Seasons, Moons, & Tides

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What causes the seasons to change?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

Back

The Earth's tilt and revolution.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

Back

Spring tide.

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

Back

Rotation.

Front

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

Back

The equator always receives direct sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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.

Front

What is revolution in the context of Earth?

Back

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

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the orbiting of the Earth around the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are neap tides?

Back

Tides that occur when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun, resulting in the lowest tidal range.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a full moon tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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