Earth Sun and Moon ( Movement, Tides and Eclipses)

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

Back

Tides are mainly caused by the Moon’s gravitational pull.

Front

What season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

Summer.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

24 Hours.

Front

What happens to the seasons when the Earth is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

It experiences summer.

Front

What alignment is necessary for an eclipse to occur?

Back

The Moon, Sun, and Earth must be in alignment.

Front

What is the primary reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

Front

What is the gravitational pull?

Back

The force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and the Moon.

Front

How do the Sun and Moon affect tides?

Back

Both the Sun and Moon exert gravitational forces on Earth, but the Moon has a greater effect on tides.