Season, Tides, Gravity & Orbits

Front

What type of tide occurs during a full moon phase?

Back

Spring tide occurs during a full moon phase, characterized by higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

What causes Antarctica to experience six months of darkness in winter?

Back

Earth's tilt is responsible for Antarctica experiencing six months of darkness during winter.

Front

What physical quantity never changes regardless of location in the universe?

Back

Mass never changes, while weight can vary depending on the gravitational force.

Front

What are the typical daylight conditions in the Northern Hemisphere during winter?

Back

Fewer hours of daylight and cooler temperatures are typical in the Northern Hemisphere during winter.

Front

What motion of Earth causes day and night?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its tilted axis causes day and night.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the moon is in its first or third quarter phase, resulting in the smallest difference between high and low tides.

Front

How does Earth's tilt affect seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution is the movement of an object around another object in an orbit.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies toward each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

Front

What is the significance of the equator in relation to seasons?

Back

The equator experiences relatively consistent temperatures and daylight hours throughout the year, unlike regions farther from the equator.