Week 16: Fast & Curious

Front

What is the term for the water level that is lower than the average sea level?

Back

Low Tide

Front

What occurs when the shadow of the moon falls on Earth, blocking the view of the Sun?

Back

Solar Eclipse

Front

What is the force of attraction between objects due to their masses called?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the time required for the Earth to orbit once around the sun?

Back

Year

Front

What is the point at which the sun is at maximum on one hemisphere and minimum on another, indicating the beginning of winter or summer?

Back

Solstice

Front

What is the term for the position of the sun when day and night are of equal length?

Back

Equinox

Front

What is the phenomenon called when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

Solar Eclipse

Front

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

Back

Tidal Force

Front

What is the name of the cycle that describes the changing positions of the moon relative to the Earth and Sun?

Back

Lunar Cycle

Front

What is the term for the highest point of the tide?

Back

High Tide