Astronomy & Space

Front

Day and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.

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rotation

Front

What are the reasons for the seasons? Options: Earth's tilt and rotation., Earth's rotation and revolution., Earth's tilt and revolution., Earth's tilt and resolution

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Earth's tilt and revolution.

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere of Earth is Leaning away from the Sun, What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?

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Summer

Front

How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?

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365 days

Front

When the Northern Hemisphere is pointing towards the sun, what season is the Southern Hemisphere?

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Winter

Front

What season begins in the northern hemisphere at Position A?

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Summer

Front

What is this moon phase as viewed from Earth? Options: Full Moon, Waxing Gibbous, First Quarter Moon, Waxing Crescent

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Waxing Crescent

Front

The approximate number of day(s) for a complete lunar cycle is: 27 , 1 , 24 , 365

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27

Front

Which moon phase is shown in this diagram?

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new moon

Front

What position must the Moon be in to produce a solar eclipse?

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The Moon must be in a direct line between Earth and the Sun.