8th grade_Earth, Sun, Moon System

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What season is experienced in the Southern Hemisphere during spring equinox?

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Spring.

Front

What phase of the moon occurs when it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

New Moon.

Front

What season does the Northern Hemisphere experience when tilted away from the Sun?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is the tilt angle of Earth's axis?

Back

23.5 degrees.

Front

What is the term for the highest point on a shore that water will reach?

Back

High tide.

Front

What is the term for the time when the Sun is directly above the equator, resulting in equal day and night?

Back

Equinox.

Front

What phase of the moon occurs when it is fully illuminated as seen from Earth?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What is the term for the gravitational pull that causes ocean tides?

Back

Tidal force.

Front

What is the difference between spring tide and neap tide?

Back

Spring tide has the highest tidal range, while neap tide has the lowest.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasonal changes?

Back

It causes variations in sunlight and temperature, leading to different seasons.