Question

1. planet x has an orbital period of 11.8 years in relation to its distance from the sun. how does the orbital period of planet x compare to earths and what can you infer? 8. does the gravitational pull of the moon affect ocean tides on earth? explain. 9. explain how the tilt of the earths axis affects temperatures in the winter. 10. how does the angle of sunlight affect temperatures at the equator compared to the poles?

Explanation:

1. Earth's orbital period is 1 year. Planet X's 11.8 - year orbital period is longer. According to Kepler's laws, a longer orbital period means it is farther from the Sun.
2. The gravitational pull of the Moon does affect ocean tides on Earth. The Moon's gravity pulls on Earth's oceans, causing water bulges that result in high and low tides.
3. In winter, the hemisphere tilted away from the Sun receives less - direct sunlight. The tilt causes the Sun's rays to hit at a more oblique angle, spreading out the energy over a larger area and leading to lower temperatures.
4. At the equator, sunlight hits more directly, concentrating the solar energy over a smaller area, resulting in higher temperatures. At the poles, sunlight hits at a very oblique angle, spreading the energy over a large area, leading to lower temperatures.

Answer:

1. Planet X's orbital period (11.8 years) is longer than Earth's (1 year). It is likely farther from the Sun.
2. Yes, the Moon's gravitational pull causes ocean tides on Earth by pulling on the water.
3. In winter, the hemisphere tilted away from the Sun gets less - direct sunlight due to the tilt, resulting in lower temperatures.
4. At the equator, sunlight is more direct and causes higher temperatures; at the poles, sunlight is more oblique and causes lower temperatures.