Mrs. Todd is Wonderful!
Mrs. Todd is Smart!
Mrs. Todd is Funny!
Mrs. Todd is a Queen! (per Teegan)
Mrs. Todd is BEAUTIFUL!
100
What causes us to experience day and night?
Earth's rotation on its axis.
100
When it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere, it is ___ in the Southern Hemisphere.
Spring
100
The tilt of the Earth is ______ degrees.
23.5
100
Which of the following diagrams would be the correct alignment for a lunar eclipse?
A
100
At which point on the diagram will a new moon occur?
A
200
Why does the Moon appear to shine?
The Moon reflects light from the Sun.
200
Which of the following diagrams would be the correct alignment for a solar eclipse?
A
200
In the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day occurs on the
summer solstice.
200
At which phase of the moon do solar eclipses occur?
new moon
200
What would be the moon's phase at position D in its orbit around Earth?
waxing gibbous
300
What does it mean for the moon to be in its waxing phase?
The lit portion is growing.
300
Based on what you know about seasons, how would seasonal differences be affected if Earth's axis was no longer tilted but rather straight up and down?
There would no longer be seasonal changes throughout the year--a location's temperature would remain constant.
300
Look at Earth's placement in Position 2 of its orbit. What season would we be experiencing here in Reidsville, Ga at Position 2?
Winter
300
At which point on the diagram will a full moon occur?
E
300
What would be the moon's phase at position G in its orbit around Earth?
3rd quarter
400
What does it mean for the moon to be in a gibbous phase?
The lit portion is larger than a quarter.
400
What causes the seasons?
The Earth is tilted on its axis as it revolves around the Sun.
400
Look at Earth's placement in Position 3 of its orbit. What season would we be experiencing here in Reidsville, Ga at Position 3?
Spring
400
What would be the moon's phase at position B in its orbit around Earth?
Waxing Crescent
400
Which type of tide results in less change between high and low tides?
Neap Tide
500
Define Earth's rotation.
Earth's spin about its axis, taking 24 hours
500
Define Earth's revolution.
The Earth's journey around the Sun, taking 365.25 days
500
Look at Earth's placement in Position 4 of its orbit. What season would we be experiencing here in Reidsville, Ga at Position 4?
Summer
500
What type of tide causes high than normal high tides and lower than normal low tides and result in a greater tidal range?
Spring Tide
500
Daily Double
Two Parts:
A. Which phase(s) of the moon cause Spring tides?
B. Which phase(s) of the moon cause Neap tides?
A. new & full
B. 1st quarter & 3rd quarter