Unit 7 Vocab

Front

What is the imaginary line that extends through the Earth's north pole and out the south pole, tilted at 25⁰?

Back

Axis

Front

What is half of a sphere, typically dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres?

Back

Hemisphere

Front

What is the tide that occurs during a new or full moon, characterized by the greatest difference between high and low water?

Back

Spring Tide

Front

What is the tide that occurs during the first or third quarter moon, characterized by the least difference between high and low water?

Back

Neap Tide

Front

What is the term for spinning on an axis, which causes the day/night cycle?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres?

Back

Equator

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull that causes tides?

Back

Tidal Force

Front

What is the phenomenon that describes the change in the position of the sun in the sky throughout the day?

Back

Solar Movement

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

Back

Day