What causes us to experience day and night?
Earth's rotation on its axis.
When it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere, it is ___ in the Southern Hemisphere.
Spring
The tilt of the Earth is ______ degrees.
23.5
Which of the following diagrams would be the correct alignment for a lunar eclipse?
AB
At which point on the diagram will a new moon occur?
A
Why does the Moon appear to shine?
The Moon reflects light from the Sun.
Which of the following diagrams would be the correct alignment for a solar eclipse?
AB
In the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day occurs on the
summer solstice.
At which phase of the moon do solar eclipses occur?
new moon
What would be the moon's phase at position D in its orbit around Earth?
waxing gibbous
What does it mean for the moon to be in its waxing phase?
The lit portion is growing.
Based on what you know about seasons, how would seasonal differences be affected if Earth's axis was no longer tilted but rather straight up and down?
There would no longer be seasonal changes throughout the year--a location's temperature would remain constant.
Look at Earth's placement in Position 2 of its orbit. What season would we be experiencing here in Reidsville, Ga at Position 2?
Winter
At which point on the diagram will a full moon occur?
E
What would be the moon's phase at position G in its orbit around Earth?
3rd quarter
What does it mean for the moon to be in a gibbous phase?
The lit portion is larger than a quarter.
What causes the seasons?
The Earth is tilted on its axis as it revolves around the Sun.
Look at Earth's placement in Position 3 of its orbit. What season would we be experiencing here in Reidsville, Ga at Position 3?
Spring
What would be the moon's phase at position B in its orbit around Earth?
Waxing Crescent
Which type of tide results in less change between high and low tides?
Neap Tide
Define Earth's rotation.
Earth's spin about its axis, taking 24 hours
Define Earth's revolution.
The Earth's journey around the Sun, taking 365.25 days
Look at Earth's placement in Position 4 of its orbit. What season would we be experiencing here in Reidsville, Ga at Position 4?
Summer
What type of tide causes high than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides and result in a greater tidal range?
Spring Tide
Daily Double
Two Parts:
A. Which phase(s) of the moon cause Spring tides?
B. Which phase(s) of the moon cause Neap tides?
A. new & full
B. 1st quarter & 3rd quarter