(8th) Space TEST review

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when it is winter?

Back

It is summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What moon phase is visible when the moon is at position 4?

Back

Third quarter.

Front

What type of galaxy has no defined pattern or shape?

Back

Irregular galaxy.

Front

What occurs when the area you live in tilts away from the sun?

Back

It is winter.

Front

Why do globes lean sideways?

Back

To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.

Front

What is the tilt of Earth's axis?

Back

The angle at which Earth is tilted in relation to its orbit around the sun, approximately 23.5 degrees.

Front

What is a full moon?

Back

A phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

Front

What is the difference between a spiral galaxy and an elliptical galaxy?

Back

Spiral galaxies have arms that spiral outward, while elliptical galaxies are more rounded and lack distinct features.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

A time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.