Science Flashcards

Front

What tells us why the hemispheres have seasons?

Back

Tilt of the Earth's Axis.

Front

Why are models not a good representation of the solar system?

Back

Size, distance, and other variables are not accurate.

Front

Calendar years are 365 but every fourth year is not. Why?

Back

The orbital path takes longer than 365 days.

Front

How would a shadow compare in the morning and lunch?

Back

Longer in the AM / Shorter at Lunch

Front

New moon vs Full Moon

Back

Surface of the moon is not receiving light when facing Earth.

Surface of the moon is receiving light when facing Earth.

Front

Scale Model Representation

Back

In a scale model, the size of objects should be proportional to their actual sizes.

Front

Solar and Lunar Eclipse

Back

Solar = Sun Moon Earth not all dark

Lunar = Sun Earth Moon all dark (with reddish glow)

Front

Solstice vs Equinox

Back

Solstice Extreme Weather (HOT and COLD)

Equinox Equal Weather (FALL and SPRING)

Front

What are the two factors of gravitational force?

Back

Mass and Distance