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A student models Earth's motions in space using a globe and a lamp. Which action would best model that causes day and night on Earth's surface?
A full moon which occurs about half a lunar cycle after a new moon
Spinning the globe on its axis near the lamp
2
counter clockwise
spring high tide, when the sun, earth, and moon are all in alignment
waxing gibbous
towards the sun
Attraction between Earth and the Sun due to their masses
In the Northern Hemisphere, which direction does the Earth's axis point during the summer?
A full moon which occurs about half a lunar cycle after a new moon
Spinning the globe on its axis near the lamp
2
counter clockwise
spring high tide, when the sun, earth, and moon are all in alignment
waxing gibbous
towards the sun
Attraction between Earth and the Sun due to their masses
The best time to sail your boat through a narrow channel is when the water is highest. This means you should sail during ...
A full moon which occurs about half a lunar cycle after a new moon
Spinning the globe on its axis near the lamp
2
counter clockwise
spring high tide, when the sun, earth, and moon are all in alignment
waxing gibbous
towards the sun
Attraction between Earth and the Sun due to their masses
What phase of the moon occurs approximately 14 or 15 days after a new moon?
A full moon which occurs about half a lunar cycle after a new moon
Spinning the globe on its axis near the lamp
2
counter clockwise
spring high tide, when the sun, earth, and moon are all in alignment
waxing gibbous
towards the sun
Attraction between Earth and the Sun due to their masses
How many times does the Earth rotate in 48 hours?
A full moon which occurs about half a lunar cycle after a new moon
Spinning the globe on its axis near the lamp
2
counter clockwise
spring high tide, when the sun, earth, and moon are all in alignment
waxing gibbous
towards the sun
Attraction between Earth and the Sun due to their masses
Which force helps keep Earth in its orbit around the Sun?
A full moon which occurs about half a lunar cycle after a new moon
Spinning the globe on its axis near the lamp
2
counter clockwise
spring high tide, when the sun, earth, and moon are all in alignment
waxing gibbous
towards the sun
Attraction between Earth and the Sun due to their masses
Which phase of the lunar cycle occurs after a first quarter moon?
A full moon which occurs about half a lunar cycle after a new moon
Spinning the globe on its axis near the lamp
2
counter clockwise
spring high tide, when the sun, earth, and moon are all in alignment
waxing gibbous
towards the sun
Attraction between Earth and the Sun due to their masses
The Earth rotates in which direction?
A full moon which occurs about half a lunar cycle after a new moon
Spinning the globe on its axis near the lamp
2
counter clockwise
spring high tide, when the sun, earth, and moon are all in alignment
waxing gibbous
towards the sun
Attraction between Earth and the Sun due to their masses
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