Unit 6: Earth Sun Moon

Front

What day of the year has the most amount of sunlight?

Back

Summer Solstice

Front

If it is Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, then it is ________ in the Southern Hemisphere.

Back

Winter

Front

What is the term for a tide with the smallest daily tidal range, occurring when the Sun, Earth, and the Moon form a 90-degree angle?

Back

Neap Tide

Front

What is special about the length of day during an equinox?

Back

The length of day and night are equal.

Front

What season is it, for the Northern Hemisphere, in this picture?

Back

Summer

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What are the two equinoxes called?

Back

Spring Equinox and Fall Equinox

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis as it revolves around the Sun.

Front

What is a Spring Tide?

Back

A tide with the largest daily tidal range, occurring when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned.