Sun, Earth, Moon, and Tides

Front

What season does Australia experience when it is summer in the United States?

Back

Winter

Front

What type of energy is released when you eat food, such as hot cheetos?

Back

Chemical energy

Front

What energy transformation occurs in a steam iron?

Back

Electrical energy changes to heat energy.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for all life on Earth?

Back

The Sun

Front

What type of energy is produced by a car when it converts chemical energy?

Back

Mechanical energy

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a solar eclipse?

Back

The Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.

Front

What phase of the Moon occurs when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit