Earth, Moon, and Sun

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What is the phase of the moon when it is completely dark?

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New Moon.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon.

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What is the term for the shadow cast by the Earth during a lunar eclipse?

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Umbra.

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What is the term for the lighter shadow during a lunar eclipse?

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Penumbra.

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What causes ocean tides?

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The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth.

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What is the motion of Earth that causes day and night?

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Earth's rotation.

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What is the tilt of the Earth’s axis responsible for?

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The changing seasons.

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Winter.

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What is the term for the path Earth takes around the sun?

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Revolution.

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How long does it take for the moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth?

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About 27.3 days.

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