24-25 Unit 5 Solar System Review (5)

Front

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

Back

Spring tide

Front

What movement of Earth causes day and night?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere called?

Back

Summer solstice

Front

What causes the change in day length during the summer solstice?

Back

Earth's tilt toward the sun is maximized at this time in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

The Moon revolves around which celestial body?

Back

Earth

Front

What season occurs when your location is tilted away from the sun?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the term for the path Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun, resulting in the least difference between high and low tides.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

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