FOSS Planetary Science: Investigations 1 & 2 Flashcards

Front

Why is Earth described as a system?

Back

It is made up of several interacting parts.

Front

A person's location can be described in many different ways depending on the _____________.

Back

frame of reference

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis

Front

How much of Earth is in daylight at a time?

Back

1/2 of Earth

Front

How much of Earth is in its shadow at a time?

Back

1/2 of Earth

Front

Does Earth rotate straight on its axis?

Back

False

Front

Earth's axis is always tilted toward the _______.

Back

North Star

Front

Why is it hotter in the summer?

Back

Earth's axis points toward the Sun (direct light rays)

Front

What regions of the planet get the most concentrated solar energy?

Back

Equator

Front

What regions get the least amount of concentrated solar energy?

Back

Near the Poles