Seasons Moon Phases Eclipses and Tides Review



Directions: Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate term. You MAY re-use a word more than once if necessary.

1. The imaginary line drawn from the north geographic pole through the south geographic pole is called Earth's __________. It tilts at _____ degrees towards the __________ ________ at all times.

2. Earth spins on its axis. This is called a ______________ and takes about _____________ day or _________ hours. The direction that the Earth spins is _________________________.

3. Earth’s ________________ causes us to have day and night.

4. The path around the Sun is called a(n) __________. It is the shape of an ellipse (oval).

5. How long is one Earth revolution? ____________ or __________ days. The direction that the Earth revolves is ___________________________.

6. Earth’s _____________ and _________________ are the reasons we have _____________.

7. The hemisphere tilting toward the Sun is having ___________ with hotter days because the sunlight is more __________. The first day of this season is called the _______________ _____________. (2 words) The first day of this season is sometimes referred to as the _____________ day because it has the ___________ daylight of the year.

8. The hemisphere tilting away from the Sun is having _________ with colder days because the sunlight is more _____________. The first day of this season is called the ______________ ________________. (2 words) The first day of this season is sometimes referred to as the _____________ day because it has the ___________ daylight of the year.

9. When it is Fall in the Northern Hemisphere, it is __________ in the Southern Hemisphere.

10. During an equinox, the Earth is _______ tilted __________ or _________ from the sun. During an equinox, the day and night are ______ hours each.

11. The name of the first day of fall is the _______________ ______________ and the first day of spring is called the ________________ _________________.

12. Name the 4 seasons in order beginning with Spring:

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

13. The Sun is always lighting ________ of the Earth; the side facing the sun is having ___________ and the side facing away from the sun is having ____________.

Directions: Answer the following questions using COMPLETE SENTENCES.

14. Explain the difference between rotation and revolution.

15. Explain the difference between direct and indirect light.

16. Give an example of a time of year when we have the most direct light and a time of year when we have the most indirect light.

17. What causes the seasons?

18. Draw the position of the Earth and Sun during June Solstice. Label the tilt of the Earth and draw its orbital path.

19. On the picture below, label where the Earth is getting more direct light and where it is getting indirect light.

20. Draw the position of the Earth and Sun during December Solstice. Label the tilt of the Earth and draw its orbital path.

21. On the picture below, label where the Earth is getting more direct light and where it is getting indirect light.

22. Draw the position of the Earth and Sun during March Equinox. Label the tilt of the Earth and draw its orbital path.

23. Tell me about the tilt of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres in relation to the sun on the March Equinox. Include how many hours of light and night are on this day.

24. Draw the position of the Earth and Sun during September Equinox. Label the tilt of the Earth and draw its orbital path.

25. Tell me about the tilt of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres in relation to the sun on the September Equinox. Include how many hours of light and night are on this day.

26. If the North Pole is tilted towards the sun, what season are they having in the Northern Hemisphere on the dark side of the Earth?

27. What are the dates of the first day of each season?

a. June Solstice (Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere):

b. December Solstice (Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere):

c. September Equinox (Autumnal/Fall Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere):

d. March Equinox (Spring/Vernal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere):

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