Seasons and Moon Phases flashcard

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What is the Moon's surface like?

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The Moon's surface is filled with craters and dust, and it has no water or atmosphere.

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What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon?

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A Lunar Eclipse.

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What season occurs when the area you live in tilts away from the Sun?

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Winter.

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Why is the Equator the warmest part of the Earth?

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Because it receives the most direct sunlight.

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What is the source of the Moon's light?

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The Sun.

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What causes the different phases of the Moon?

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The changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun relative to each other.

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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 are the four main seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall (Autumn), and Winter.

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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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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?

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