Space Flashcard

Front

The Earth's rotation causes?

Back

Day and Night

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

The Earth and Moon's position from one another creates many things like the time of low tide, high tide, and what else?

Back

The Moon's phases

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

Which of the following does the Earth's axis NOT pass through?

• The North Pole
• The South Pole
• The Equator
• The Earth's center

Back

The Equator

Front

Gravity is the responsible force for the orbiting motion of the planets around the Sun?

Back

True

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What two things are necessary for seasons to occur on Earth?

Back

Earth's revolution around the Sun and Earth's tilted axis.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

Why does the Moon have many more impact craters than Earth?

Back

The Moon has no significant atmosphere so the asteroids don't get burned up.

Front

Earth and Moon have similar characteristics. One example would be:

• Atmosphere containing oxygen.
• Flowing water in oceans and rivers.
• Fossils and fossil fuels under the surface.
• Rocky surface covered in landforms.

Back

Rocky surface covered in landforms.

Front

The Earth's axis is on a tilt is at what degree? Options: 23.9, 23.4, 23.1, 23.5

Back

23.5

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Earth rotates on its axis. How long does this rotation take?

Back

24 hours

Front

What causes tides?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Moon on the Earth's oceans.