NWEA Science

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What is the Third Quarter moon phase?

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The Third Quarter moon phase occurs when the moon is three-quarters of the way through its cycle, appearing as a half-moon with the left side illuminated in the Northern Hemisphere.

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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 season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the position labeled '4'?

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Fall is the season that occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during position 4.

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In which position is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing Winter?

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Position C indicates that the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing Winter.

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At which latitude do perpendicular sun rays strike the Earth at the Tropic of Cancer?

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The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5 degrees North latitude, where the sun's rays strike directly at noon during the summer solstice.

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What is the definition of the Equator?

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The Equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located at 0 degrees latitude.

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What is the significance of the Tropic of Capricorn?

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The Tropic of Capricorn is located at 23.5 degrees South latitude and marks the southernmost point where the sun can be directly overhead.

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What happens during 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 either partially or completely.

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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 portion of the moon is increasing, while a waning moon is when the illuminated portion is decreasing.

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What are the four main moon phases?

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The four main moon phases are New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Third Quarter.