Ch 20 Sun, Earth & Moon

Front

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. Which statement is true about the solar energy received when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, compared to the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere receives less direct solar energy and is cooler.

Front

Each Earth day is 24 hours long. Which statement explains why?

Back

It takes Earth 24 hours to rotate once on its axis.

Front

In which phase is the moon not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

In January, it is winter in the Northern hemisphere. What season is it in the Southern hemisphere in January?

Back

Summer

Front

Which two positions represent an equinox? Options: A and B, C and D, B and D, A and C

Back

A and C

Front

How do the temperatures at Earth’s equator compare to the temperatures at the poles, during the year?

Back

There is less variation in temperature at the equator.

Front

Which gravitational pull has the greatest effect on tides?

Back

The moon's gravitational pull on Earth.

Front

Just as Earth moves around the sun, the moon revolves around Earth. About how many Earth days does it take for the moon to travel around Earth?

Back

28 days

Front

Zach is visiting Hilo, Hawaii. He wants to collect seashells, and the local people tell him that the best time to collect shells is a low tide. According to the diagram below, around what time should Zach collect shells?

Back

7:00 pm

Front

Which diagram shows an alignment in which neap tides take place? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

D