Space Test Review

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What position of the Earth corresponds to WINTER in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Earth is tilted away from the Sun, typically when it is at position Y in its orbit.

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What is the primary cause of the Earth's seasons?

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

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What phase does the Moon appear in when it is in a gibbous phase?

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The Moon appears more than half illuminated but not fully.

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What model accurately represents the motion of a planet and its moon?

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The heliocentric model, where planets orbit the Sun and moons orbit their respective planets.

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How does the Moon's position affect its appearance from Earth?

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The Moon's changing position relative to Earth and the Sun causes its phases to change.

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

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It is responsible for the variation in sunlight received at different times of the year, leading to seasons.

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning Moon?

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A waxing Moon is increasing in illumination, while a waning Moon is decreasing.

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What is the full Moon phase?

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The phase when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun as seen from Earth.

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What is the role of gravity in the motion of the Moon around the Earth?

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Gravity keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth, preventing it from drifting away.

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What is the term for the position of the Earth when it is closest to the Sun?

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Perihelion.