Earth, Moon, Sun

Front

Differences in the moon's and sun's gravitational pull on different sides of the Earth cause _________.

Back

tides

Front

Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides? Options: Sun, Saturn, Moon, Venus

Back

Moon

Front

What causes tides?

Back

gravity

Front

Order these by size from biggest to smallest: Earth, Moon, Sun.

Back

Sun, Earth, Moon

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is leaning away from the Sun, what season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing?

Back

Winter

Front

What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere at letter A? Options: Winter, Summer, Spring, Fall

Back

Summer

Front

Spinning of the Earth on its axis is called...

Back

rotation

Front

How many days does it take for the moon to complete a full cycle? Options: 27.3, 29.5, 28, 20

Back

28

Front

Which of the following pictures represents low tide? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

B

Front

Name this phase of the moon.

Back

crescent