Unit 5 Test Review- Earth, Moon, Sun

Front

What is the periodic rise and fall of the water level in oceans called?

Back

Tides

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

Twice a day

Front

What is the phase of the moon called when it is increasing in illumination after a New Moon?

Back

Waxing Crescent

Front

What are the four main phases of the moon?

Back

New Moon, Waxing Crescent, Full Moon, Waning Crescent

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What is a Spring tide?

Back

A tide that occurs during the full moon and new moon when the gravitational forces of the moon and sun align.

Front

What is a Neap tide?

Back

A tide that occurs during the first and third quarters of the moon when the gravitational forces of the moon and sun are perpendicular.

Front

What is the phase of the moon that comes after a Full Moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the phase of the moon that comes before a New Moon?

Back

Waning Crescent

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

Back

Lunar month (approximately 29.5 days)