Space

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During which portion of the Earth's revolution around the Sun is the Northern Hemisphere tilted toward the Sun? Options: Vernal equinox, Summer solstice, Winter solstice, Autumnal equinox

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Summer solstice

Front

What is the approximate percentage of the Earth that is illuminated by the Sun at any given time? Options: 90%, 10%, 25%, 50%

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50%

Front

The sky darkens at midday and the Sun seems to disappear. Minutes later, the Sun reappears and the daylight returns. What is the best explanation?

Back

The Moon has created a solar eclipse.

Front

During a total lunar eclipse, what phenomenon is occurring? Options: the Earth passes through the Moon's umbra, the Moon passes through Earth's umbra, the Earth passes through the Moon's penumbra, the Moon passes through Earth's penumbra

Back

the Moon passes through Earth's umbra

Front

In the summer of 2017, parts of the U.S. experienced total darkness in the middle of the day. What caused this?

Back

the Moon's umbra passing over the U.S.

Front

During which phase of the Moon will the tides be highest? Options: Full Moon, Quarter Moon, Gibbous Moon, Crescent Moon

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Full Moon

Front

When the Earth is closest to the Sun and the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, what season is experienced? Options: Summer, Fall (Autumn), Winter, Spring

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Winter

Front

In which position would an observer NOT be able to see the Moon? Options: the Moon is in between the Sun and Earth, the Moon is behind the Earth, the Moon is at a right angle to the Sun and Earth, during waxing gibbous phase

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the Moon is in between the Sun and Earth

Front

The first manned-mission to land on the Moon was commanded by Neil Armstrong and was called...

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Apollo 11

Front

How many high tides does Virginia experience each day?

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