6th unit 5 Test

Front

What direction is the Earth's axis pointed during winter?

Back

Away from the sun.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is in Position 1?

Back

Winter.

Front

What does the term 'equinox' mean?

Back

Equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

Back

Water is pulled by the gravity of the moon and the sun.

Front

Where on Earth can you experience entire days of darkness?

Back

The poles.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer?

Back

It marks the northernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.

Front

What is the significance of the Tropic of Capricorn?

Back

It marks the southernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.

Front

What is a solstice?

Back

A solstice is when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

Front

What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon.