Day, Night and Seasons
What causes day and night on Earth?
Earth rotating (spinning) on its axis.
What causes the Moon’s phases?
The Moon’s position as it moves around Earth.
What causes ocean tides?
The pull of gravity from the Moon (and the Sun).
How do seasons affect plants?
They affect when plants grow, flower, and lose leaves.
How long does it take Earth to rotate once?
24 hours
About how long does it take the Moon to go around Earth?
About 28 days.
What are high tide and low tide?
High tide is when water rises; low tide is when water falls.
How do seasons affect animals?
Animals may migrate, hibernate, or change behavior.
What causes the seasons?
Earth’s tilt and its movement around the Sun.
What is the phase called when we see the whole Moon lit up?
Full Moon.
How many high tides usually happen each day?
Two.
How does sunlight affect living things?
It provides energy for plants and warmth for animals.
How long does it take Earth to go around the Sun?
One year (about 365 days).
What phase comes after the New Moon?
Crescent Moon.
How do tides affect sea animals?
They change where animals can find food and shelter.
How does temperature change with the seasons?
It is warmer in summer and colder in winter.
Which season has the longest days and shortest nights?
Summer.
Why does the Moon look different on different nights?
Because we see different amounts of the lit side as it orbits Earth.
How do tides affect people?
They affect fishing, boating, and beach activities.
Why is the Sun important for life on Earth?
It provides light and heat needed for living things to survive.