Seasons and Phases practice

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is the phase of the moon that occurs after the new moon and before the first quarter, where a small sliver of the moon is illuminated.

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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, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the moon.

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Where can you experience polar night?

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Polar night occurs at the poles, where there are entire days of darkness during winter.

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What are the months of the summer and winter solstices?

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The summer solstice occurs in June, and the winter solstice occurs in December.

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How long does it take for the moon to complete its phases?

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It takes about 29 days for the moon to go through a complete cycle of phases.

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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 the sun's light.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, where day and night are approximately equal in length.

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

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A waxing moon is when the illuminated part of the moon is increasing, while a waning moon is when the illuminated part is decreasing.

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn?

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The Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn mark the furthest points north and south where the sun can be directly overhead at noon.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun, leading to varying sunlight and temperatures.