Tides
What causes there to be tides on the Earth?
the moon's gravity
This moon phase is not visible in the night sky.
new moon
Which season would the ponds be frozen, snakes hibernate, and trees be bare without leaves?
winter
Where does the Earth get its light and heat?
the sun
to travel in a path around the sun
revolve or orbit
How many high tides are there in one day
2 high tides
The entire moon is totally visible and bright in the night sky
Full moon
Which season has the longest day, fruit ripens on trees and vines, but nights are the shortest.
summer
24 hours or 1 day
the sun
Which activity would be best done a high tide?
Running on the beach
Fishing off the dock or pier
Playing beach volleyball
Looking for buried treasure
Fishing off the pier or dock.
Which phase of the moon follows the full moon
waning gibbous
What causes there to be seasons ?
As the Earth revolves around the sun, it is tilted on its axis.
The Earth is made mostly of _______.
water
a pattern that repeats over and over
cycle
Finish the pattern...
Monday
High Tide, Low Tide, High tide , _____
Tuesday: High Tide, Low Tide, High Tide, Low Tide
Half of the moon is lit and the other half is dark
first quarter or last quarter
How long is spring in Virginia?
A. 4 weeks
B. 365 days
C. 3 months
D 1 month
3 months
summer
The 28 days that it takes the moon to make one complete revolution around the Earth and experience all 8 of these__________.
phases of the moon
How many high tides would there be in 2 days ?
6 high tides
Draw and identify phase of the moon follows the new moon.
the waxing crescent ( picture a yellow banana )
How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun?
365 days, or 12 months or 1 year,
Choose all of the correct answers
The Earth rotates like a
A. spinning top
B merry go around
C ferris wheel
D. the minute on a clock
A spinning top and merry go around
Name at least 5 different cycles that are found in nature
Day and Night Seasons Moon Phases Tides Water Cycle