Earth and Space Science

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Which causes the phases of the moon?

Back

They are caused by the moon’s position relative to Earth and the Sun. The phases are caused by the reflection of sunlight off the moon’s surfaces.

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What is the effect of Earth’s axial tilt and its revolution around the sun?

Back

The seasons

Front

What causes day & night on Earth?

Back

Earth’s rotation on its axis. Day occurs on the side facing Sun and night occurs on the side away from Sun.

Front

Describe the Sun.

Back

Average sized yellow star, 110 times the diameter of Earth, & 4.6 billion years old

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

365 days (1 year)

Front

Describe our moon.

Back

A small, rock satellite that has extreme temperatures and no water to support life.

Front

Name the terrestrial planets.

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, & Mars

Front

List the planets in order from the sun.

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. (*My very educated mother just served us nachos)

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When do the highest tides occur?

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They occur near the time of full and new moons.

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List the planets in order of size from biggest to smallest.

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Venus, Mars, Mercury (*Jason sat under ninety-eight very mean monsters)