Unit 5 Test Corrections-Moon Phases, Tides, Seasons

Front

What causes the variation in daylight hours throughout the year?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

What is a result of the Earth rotating on its axis?

Back

The day and night cycle experienced on Earth.

Front

What do we call the small tides that happen when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other?

Back

Neap Tide.

Front

What is the central object in the solar system around which the Earth orbits?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What type of tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned?

Back

Spring Tide.

Front

What is the term for the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun that causes seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

What phenomenon occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

Solar Eclipse.

Front

What is the effect of the Moon's gravitational pull on Earth?

Back

Tides.

Front

What are the two main types of tides?

Back

Spring Tides and Neap Tides.

Front

What phase of the Moon occurs during a Spring Tide?

Back

New Moon and Full Moon.