Year 7 warm up - Earth, Moon, and Sun

Year 7 warm up - Earth, Moon, and Sun

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

An equinox occurs when neither hemisphere is tilted toward or away from the sun, resulting in nearly equal day and night.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the phases of the moon?

Back

The phases of the moon are the different shapes of the moon as seen from Earth, which change in a cycle over approximately 29.5 days.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Earth's tilt affect the seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary reason for the changing seasons?

Back

The primary reason for the changing seasons is the tilt of Earth's axis, which affects how sunlight is distributed across the planet.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens during a solstice?

Back

A solstice occurs when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun.

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