Tides and Seasons stars review

Front

What type of tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned?

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Spring tide

Front

What type of tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun form a right angle?

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Neap tide

Front

What is the primary reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

Back

Earth's tilt on its axis

Front

Which spectral class does the Sun belong to?

Back

G

Front

What color are the hottest stars?

Back

Blue

Front

What color are the coolest stars?

Back

Red

Front

What is the term for the distance between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

Astronomical Unit (AU)

Front

What is the effect of the Moon's gravity on Earth?

Back

Causes tides

Front

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

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the average distance from the Earth to the Moon?

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About 384,400 km