Earth science 2nd half Astronomy Unit

Front

What season in the northern hemisphere is represented at point B?

Back

Summer

Front

What is the tide with the smallest difference between high and low tides?

Back

Neap tide

Front

How many hours occur between sunrise and solar noon on September 23?

Back

6 hours

Front

At which position was the noon Sun on January 21, as viewed from Binghamton, NY?

Back

Between position 2 and position 3

Front

How many degrees per hour does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

Back

15 degrees

Front

What is the definition of a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is at its minimum.

Front

What is the significance of solar noon?

Back

Solar noon is the time of day when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky.

Front

What factors influence the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun influence the seasons.

Front

What is the angle of the Earth's axial tilt?

Back

The Earth's axial tilt is approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the difference between spring tide and neap tide?

Back

Spring tide has the largest difference between high and low tides, while neap tide has the smallest.