Solar System
This theory states that the universe began with a violent explosion
The Big Bang Theory
Why is sunlight important to life on Earth
Plants use it to photosynthesis AND it keeps the temperature habitable
Difference between rotation and revolution
Rotation: Spin on axis
Revolution: Orbit around sun
Define albdeo and give which material has the highest albedo
The reflection of sunlight off of a surface
Snow
How many keys are on a standard piano?
88
This is the name of our galaxy
Milky Way
This is the 'tipping point' between the sun and the Earth that each revolve around. The bigger the obeject, the closer this is to that object
Barycenter
List the four types of tides in order from LOWEST to HIGHEST
Low, Neap, High, Spring
This piece of the atmosphere normally would keep the Earth a habitable temperature. However, due to natural and human causes, it is making the Earth hotter than normal. Give the piece of the atmosphere and the effect it causes.
The Ozone Layer.
The Greenhouse Effect
Who is the main character in the TV show 'Stranger Things'
11 / Jane Hopper
Put the following in order from SMALLEST to LARGEST
Universe Solar System Planet Galaxy
Planet, Solar System, Galaxy, Universe
Give a short description of how energy is created by the sun
Nuclear fusion: H + H = He
What parts of time does rotation and revolution control?
Rotation: Length of a day
Revolution: Length of a year
This type of tide occurs when the Sun and moon are on the same plane with each other.
Spring Tide
How many toes does a cat have?
18
This is the approximate center of our solar system
The Sun
Give the 6 pieces of the suns makeup from innermost to outermost layer.
These two types of electromagnetic radiation come from the sun and are essential to life on Earth.
Visible and UV
Give the four types of wind masses and the type of weather they cause
cP: Cold and Dry
mP: Cold and Wet
cT: Hot and Dry
mT: Hot and Wet
How many months have 28 days?
All of them / 12
This describes how the solar system moves
Heliocentrically
This Law states that the further a planet is from the sun, the slower it will rotate, while the closer the planet, the faster it will rotate.
Kepler's 2nd Law of Equal Areas
This causes a plane to look like it is following a curved path due to the rotation of the Earth, when in reality it is moving in a straight line
The Coriolis Effect
List the 7 Greenhouse Gasses
Water Vapor, Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, HCFCs, HFCs, and Ozone
In what year was the first feature length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, released?
1937