08 Day/Night, Seasons, Moon Phases, and Tides PRE-Assessment

Front

What would happen if the angle of the Earth's axis decreased to zero?

Back

There would be no occurrence of different seasons.

Front

What does a diagram of the Earth, Moon, and Sun represent during a Spring Tide?

Back

It shows the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

What phenomenon occurs due to the rotation of the Earth?

Back

Day and night.

Front

What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing when it is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

Summer.

Front

Which point on a diagram represents summer in North America?

Back

Point A.

Front

What causes the phases of the Moon?

Back

The relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and 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 lower high tides.

Front

What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth?

Back

About 27.3 days.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.