Our Solar System
Moon Phases
Rotations and Revolutions
The Tides
Potpourri
100
Name the smallest planet in our solar system
Mercury
100
Name this Moon phase, and draw what a person would see from Earth during this moon phase.
New Moon - Moon Picture should be fully shaded in
100
How long does it take the earth to rotate once on its axis?
24 Hours
100
This is the name for when the tides have the largest difference between high and low tide during a single day.
Spring Tide
100
Which statement best describes why we have seasons?
A. Our distance from the Sun changes as the Earth orbits
B. The amount of sunlight hitting the Earth changes as we orbit
C. The angle at which sunlight hits different parts of Earth changes as we orbit
C. The angle at which sunlight hits different parts of Earth changes as we orbit
200
About how many times larger is Jupiter than Earth by volume?
A. About 10 Times Larger
B. About 100 Times Larger
C. About 1000 Times Larger
C. About 1000 Times Larger
200
Name this Moon Phase, and draw a picture of the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during this Moon phase.
Waning Gibbous - Teacher Check Picture
200
How many days does it take the Earth to make one orbit around the Sun?
365.25 Days
200
Draw a picture showing how the Moon, Earth, and Sun would aligned when tidal ranges are at their lowest.
200
On which of the following planets would your vertical jump be the highest?
A. Earth
B. Venus
C. Mars
D. Neptune
C. Mars
300
List the planets in order from closest to the Sun to furthest from the Sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
300
Name this Moon Phase, and draw a picture of the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during this Moon phase.
Waxing Crescent - Teacher Check Picture
300
How many days does it take the moon to go through one orbit around Earth?
28 Days
300
Draw a picture of how the Earth, Moon, and Sun would be aligned during a day with the very large tidal ranges.
300
This is the name of days of the year when every place on Earth has 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness
Equinox
400
Between what two planets is the asteroid belt located?
C. Mars and Jupiter
400
Name this Moon Phase, and draw a picture of the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during this Moon phase.
3rd Quarter - Pictures Vary (Teacher Check)
400
The Earth is tilted on its axis at how many degrees?
23.5 Degrees
400
Draw a picture showing the Earth, Moon and Sun during a 1st Quarter Phase.
Label where the 2 High and 2 Low Tides would be in your picture
(Teacher View Picture) Answer Vary
400
During what month of the year is Earth closest to the Sun in its orbit?
January!
500
Within two years, name the year in which Pluto officially was downgraded from Planet to a Dwarf Planet
2006
Acceptable Answers (2004 - 2008)
500
Name this Moon Phase, and draw a picture of the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during this Moon phase.
Waxing Gibbous - Teacher Check Picture
500
What two forces are responsible for keeping Earth in orbit around the Sun?
Gravity and Inertia
500
There was a Neap Tide on June 2nd. On what date would you expect the next Neap Tide to occur?
Around June 16th
500
Which of the following people would not have a shadow on a sunny day at a certain time of the year? (Select all that apply)
Jose - Lives in Bogota, Columbia
Jessie - Lives in Seattle, U.S.A.
Layla - Lives in Sydney, Australia
Akaash - Lives in Montreal, Canada
Hannah - Lives in Singapore
Jose - Bogota, Columbia
Hannah - Singapore
*Both of these cities are right on the equator