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Earth's Movements and Tides
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Earth's Movements and Tides
🌍 Part 1: Earth's Movements
1. What causes day and night on Earth?
Earth's revolution around the sun
Earth's rotation on its axis
The moon's orbit around Earth
Earth's tilt
2. How long does it take Earth to complete one full rotation?
365 days
24 hours
30 days
12 hours
3. Earth is tilted at an angle of _______ degrees, which causes the _______.
Fill in the blanks: _______ degrees, _____________
4. During an equinox, day and night are approximately equal in length. Check all times when this occurs:
March 21st
June 21st
September 21st
December 21st
🌊 Part 2: Tides and Gravitational Forces
5. What is the main cause of ocean tides on Earth?
Wind patterns
Earth's rotation
Gravitational pull of the moon and sun
Ocean currents
6. How many high tides occur at most coastal locations each day?
1
2
3
4
7. Explain how the moon's gravitational pull creates tides. Use the words "gravity," "ocean," and "pull" in your answer.
🎯 Part 3: Apply Your Knowledge
8. Draw a simple diagram showing Earth's position relative to the sun during summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Label Earth, sun, and show the tilt.
9. If Earth did not have a tilted axis, what would be different about our planet? Explain your reasoning.
10. Extension Challenge: Research question - How do tides differ between the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the United States? Write one interesting fact you discover.
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