Sun
Is the sun larger or smaller than the earth?
larger
What is the imaginary line running through the North Pole to the South Pole?
its axis
What is the path the moon travels on around the Earth called?
orbit
How many tides are there in a day?
4
How many seasons are there?
4
What is the sun?
a gaseous star
How long does it take the Earth to complete one rotation?
24 hours
In this phase of the moon, there is no light on the it.
New Moon
How far apart are the tides?
between 6 - 6 1/2 hours
Name the seasons in the order, starting with the one we are in now.
Spring, summer, fall, winter
Name 2 things the sun provides the Earth.
light and heat
How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun?
365 1/4 days or 1 year
How does the moon get its light?
It reflects it from the sun.
About how far apart are the high tides?
About 12 hours
What causes high and low tides?
the moon's gravitational pull
As the earth rotates on its axis, the side of the earth facing away from the sun is having what?
night
What causes day and night?
The Earth's rotation on its axis, its tilt.
How many phases of the moon occur in 1 cycle?
8
(New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last (3rd) Quarter, Waning Crescent)
During which tides should you make sure to move your towel away from the water to avoid getting wet?
high tides
If we are having winter in North America, what season is Australia having?
summer
As the earth revolves around the sun, the side of the earth facing the sun is having what season?
summer
What causes the four seasons?
The Earth revolving around the sun.
How long does it take the moon to revolve around the Earth?
About 29 1/2 days or 1 month
Name 2 people who need to know how to read a tide table.
vacationers, fishermen, lifeguards, swimmers, or surfers
Why do we have 24 hours in a day?
Because that's how long it takes the Earth to rotate on its axis.