HMS Unit 4 Review

Front

What season is it in the northern hemisphere when it is winter?

Back

Winter is one of the four seasons, characterized by cold weather and shorter days.

Front

What does the right side of an illustration representing day and night indicate?

Back

The right side represents night, which is the time when the sun is not visible.

Front

If there is a full moon on December 13th, when was the new moon?

Back

The new moon was on November 29th, which is approximately two weeks before the full moon.

Front

What does the rotation of the Earth cause us to experience?

Back

The rotation of the Earth causes day and night.

Front

What moon phase comes before and after the waning gibbous?

Back

Before - waning gibbous; After - waning crescent.

Front

What is the definition of rotation in terms of Earth?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours.

Front

What is the difference between a full moon and a new moon?

Back

A full moon is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated, while a new moon is when the moon is not visible from Earth.

Front

How long does it take for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

Back

It takes about 29.5 days for the moon to complete one full cycle of phases.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

Front

What is the significance of the equator in relation to day and night?

Back

At the equator, day and night are approximately equal in length throughout the year.