Summit Science Review

Front

Why is it warmer in the summer?

Back

More direct light from Earth's tilt

Front

If it's ____ in the Northern hemisphere, then its fall in the Southern hemisphere.

Back

spring

Front

What are the reasons for the seasons? Options: Earth's tilt & rotation, Earth's tilt & revolution, Earth's rotation & revolution, Earth's tilt & resolution

Back

Earth's tilt & revolution

Front

Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?

Back

Summer

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?

Back

Spring

Front

In spring/fall, the axis of the earth is pointed ___________ the sun?

Back

Neither away or toward

Front

Which statement best explains why the same side of the Moon always faces Earth?

Back

The Moon revolves around Earth and rotates in about the same amount of time.

Front

The Moon orbits Earth in a ________________ direction

Back

counterclockwise

Front

What moon phases do spring tides occur? Options: new and full, 1st & 3rd quarters, Waxing and Waning Crescent, Waxing and Waning Gibbous

Back

new and full

Front

Name that phase AND the tide that occurs during this phase!!

Back

Full moon, Spring tide