TCAP ReviewScientific MethodsInterdependence

Sun, Earth, and Moon Systems

A ______ is all the populations of all species living in a particular area. community organism biosphere ecosystem

A _________ is a tentative explanation for an observation that can be tested scientifically.

scientific methods conclusion hypothesis dependent variable

A _______ is made up of all organisms of the same species that live in an area.

organism ecosystem biosphere population

Earth’s orbit around the sun is called a/an ______.

solstice equinox revolution rotation

Forest that are dominated with deciduous trees that lose their leaves every autumn are called what.

tropical rain forest tropical deciduous forest temperate deciduous forest temperate rain forest

A way, or steps, scientist use to solve problems are ____.

scientific methods hypothesis conclusion descriptive research

A(n) _________ consists of all the organisms living in an area, as well as the abiotic factors of the environment.

organism ecosystem population community

A factor that purposely is changed in an experiment.

constraint constant independent variable dependent variable

A ________ is a complex model of the transfer of energy within an ecosystem.

food chain food web ecosystem biosphere

When the Earth’s shadow falls on the moon, a _______ occurs

lunar eclipse solar eclipse

In which position is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing Winter?

A. Position 1B. Position 2C. Position 3D. Position 4

What type of tide occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned?

a. neap

b. spring

This diagram is illustrating what type of eclipse?

a. solar

b. lunar

What position would you most likely see a lunar eclipse?a. 1b. 2c. 3d. 4

What position would you most likely see a full moon.a. 1b. 2c. 3d. 4

What type of tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon form a right angle?

a. spring

b. neap

What position would you most likely see a new moon?a. 1b. 2c. 3d. 4