Ch 36: Earth-Moon-Sun System
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Earth-Moon-Sun System - Chapter Summary
Our galaxy is an intricate system, with its components functioning in coordination with one another to keep everything in working order. As you focus more closely on our planet, you'll notice that the Earth, Moon, and Sun work together harmoniously to keep everything in balance. The lessons in this chapter will provide you with a comprehensive overview of this integrated system. Specifically, you'll explore:
- How the Earth's rotation creates different temperatures and seasons
- The ways that the Moon, gravity, and the Sun impact ocean tides
- Different types of eclipses
The lessons in this chapter have been created by professionals in the field to make the material easy to absorb and retain. To keep you engaged in the learning process, inviting text and video lessons help to illustrate the information. The video lessons contain a clickable timeline for easy navigation, in case you'd like to review a particular portion of the lesson. After each lesson, take a self-assessment quiz to gauge your progress. When you've finished the chapter, take a cumulative exam to see how well you understand the topics. If you have any additional questions, our instructors are available to reach out to.
1. Effects of the Earth's Rotation & Revolution
This lesson explores the factors that influence seasons, daylight, and temperatures on our planet, including rotation and radiation. At the end, you can test your knowledge with a brief quiz.
2. How Gravity, the Moon & the Sun Influence Tides
This lesson will define tides, the tidal force, neap tide, and spring tide. It will also talk about how the sun, moon, and Earth interact to produce tidal bulges.
3. What is an Eclipse? - Definition & Types
This lesson will explain what an eclipse is and the various types of eclipses, particularly from the vantage point of the earth. A short quiz will follow.
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Other Chapters
Other chapters within the GACE Middle Grades Science (014): Practice & Study Guide course
- Scientific Inquiry & Design
- Nature of Scientific Knowledge
- Major Developments & Historical Figures in Science
- Collecting & Analyzing Scientific Data
- Science Laboratory & Field Equipment Safety
- Environmental Effects of Science & Technology
- Energy Production & Natural Resource Management
- Science & Technology in Consumer Products
- The Atomic Model, Energy & Matter
- Concepts & Relationships Between Energy & Matter
- Basics of the Periodic Table
- Chemical Compounds & Reactions
- Acid-Base Chemistry
- Solutions & Solubility
- Basic Concepts of Mechanics
- Electricity & Magnetism Concepts
- Waves & Optics
- Structure & Function of Cells & Organelles
- Basic Biochemistry of Life
- Basic Genetics
- Evolution, Natural Selection & Biological Diversity
- Hierarchical Classification of Living Things
- Plant Structures & Function
- Animal & Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Population Dynamics & Ecology
- Intro to Rocks, Minerals & Soil
- Earth's Structure & Internal Processes
- Effects of Plate Tectonics
- Historical Geology
- Water Cycle
- Earth's Oceans & Landforms
- Freshwater Characteristics & Processes
- Atmosphere & Weather
- Climate & Seasons
- Exploring Features of the Solar System
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