Seasons & Tides

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

Front

In which direction does the sun rise every day?

Back

East.

Front

What happens to the length of a day if the Earth's rotation on its axis increases?

Back

The length of a day would be shorter.

Front

If it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer.

Front

What is the term for the regular rise and fall of sea levels?

Back

Tides.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

Front

What is the approximate duration of one complete rotation of the Earth on its axis?

Back

24 hours.

Front

What phenomenon occurs when the sun is directly above the equator?

Back

Equinox.

Front

What are the two types of tides that occur in a day?

Back

High tide and low tide.

Front

What is the main reason for the change in seasons?

Back

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