Astronomy Pre-test

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon.

Front

Which model has greater gravitational attraction?

Back

Model A has greater gravitational attraction.

Front

What season is it in Sydney, Australia (Latitude 35° South) on August 14?

Back

Winter.

Front

True or False: The Sun has a greater influence on Earth's tides than the Moon.

Back

False.

Front

What happens to gravitational force as mass increases?

Back

Gravitational force increases.

Front

Define gravitational force.

Back

The force of attraction between two masses.

Front

What is the primary reason for the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres regarding seasons?

Back

When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the role of the Moon in Earth's tides?

Back

The Moon's gravitational pull creates bulges in the Earth's oceans, leading to high and low tides.

Front

What is the effect of distance on gravitational force?

Back

Gravitational force decreases as the distance between two masses increases.