Unit 6: Seasons & Moon Phases

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is a Neap Tide?

Back

A Neap Tide occurs when the moon is in the first or third quarter phase, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

What is a Spring Tide?

Back

A Spring Tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

Tides occur approximately every 12.5 hours.

Front

Why do we see the same side of the Moon from Earth?

Back

We see the same side of the Moon because it rotates and revolves around the Earth at the same rate.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated?

Back

The phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated is called the Full Moon.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth?

Back

The phase of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth is called the New Moon.

Front

What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.

Front

What is the gravitational effect of the Moon on Earth?

Back

The Moon's gravitational pull causes tides in the Earth's oceans.

Front

What is the duration of one complete cycle of the Moon's phases?

Back

One complete cycle of the Moon's phases takes about 29.5 days.