test Flashcards
1
Q
effects of acid rain?
A
damages soil and freshwaters. toxic to fish and plants.
2
Q
when the moon is between the earth and sun:
when sun, earth and moon are aligned:
A
solar eclipse new moon
lunar eclipse: full moon
3
Q
why cant u see a full moon during the day
A
occurs only when the moon is on the opposite side of the Earth to the sun
4
Q
How would the tides be different if the Earth did not rotate?
A
tides would occur on a monthly basis (2 high n 2 low)
5
Q
why is one tide higher than the other
A
The moon’s gravitational pull on the Earth and the Earth’s rotational force
5
Q
difference between solar and lunar eclipse
A
lunar order- sun earth moon
solar order- sun moon earth
6
Q
what causes erosion
A
strong winds, hard rain and flowing water
