Wednesday Unit 2 REVIEW

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What is a FIRST QUARTER moon?

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The FIRST QUARTER moon is the phase of the Moon where half of the Moon's surface is illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring approximately one week after the New Moon.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer solstice?

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Summer occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer solstice, which is around June 21st.

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What causes eclipses to occur?

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Eclipses occur because the Moon does not create its own light; it reflects light from the Sun. When the Earth, Moon, and Sun align, an eclipse can happen.

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light from reaching the Earth.

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What would happen if the Earth were not tilted on its axis?

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If the Earth were not tilted on its axis, there would be no seasons, as the distribution of sunlight would remain constant throughout the year.

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What is the significance of the Moon's phases?

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The Moon's phases are significant because they affect various natural phenomena on Earth, including tides and cultural events.

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How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis (approximately 23.5 degrees) causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

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

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun.

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What are the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What is the role of the Sun in the Moon's visibility?

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The Sun provides the light that illuminates the Moon, allowing us to see its phases as it orbits the Earth.