Earth's place in the Universe | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution?

365 days (1 year)

Which factor determines the length of time it takes a planet to orbit the sun?

It's distance from the sun. Closer to the sun- shorter.

If distance increases what happens to gravity?

Gravity decreases.

What are the 2 factors that affect gravity?

Mass and Distance

If the moon moved farther away from Earth how would that affect the gravitational pull?

Earth would have less gravitational pull on the moon.

What 2 things would happen if the Earth doubled its size?

It would have more gravitational pull and it would be closer to the sun.

Which type of tides has the biggest changes in daily tides?

Spring Tides

What makes a planet a planet? (must name at least 2 reasons)

It must orbit a star (the sun), must have enough gravity to be round and to clear a path in its orbit.

How does a lunar eclipse occur?

Earth is between the sun and moon.

How many days does a moon phase last?

3-4 days (closer to 3)

How are all galaxies formed?

Gravity

If mass increases what happens to gravity?

Gravity increases

Why don't we have an eclipse every month.

The moon's orbit is not always in the same plane as Earth's orbit.

Which object has a bigger affect on the tides and why?

The moon because its closer.

Where will you experience the least amount of change in day light?

Near the equator

If the sun was smaller and had less gravitational pull what would happen to Earth's orbit?

It would increase and take longer to complete an orbit.

Where will you experience midnight sun and polar nights?

Near the poles

Why is the sun the center of the galaxy?

It is the biggest and has the most gravitational pull.

What causes Earth to have seasons?

Earth is tilted 23.5 degrees

What is it called when Earth travels around the Sun?

Revolution

How does a solar eclipse occur?

The moon is between the sun and Earth.