Unit 7 RETEST Modified

Front

What is the hemisphere where you live if you are in the United States?

Back

Northern Hemisphere.

Front

Why is the Equator considered the warmest part of the Earth?

Back

Because it receives the most direct sunlight.

Front

What causes the changing of the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

What type of tide occurs when the gravitational forces of the moon and sun are perpendicular to each other?

Back

Neap tide.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is tilted away from the sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

The Equator.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

The rotation causes day and night by exposing different parts of the Earth to sunlight.

Front

What is the term for the position of the Earth in relation to the sun that causes summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun.

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

Back

High tide is when the water level is at its highest, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest.