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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the North Star?
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The North Star, also known as Polaris, is the star that Earth's axis is always pointed at. It is used for navigation because it remains in a fixed position in the sky.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the axis of the Earth?
Back
The axis is an imaginary line that runs through the North and South poles of the Earth, around which the Earth rotates.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are spring tides?
Back
Spring tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, typically during the new and full moon phases, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the equator?
Back
The equator is an imaginary line that runs around the Earth at 0 degrees latitude, dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is revolution in terms of Earth’s movement?
Back
Revolution refers to the movement of the Earth around the Sun, taking approximately 365.25 days to complete one full orbit.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is rotation in terms of Earth’s movement?
Back
Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete one full turn, resulting in day and night.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between spring and neap tides?
Back
Neap tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun form a right angle, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides, while spring tides occur when they are aligned.
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