Seasons, Moons, & Tides

Seasons, Moons, & Tides

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Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS1-2

+3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the seasons to change?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main factors that cause the Earth to have seasons?

Back

The Earth's tilt and revolution.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned?

Back

Spring tide.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the period of 24 hours it takes for the Earth to complete one spin on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does the equator maintain a consistent temperature throughout the year?

Back

The equator always receives direct sunlight.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole around which the Earth rotates.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is revolution in the context of Earth?

Back

The movement of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

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