As the moon orbits Earth, the waters of Earth closest to the moon bulge outward toward the moon. What is this bulge called? (1 point)
Responses
Neap tide
Neap tide
High Tide
High Tide
Low tide
Low tide
Ebb Tide
High Tide
What is primarily responsible for the creation of seasons on the Earth? (1 point)
Responses
The distance from the Sun.
The distance from the Sun.
The axial tilt of the Earth.
The axial tilt of the Earth.
The tilt of the Sun.
The tilt of the Sun.
The reflection of the Sun's rays from the Earth.
The axial tilt of the Earth.
Seasonal variation on Earth is due to the:
(1 point)
Responses
Revolution of Earth on its axis.
Revolution of Earth on its axis.
Elliptical path the Sun takes around the Earth.
Elliptical path the Sun takes around the Earth.
Tilt of the Earth’s axis of rotation.
Tilt of the Earth’s axis of rotation.
Distance of Earth from the sun at any given time.
Tilt of the Earth’s axis of rotation.
What is the primary cause of high tides on Earth?(1 point)
Responses
The Earth’s rotation or spinning on its axis
The Earth’s rotation or spinning on its axis
The Sun’s gravitational pull on the Earth’s waters
The Sun’s gravitational pull on the Earth’s waters
The Moon’s gravitational pull on the Earth’s waters
The Moon’s gravitational pull on the Earth’s waters
The Earth’s gravitational pull on the Earth’s waters
The Moon’s gravitational pull on the Earth’s waters
A total solar eclipse can be seen only by people in the area of Earth within the Moon’s umbra. (1 point)
Responses
True
True
False
True
Earth rotates on its axis about once every year. (1 point)
Responses
True
True
False