Sun-Earth-Moon Model (MS-ESS1-1)

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What is the duration of winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Winter lasts from December to March.

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What is the duration of winter in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Winter lasts from June to September.

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What occurs when the Moon moves directly between the Earth and the Sun?

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A Solar Eclipse.

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What occurs when the Earth moves directly between the Moon and the Sun?

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A Lunar Eclipse.

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What causes Earth to have seasons?

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Earth's axis is tilted as it moves around the Sun.

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What phase is the Moon in when no sunlight hits the side facing the Earth?

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New Moon.

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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An event that occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight.

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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An event that occurs when the Earth passes between the Moon and the Sun, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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

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The tilt causes different parts of Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What is the position of the Earth during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.