The Sun-Earth-Moon System Flashcard

Front

What is the path an object follows as it moves around another object called?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the amount of energy that passes through a square meter of space in one second called?

Back

Intensity

Front

What is the predictable rise and fall of the ocean's surface each day called?

Back

Daily tide

Front

What is the lowest tidal range that occurs when the Sun, Earth, and the Moon form a right angle?

Back

Neap Tide

Front

What is the largest tidal range that occurs when the Sun, Earth, and the Moon form a straight line?

Back

Spring Tide

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull of the Moon on Earth that causes tides?

Back

Tidal Force

Front

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

Back

Lunar Month

Front

What is the phenomenon called when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned, causing higher tides?

Back

Spring Tide

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

What is the term for the position of the Moon when it is between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

New Moon