4.8C shadows, seasons, and moon phases

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What causes the moon's phases?

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The amount of sunlight reflected onto the moon from the sun.

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth during summer in the southern hemisphere?

Back

The northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

Front

What is the phase of the moon that occurs between the sun and Earth?

Back

New Moon.

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What does the Earth's tilt cause?

Back

The seasons.

Front

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

Back

Summer.

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What is a shadow?

Back

A dark area created when an object blocks light.

Front

How do shadows change throughout the day?

Back

Shadows change in length and direction as the sun moves across the sky.

Front

What is the relationship between the Earth's tilt and seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight, leading to seasons.

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What is a full moon?

Back

A phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated by the sun.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

Back

A phase of the moon that occurs after the new moon and before the first quarter.