Earth science 2nd half Astronomy Unit

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What is the duration of one complete revolution of the Earth around the Sun?

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365 1/4 days

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What moon phase follows the Full Moon?

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Waning Gibbous

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On which date do observers in New York experience the longest duration of sunlight?

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June 21

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If the full moon occurs on February 8th, how many days until the next new moon?

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14 days (next new moon on February 22)

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What is the term for the longest day of the year?

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Summer Solstice

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What is the significance of the summer solstice in terms of daylight?

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It marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the definition of insolation?

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Insolation is the amount of solar radiation received by a surface.

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What is the relationship between the moon phases and the timing of tides?

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Tides are influenced by the gravitational pull of the moon, with higher tides during full and new moons.

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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 date of the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?

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December 21 or 22.

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