In most places on Earth that are not near the equator, the season of summer and winter have very different characteristics. Which of the following is a common characteristic of WINTER compared to summer?

A specific region on Earth's surface hs its highest temperature in June and its lowest temperature in December. Which of these statements explain why the temperatures are LOWEST in December?

Sara is recording water levels in the ocean near her home once an hour for one day. She observes the water level slowly rising and falling twice that day. What is Sara observing?

The phases of the moon are caused by the relative postions of the Earth, the sun, and the moon. Lunar phases refer to the appearance of the illuminated portion of the moon as seen by an observer on Earth. When the moon is aligned with and between Earth and the sun, which phase is happening?

The picture shows a tide chart from a location in Canada. What was the tidal range on June 7?

Zach is visiting Hawaii. He wants to collect seashells, and the local people tell him the best time to collect seashells is low tide. The picture shows the water level at the beach Zach is going to visit. Which of the following times would be the BEST time for Zach to collect seashells?

Cassie is writing a formula to show the effect of the gravitational pull of the sun and the moon on tidal range. Which formula would Cassie use to show the effect of the sun and the moon on spring tides?

Eclipses are predictable solar system events. The answer choices below list relative positions of Earth, the sun, and the moon. Which list represents the positions of the EArth, the sun, and the moon during a lunar eclipse?

Astronomers use cameras on Earth and in orbit to observe the solar system and other objects in space. Suppose that a camera on Earth takes a picture of a astronomical event. THe picture shows an object that is large, dark, and has a bright area immediatley around it. Which event does this picture most likely show?

There are 8 lunar phases in a cycle. Which lunar phases is shown in the picture?

What is the term used to describe a moon that appears to be growing?

Which phase of the moon begins the lunar cycle?

How long does it take the Earth to revolve ONCE around the sun?

This event occurs twice a year and happens when the sunlight shines equally on the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.