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Gr 6 Unit 7 Science
Earth in Space and Time-Gravity's Role, Earth-Moon-Sun System (Created By Shrey)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many days does it take for the Moon to revolve around the Earth? | 29.5 |
| How many days does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun? | 365.25 |
| When it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, it is _____ in the Northern Hemisphere. | Summer |
| When it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere, it is _____ in the Northern Hemisphere. | Winter |
| When it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere, it is _____ in the Southern Hemisphere. | Fall |
| When it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere, it is _____ in the Southern Hemisphere. | Spring |
| What month is the beginning of summer in Australia? | December |
| What month is the beginning of summer in the US? | June |
| How long is a season? | 3 months |
| What causes seasons? | The Earth's tilted axis |
| When is the Summer Solstice? (For the Northern Hemisphere) | June 21 |
| When is the Winter Solstice? (For the Northern Hemisphere) | December 21 |
| What is the degree tilt of the Earth's Axis? | 23.5 |
| What is a lunar eclipse? | The moon is under the shadow of Earth and it looks hidden from the Earth's point of view. |
| What is a solar eclipse? | The sun is hidden behind the moon and it looks hidden from the Earth's point of view. |