Sun, Earth, and Moon Unit Review

Front

What does the term 'equinox' mean?

Back

Equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 3?

Back

Summer.

Front

What are neap tides?

Back

Less than average tide occurring during the 1st and 3rd quarters of the moon.

Front

What are the events labeled 1 and 3 called?

Back

Equinoxes.

Front

What is true about the day and night experience in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

Part of the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing day and part is experiencing night.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is a solstice?

Back

The time when the Sun is at its greatest distance from the equator, resulting in the longest or shortest day.

Front

What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

Back

Spring tides occur during full and new moons, resulting in higher tides, while neap tides occur during the 1st and 3rd quarters of the moon, resulting in lower tides.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasonal changes?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the summer solstice?

Back

It marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.