Seasons and Tides: REVIEW

Front

Why is it warmer in the summer?

Back

More direct light from Earth's tilt

Front

If it's ____ in the Northern hemisphere, then its fall in the Southern hemisphere.

Back

spring

Front

What are the reasons for the seasons? Options: Earth's tilt & rotation, Earth's tilt & revolution, Earth's rotation & revolution, Earth's tilt & resolution

Back

Earth's tilt & revolution

Front

Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?

Back

Summer

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 2?

Back

Spring

Front

In spring/fall, the axis of the earth is pointed ___________ the sun?

Back

Neither away or toward

Front

What moon phases do spring tides occur? Options: new and full, 1st & 3rd quarters, Waxing and Waning Crescent, Waxing and Waning Gibbous

Back

new and full

Front

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

Back

Moon

Front

What governs the patterns of spring tides and neap tides? Options: phases of the moon, seasons (fall, winter, etc.), surface currents, deep sea currents

Back

phases of the moon

Front

What do we call a tide that has a large range between the high and low tides?

Back

spring tide