Seasons
Tides
Seasons and Hemisphere
Revolve/Rotate/Orbit
Mixture
100
Name all of the seasons
What is Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.
100
High tides will occur at opposite ends of Earth at the same time. True or false?
What is TRUE
100
Stop playing scary. GO HARD OR GO HOME!!!!
NO POINTS FOR YOU!!!!
100
The Earth Rotate on its?
What is AXIS
100
Does the Moon or Sun create a stronger gravitational attraction?
What is THE MOON?
200
Create a scene mimicking Ms. Cotton.
I DO NO SUCH THING! LOL
I guess you can have your points.
200
Which moon phases are associated with the highest tides?
What is New and Full Moon?
200
According to the notes, the moon pulls on the oceans on both sides of the earth simultaneously, causing high tides. Explain how this is possible. (#3 on the back)
The gravity of the Moon and Sun cause the tides on Earth.
200
An axis is an imaginary line going through the Earth on which it spins or _______.
Rotates
200
You can earn FREE points ONLY if .......
your team sings a Christmas Carol.
300
Why do seasons occur? (number 1 on study guide)
Because the Earth's axis is tilted as it revolves around the Sun?
300
Which image is a Neap Tide? Explain
Image A Image B
Image B is a Neap Time.
The Sun, Earth, and Moon forms a ninety-degree angle.
300
The main players in the solar system affecting the tides are the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth. Explain which of the three has a more significant effect on the tides and why. (#2 on the back)
The Moon is closer to Earth and has a much greater impact on the tides than the Sun.
300
How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis creating day and night?
What is 24 hours
300
Changes in seasons bring changes in weather. Which of the following BEST explains why summers in most parts of the world are hot?
A. The sun's rays hit Earth more directly.
B. Earth rotates closer to the sun.
C. The sun is closer to Earth in June, July, and August.
D. Earth tilts away from the sun.
The sun's rays hit Earth more directly.
400
The tilt of the Earth causes the hemispheres to always be in opposite seasons due to direct and indirect sunlight. True or False?
What is TRUE?
400
In the diagram below, what time would there be a high tide?
What is 12PM
400
What causes tides?
(#1 on the back)
The gravity of the Moon and Sun cause the tides on Earth.
400
* The gravitational pull of the ______ causes the Earth to orbit around it.
* The gravitational pull of the _______ causes the Moon to orbit around it.
(will help with #4 on the back)
* The gravitational pull of the SUN causes the Earth to orbit around it.
* The gravitational pull of the EARTH causes the Moon to orbit around it.
400
Describe what happens during the winter. (Including which direction the earth is tilted, the length of days, and what kind of sunlight is being received)
(#3 on study guide)
The days are shortest in Northern Hemisphere due to the Earth tilting away the sun.
* Less sunlight hours.
* Indirect sunlight.
500
Describe what happens during the summer. (Including which direction the earth is tilted, the length of days (93.6), and what kind of sunlight is being received)
(#2 on study guide)
* The days are longest in Northern Hemisphere due to the Earth tilting towards the sun.
* More sunlight hours.
* Direct sunlight.
500
Which image is a Spring Tide? Explain.
Image A Image B
Image A is a Spring Tide.
The Sun, Earth, and Moon are in a straight line.
500
In all four positions, tell which season each hemisphere is in. (#1 at the bottom of page 1)
A SUMMER WINTER
B FALL SPRING
C WINTER SUMMER
D SPRING FALL
500
The diagram shows the Sun, Moon, and Earth as the Moon revolves around the Earth. Which two locations would a Neap tide occur?
A and C
500
Explain why there are times of the year when the South Pole has 24 hours of daylight.(#4 on study guide)
because of the Earth's axial tilt.