Unit 5 Review: Earth and Space

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What is one rotation of the Earth?

Back

One rotation of the Earth takes 24 hours.

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What season is the Northern Hemisphere in during position 3?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is in fall.

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What type of tide occurs when the Earth, Sun, and Moon are in a straight line?

Back

This is called a spring tide.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs when the Earth, Sun, and Moon form a right angle.

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How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?

Back

It takes 365.25 days for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

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What is the difference between spring tide and neap tide?

Back

Spring tides have higher high tides and lower low tides, while neap tides have lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What is the position of the Earth during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

During summer, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

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What is the position of the Earth during winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

During winter, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun.

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What is the effect of the Moon's gravity on Earth?

Back

The Moon's gravity causes tides in the Earth's oceans.