth was not tilted, what would that mean for our Earth?
There would be no seasons.
400
What would the moon look like from Earth in position 4?
Waxing Gibbous
400
What is the "crown" of the Solar Eclipse called. Also what is another name for a Total Lunar eclipse. (______ Moon)
Corona, Blood Moon
500
Up to how many hours of daylight are received during a summer solstice.
Up to 15 hours.
500
Explain why Earth is is closer to the sun at points during it's orbit; as well as further away.
Earth's path of orbit is OVAL SHAPED, not circular.
500
Draw a diagram of the Earth's tilt when the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing winter and the Southern Hemisphere is experiencing Summer.
500
Why do we always see the same side of the moon?
Because the moon ROTATES and REVOLVES at the same rate. (think of the flag during the Gizmo)
500
Name all three types of Solar Eclipse.
Total, Partial, and Annular