Seasons, Tides and Gravity CBA Review

Front

What is the imaginary line through the center of the Earth that Earth rotates around?

Back

Axis

Front

Which object has the greatest gravitational pull based on its mass?

Back

Basketball

Front

How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis?

Back

24 Hours

Front

The moon is mainly responsible for the tides on Earth because it is ________ ________.

Back

much closer

Front

What type of tide would the arrangement of earth-moon-sun create during a full moon?

Back

Spring tide

Front

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

Back

Tides

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in the least difference between high and low tides.

Front

What is gravitational pull?

Back

The force by which a planet or other celestial body attracts objects toward its center.

Front

What is the role of the sun in the creation of tides?

Back

The sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but to a lesser extent than the moon.