Seasons, Moon Phases, and Tides

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The Earth's axis is tilted towards the sun during summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

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Rotation.

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What phase is the moon in when it is half illuminated and appears as a 'D' shape?

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First Quarter.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the Earth is tilted away from the sun?

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Winter.

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What phase of the moon occurs when it is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon.

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What is the term for the Earth's path around the sun?

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Revolution.

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What is the effect of the moon's gravitational pull on Earth?

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It causes tides.

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What phase of the moon is characterized by no illumination?

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New Moon.

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What is the term for the change in the moon's appearance as it orbits the Earth?

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Moon Phases.

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What season is characterized by blooming flowers and warmer temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Spring.

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