8th Grade TEKS 8.7A-C

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What causes winter in North America?

Back

Winter occurs in North America when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

Front

What do the white arrows in a diagram of Earth and the sun typically represent?

Back

The white arrows represent the cycle of day and night.

Front

What is the moon phase that follows a full moon?

Back

The moon phase that follows a full moon is the Last Quarter.

Front

What is the position of Earth when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

In summer, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.

Front

How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth causes different hemispheres to receive varying amounts of sunlight, leading to the changing seasons.

Front

What is the significance of Earth's revolution around the sun?

Back

Earth's revolution around the sun takes approximately 365.25 days and is responsible for the changing seasons.

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.

Front

What is a full moon?

Back

A full moon occurs when the moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the sun, fully illuminating its surface.

Front

What is the Last Quarter moon phase?

Back

The Last Quarter moon phase occurs when half of the moon is illuminated and it is transitioning to a new moon.

Front

What is the role of the sun in Earth's climate?

Back

The sun provides the energy that drives weather patterns and climate on Earth.