Sun-Earth-Moon

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A specific region on Earth's surface always has its highest temperatures in June and its lowest temperatures in December. Which of these statements explains why the temperatures are lowest in December? Options: The region is tilted the most toward the sun in December, The region in tilted the most away from the sun in December., The region is farthest from the sun in December, The region is closest to the sun in December.

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The region is tilted the most away from the sun in December.

Front

What is Sara observing when she records water levels in the ocean near her home, noting that the water level slowly rises and falls twice in one day?

Back

Tides

Front

Suppose that a camera on Earth takes a picture of an astronomical event. The picture shows an object that is large, dark, and has a bright area immediately around it. Which event does this picture most likely show?

Back

Total solar eclipse

Front

What moon phase is this? Options: full moon, new moon, 1st quarter, 3rd quarter

Back

full moon

Front

Which moon phase is this? Options: 1st quarter, new moon, waxing crescent, waxing gibbous

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waxing crescent

Front

Which moon phase is this? 1st quarter, 3rd quarter, waxing gibbous, waning gibbous

Back

1st quarter

Front

Which moon phases is this? Options: waning crescent, waning gibbous, 3rd quarter, full moon

Back

waning gibbous

Front

The image shows __________________

Back

solar eclipse

Front

Low tide occurs when the sun, Earth and moon form 90 degree angles.

Back

True

Front

High tide occurs when the sun, Earth and moon are aligned.

Back

True