Year 7 warm up - Earth, Moon, and Sun

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox occurs when neither hemisphere is tilted toward or away from the sun, resulting in nearly equal day and night.

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are the different shapes of the moon as seen from Earth, which change in a cycle over approximately 29.5 days.

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How does Earth's tilt affect the seasons?

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Earth's tilt causes different parts of the planet to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by Earth's rotation on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

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What is the primary reason for the changing seasons?

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The primary reason for the changing seasons is the tilt of Earth's axis, which affects how sunlight is distributed across the planet.

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What happens during a solstice?

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A solstice occurs when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the orbit of Earth around the sun.

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How long does it take for the moon to orbit Earth?

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It takes about 27.3 days for the moon to complete one orbit around Earth.

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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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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, blocking the sun's light either partially or completely.