Show:
The Earth
The Moon
Seasons and Tides
Miscellaneous
The Planets
100
What term describes the earth spinning on its axis?
Rotation
100
Fill in the blank: The different shapes of the moon are called ____________
Phases
100
On June 21st, how many hours of daylight will the North Pole experience?
24 hours
100
a) What is the closest star to earth? b) How does that object's size compare to the size of Earth?
a) The sun b) much larger
100
The closest planet to the Sun.
What is Mercury?
200
How long is one revolution of the earth?
365 1/4 days or 1 year (either answer)
200
How long does it take to complete one lunar cycle (one lunar revolution)?
27 days (28 days or 1 month will be accepted)
200
December 22nd is also known as...?
The winter solstice
200
What is responsible for tidal activity on the Earth?
The gravitational pull from the moon
200
The largest planet.
What is Jupiter.
300
a) How does the Sun's size compare to the Earth? b) How does the Sun's size compare to other stars?
a) Much larger b) about average (medium)
300
During which phase is the entire moon illuminated?
Full moon
300
If the Moon were to double in mass, what effect would that have on the Earth?
Earth would be a) pulled towards the Moon, and b) the ocean tides on Earth would be greater
300
Two parts: a) Describe the shape of Earth's orbit b) Describe how long a year on Earth compares to a year on Neptune
a) Nearly circular b) Because Earth is closer to the Sun than Neptune, an Earth year is much shorter than a year on Neptune
300
This inner planet has two moons.
What is Mars?
400
What causes the sun to rise in the east and set in the west?
Rotation of the earth
400
Why can we see the moon from earth?
The moon shows reflected light from the sun
400
On December 22nd... a) where on Earth receives the most sunlight? b) where on Earth receives the least sunlight?
a) the South Pole b) the North Pole
400
If Venus takes 200 days to complete one orbit around the Sun, how long is one season on Venus?
50 days
400
This inner planet has an atmosphere made of poisonous gases.
What is Venus?
500
Why do we have different time zones?
The Earth's rotation (day and night) causes the different time zones.
500
About how long does it take to go from the First Quarter to the Final (Third) Quarter?
About 13-14 days (half of a month)
500
What are the two reasons that we have seasons?
-The Earth's tilt on its axis -The Earth's revolution around the Sun
500
Which planet feels the greatest gravitational pull towards the sun: Venus, Earth, or Mars?
Venus (because it is closest)
500
Would float if it could be placed in water.
What is Saturn?