Seasons
Why isn't the sun EVER hitting any part of the Earth directly?
Because of its Axial Tilt
Earth is in the... (in refrence to its distance from the Sun)
Goldilocks Zone
Which object in our Solar System has the greatest gravitational force?
The Sun
What is another word for a Third Quarter Moon?
Last Quarter Moon
What are the two kinds of tides?
Neap Tides and Spring Tides
Rotation of the Earth Causes...
Night and Day
Jupiter-like planets are often called "Jovian Planets." Which characteristic helps to classifiy Jupiter as a Jovian Planet?
a. Large Size, Rocky
b. Small Size, Rocky
C. Large Size, Gassy
C. Large Size, Gassy
Name all of the planets
Mecury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
The Moon is the Earth's largest...
Satellite
Small to large pieces of rocks moving through space that enter the Earth's atmosphere and burn up are called...
a. dust
b. comets
c. asteroids
d. meteors
d. meteors
What causes the setting of the sun?
The Earth rotating on its axis.
The Earth is covered by what that protects it?
The Atmosphere
What distinguishes a planet from a dwarf planet?
Size, does not clear its orbit
Earth's tides result from...
The gravitational pull of the moon (and also the Sun).
Where is the asteroid belt located?
Between Jupiter and Mars
If it is Winter in the Northern Hemisphere what is the Season in the Southern Hemisphere?
Summer
What about Earth's atmosphere is critical for life to exist?
a. It is transparent
b. Earth and Mars have the same atmopshere
c. It is made of Nitrogen and Oxygen
c. It is made of Nitrogen and Oxygen
What technologial invention provided powerful evidence that challenged the thought that the Earth is the center of the Solar System?
a. Telescope
b. Rocket
c. Periscope
a. Telescope
How often do we have a full moon?
About once a month (Every 29 Days)
The gravitational force of the sun affects the planets in our Solar System; Which of these is affected by this force?
a. Axial Tilt
b. Orbital Path
c. The Planets' Masses
B. Orbital Path
The Revolution of the Earth is what causes...
Seasons
Name THREE reasons that Earth is sustainable for life
- Distance from the Sun
- Surface Structure
- Atmosphere
- Water
- Oxygen
All of the planets in the Solar System were formed about the same time from a large cloud of gas and dust. How is Earth different from other planets in the Solar System?
a. Earth cannot sustain life
b. Earth's atmosphere is composed of gas
c. Water is found in all three phases on Earth
c. Water is found in all three phases on Earth
A student notices the Moon is full one evening. What is the sequence of the Moon will he observe over the next 8 Days.
a. Full, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter
b. Waning Gibbous, Waxing Gibbous, First Quarter
c. First Quarter, Waning Cresent, Third Quarter
a. Full, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter
Which technology has provided us with detailed maps of planetary surfaces and areas that were previously unknown?
a. Telescopes
b. Manned Space Crafts
c. Robotic Space Crafts
c. Robotic Space Crafts