Rotation
What is the invisible line going through Earth called?
axis
True or false. One Earth revolution takes 24 hours.
False.
True or false. The Moon makes its own light.
False. The Moon reflects light from the Sun.
When the moon is above an ocean, it causes a ______tide.
Name three types of gas.
Correct!
Looking at Earth from the North Pole, the Earth is turning in what direction?
counter clockwise.
True or false. The four seasons ( Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall) are caused by Earth's revolution.
True!
Earth has more than one moon. True or False?
False. Earth only has one moon. Although there are some planets with more than one moon.
A high tide is caused by...
The pull of the Moon's gravity.
Solid, liquid, gas, plasma.
How long does it take for Earth to rotate one time?
24 hours
When you are located on the part of Earth that is completely tilted away from the Sun, you will experience which season?
Winter
How many cycles make up a complete Moon phase?
Eight distinct cycles.
True of False. At most beaches, there is a high and low tide everyday.
True
In which state of matter do molecules take up the space of the container they are in, move quickly, and have lots of space in between them?
Gas
Complete the following. One of Earth's rotations consists of ____________, daytime, evening, then nighttime.
morning
The part of Earth with the most exposure to sunlight is experiencing which season?
Summer
During a full moon, how much of the Moon is lit up?
All of it.
Where is the highest daily tide located on Earth?
The highest tide level on Earth is located in Canada, at the Bay of Fundy. Water levels rise about 30 feet.
Are cats a liquid or a solid? explain.
Cats are a liquid when they take the shape of the container they are in. Cats are a solid when they are not in a container and maintain their original shape.
True or false. The Sun revolves around the Earth.
False.
True or false. During Fall and Spring, neither the top nor the bottom half of Earth is tilted toward or away from the Sun.
True
Draw a crescent moon on the board.
Good job! (Maybe)
True or false. It is dangerous to sleep on the beach when tide levels are rising.
True. You may be swept away.
Name three of your favorite solids.
Good job!