Rotate/Revolve
Seasons
The Moon
Eclipses
Tides
100
What term can be used to describe the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?
ellipse
100
What TWO factors cause the different seasons on Earth?
Earth's tilt and Revolution around the Sun
100
How many days are between a new moon and a full moon?
About 14 days
100
Which letter represents a partial solar eclipse?
C
100
True or False: The Moon has a greater influence on Earth's tides than the Sun because it is closer.
True
200
How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation?
24 hours or 1 day
200
Which letter shows the highest amount of intensity of sunlight?
X
200
Which phase of the Moon is represented in the diagram?
new moon
200
What moon phase is represented by #6?
new moon
200
Which type of tide is represented in the diagram above?
spring tide
300
How long does it take for Earth to complete one full revolution?
365 days or 1 year
300
What event happens twice a year that results in the longest day and the shortest day?
solstice
300
Based on the diagram above, what moon phase is represented by number 7?
waxing crescent
300
What type of eclipse would occur when the Earth, Sun, and Moon are in the positions shown in the diagram?
solar eclipse
300
During which TWO moon phases can a neap tide occur?
1st and 3rd quarter moon
400
When the Earth is rotating on its axis, what is it causing?
day and night
400
List the seasons in order from the most amount of daylight to the least amount of daylight.
summer, spring, fall, winter
OR
summer, fall, spring, winter
400
What causes the phases of the Moon to appear different?
The position of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.
400
What moon phase occurs during a lunar eclipse?
full moon
400
During which TWO moon phases does a spring tide occur?
new and full moon
500
How often does a leap year occur, and in what month?
4 years and February
500
List the seasons for each letter in the diagram.
A. winter B. spring C. summer D. fall
500
Name the phases of the moon in order, starting with the new moon.
new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent
500
Why do we not have an eclipse every month?
Moon's orbit is off by 5 degrees from the Earth's orbit around the Sun
500
How often do high and low tides occur each day?
twice per day