Unit Exam - Earth in Space (C)

Front

What is the imaginary line that passes through Earth and the North and South poles?

Back

Axis

Front

What do we experience because the Earth spins on its axis?

Back

Day and night

Front

Why do spring tides have the largest tidal ranges?

Back

The Earth, moon, and sun are aligned for greater gravitational force.

Front

What force from the sun and moon causes tides?

Back

Gravitational force

Front

In winter, is the axis of the Earth pointed away or toward the sun?

Back

Away

Front

What is the term for the path Earth takes around the sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

It causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the term for the daily rise and fall of sea levels?

Back

Tides

Front

What is the gravitational pull of the moon responsible for?

Back

Causing tides on Earth.

Front

What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

Back

Spring tides occur during full and new moons when the tidal range is greatest; neap tides occur during the first and third quarters of the moon when the tidal range is smallest.