Space Review

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What season is the northern hemisphere most tilted toward the sun?

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Summer.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

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One day.

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What date marks the Equinox in September?

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September 22nd.

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What phenomenon occurs when the moon casts a shadow on the Earth?

Back

A solar eclipse.

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What is the name of the moon phase that appears more than half but less than fully illuminated?

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Gibbous.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis during summer in the northern hemisphere?

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About 23.5 degrees.

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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 is the significance of the summer solstice?

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It is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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

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

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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.