6.1 Science Review

Front

Why is it warmer at the equator than at the North Pole?

Back

The equator receives more direct sunlight than the North Pole.

Front

What happens to the temperature of a planet as it moves further away from the sun?

Back

The temperature goes down.

Front

What causes the different phases of the moon?

Back

The angle we see the sunlit side of the moon as it revolves around Earth.

Front

How long is Earth's Rotation and Revolution?

Back

24 hours and 365 days

Front

The sun reaches its highest point in the Northern Sky during which season?

Back

Summer

Front

How many named moon phases are recognized?

Back

8

Front

The strength of gravity depends on what two factors?

Back

Distance and Mass

Front

Which has more gravity -- Jupiter or Mars? Why?

Back

Jupiter -- because it has more mass.

Front

Spinning on its axis

Back

Rotation

Front

The current tilt of the Earth's axis is approximately . . .

Back

23.5 degrees