Astronomy Part 2 Summative Review

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The Earth's tilt as it revolves around the sun.

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How long does the lunar cycle last?

Back

About a month.

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What is an equinox?

Back

An equinox occurs when the Earth is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun.

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What is the name of the moon phase when it is more than half illuminated but not full?

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Waxing gibbous.

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Which side of the moon is lit during the 1st Quarter phase?

Back

The right side.

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What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt?

Back

It is responsible for the changing seasons.

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What are the two types of equinoxes?

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Vernal (spring) equinox and autumnal (fall) equinox.

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What phase comes after the waxing gibbous?

Back

Full moon.

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What is the position of the sun during a solstice?

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At its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon.

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How many phases does the moon go through in a lunar cycle?

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Eight distinct phases.