Moon Phases and Seasons Flashcardziz

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How long does it take for the Moon to revolve around the Earth once?

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About a month.

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What season is it in Minnesota when the Earth is at position 3?

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Winter.

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What causes Day and Night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth.

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What moon phase comes after a Full Moon and before a Last Quarter?

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Waning Gibbous.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight from reaching the Earth.

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What are the four main phases of the Moon?

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New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Last Quarter.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing means the Moon is getting larger, while waning means it is getting smaller.

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.

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How do seasons change on Earth?

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Seasons change due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.