1.2 EES Earths Motion

Front

What are the phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger called?

Back

Waxing

Front

What causes tides?

Back

The interaction of Earth, the moon, and the sun.

Front

What causes unequal heating of the Earth that leads to four seasons?

Back

Tilted Earth

Front

What do we call a tide that has a large range?

Back

Spring tide

Front

What term describes when the Earth spins on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What is the term for the Earth's path around the sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A tide with the smallest range, occurring when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun.

Front

What is solar radiation?

Back

Energy emitted by the sun, which heats the Earth and drives weather patterns.