Earth and Space Science B Review

Which of the following has the biggest impact on the seasons?

• Earth's rotation
• Tilted axis
• Moon's gravitational pull
• Pressure systems

What causes the day and night cycle on Earth?

• Rotation of the Sun
• Revolution of the Earth
• Gravitational pull from the moon
• Rotation of the Earth

In Which position would the Southern Hemisphere experience winter?

• Position A
• Position B
• Position C
• Position D

In which position would the Northern Hemisphere be experiencing spring?

• Position A
• Position B
• Position C
• Position D

How long does one lunar cycle take?

• 1 week
• 2 weeks
• 4 weeks
• 1 year

What phase is illustrated here?

• 1st Quarter
• Waning gibbous
• Waxing crescent
• New moon

Which of the following has the BIGGEST impact on the Earth's tides?

• The sun
• Earth's rotation
• Earth's revolution
• The moon

How many tides does a location experience each day?

• 1
• 2
• 4
• 8

How much time passes between a high tide and a low tide?

• 6 hours
• 12 hours
• 24 hours
• 2 days

By how many degrees is the Earth tilted on its axis?

• 90

• 2.5

• 23.5

• 28