Unit 2 Flashcard

Front

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. Which statement is true about the solar energy received when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, compared to the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is cooler.

Front

Each Earth day is 24 hours long. Which statement explains why?

Back

It takes Earth 24 hours to rotate once on its axis.

Front

In which phase is the moon not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

In January, it is winter in the Northern hemisphere. What season is it in the Southern hemisphere in January?

Back

Summer

Front

How do the temperatures at Earth’s equator compare to the temperatures at the poles, during the year?

Back

There is less variation in temperature at the equator.

Front

Just as Earth moves around the sun, the moon revolves around Earth. About how many Earth days does it take for the moon to travel around Earth?

Back

28 days

Front

Why do we always see the same side of the Moon?

Back

The Moon's period of rotation is the same as its period of revolution around Earth.

Front

Which position is a Waning Gibbous moon? Options: 2, 4, 6, 8

Back

6

Front

Which phase represents the appearance of the moon during a solar eclipse? Options: Full Moon, New Moon, Third Quarter, Waning Gibbous

Back

New Moon

Front

Which solar system event does this diagram show? Options: Solar eclipse, Lunar eclipse, First Quarter moon, Third Quarter moon

Back

Lunar eclipse