Basics
To spin on its axis.
Rotate
The seasons are caused by the _____ of the Earth on its axis and how it ________ around the Sun.
Tilt, revolves
In this phase, the moon looks totally dark.
New moon
We have these two types of tides.
High and Low
Earth has an _________ that surrounds and protects it.
Atmosphere
How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis?
24 hours
In summer, it is hot because we are receiving _____ sunlight.
Direct, lots of, more
The moon phases repeat every ____ days.
29.5
(about a month)
There are _____ tides a day.
4
The sun is an average sized yellow _______.
Star
To orbit or go around something else.
Revolve
Which two seasons receive about the same amount of sunlight?
Spring and Fall
This moon phase is light on the right!
First quarter
True or false: Tides are caused by the Moon's gravity pulling on Earth.
True
The tides are mostly caused by...
The Moon's gravity
How long does it take Earth to revolve around the Sun?
365 days
If the Northern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, what season is it there?
Winter
This moon phase is light on the left!
Last quarter
About how far apart are the tides?
6 hours
The Sun is about ___ times bigger than Earth!
110
Why can we not see the Sun at night?
The Earth is turned away from it!
In Australia, they celebrate Christmas in which season?
Summer!
What are the four main phases of the moon in the correct order?
New Moon, First Quarter Moon, Full Moon, Last Quarter Moon
We have the highest tides during what two moon phases?
Full moon and New Moon
The Earth revolves around the ____ and the Moon revolves around the _____
Sun, Earth