Lunar phases
Which way does the lunar cycle turn?
Counterclockwise
What causes Spring tides?
Sun, moon, and earth are in line with each other.
What causes seasons to change?
Earth's revolution
How many years ago was Pangaea?
225 million years ago
What is a topographic map?
A 2-D map that shows 3-D landscapes from a birds-eye view
The moon reflects what amount of light from the sun?
50%
What causes neap tides?
Sun, moon, and earth are at a right angle.
How many times does the Earth revolve around the sun?
Once a year
How much distance was it separated per year?
1 inch
What are the 3 forces that cause change?
Weathering, erosion, and deposition
How long does it take for the moon to complete all of its phases?
28 days
Neap tides pull in what direction?
Opposite directions
What happens in the North and South hemisphere when the Earth is tilted towards the sun?
North - Summer
South - Winter
Who suggested continental drift?
Wegener
What are the lines called?
Contour lines
How many days are between each lunar phase?
3-4 days
What causes the tides?
Gravity
What causes seasons?
Earth's tilted axis
What was some of the evidence matching Wegener's theory?
Fossils of plants in Antarctica
Matching animal fossils across continent's
Mountains with same rock types across continent's
What is the distance between the lines called?
Contour interval
If we had a full moon right now, what would be the phase in 7 days?
3rd quarter
What is the shape of the gravity pulling the tides?
An oval
If the Southern hemisphere is experiencing Spring, then what season is the Northern hemisphere experiencing?
Fall/Autumn
What are the 3 boundaries?
Divergent, Convergent, and Transform
What does an empty circle represent?
A top of a hill