Space Science Review

Front

What season occurs when the hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun?

Back

Summer

Front

What is the rotation of the Earth?

Back

It is one complete turn on its axis, which causes day and night.

Front

What type of eclipse occurs during the New Moon phase with the Moon between the Sun and Earth?

Back

Solar Eclipse

Front

Is Polaris the only star in our solar system?

Back

False, Polaris is not in our solar system; the Sun is the only star in our solar system.

Front

What is an Equinox?

Back

An Equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring twice a year.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

Front

What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon.

Front

What is the significance of Polaris in navigation?

Back

Polaris, also known as the North Star, is significant in navigation because it is located nearly directly above the North Pole, making it a fixed point in the sky.

Front

What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

Back

Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and governs the motion of celestial bodies.

Front

What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star is a massive celestial body that generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.