Sun-Earth-Moon Review

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What phase of the Moon occurs when the Moon is receiving sunlight on the side facing away from Earth?

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New Moon

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What are the reasons for the seasons on Earth?

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Earth's tilt & revolution

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Earth's rotation on its axis

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When does the Earth experience nearly equal hours of day and night?

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Equinox

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What phase of the Moon is characterized by the entire face being illuminated?

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Full Moon

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis that affects seasons?

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Approximately 23.5 degrees

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What is the term for the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer Solstice

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What is the term for the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Winter Solstice

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What is the phenomenon called when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun?

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Solar Eclipse

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What is the phenomenon called when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon?

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Lunar Eclipse

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