Moons, Seasons, Tides, and Eclipses

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the main reason Point A is the coldest region on Earth during a specific time of the year?
Back
Point A is the coldest because it receives the least amount of direct sunlight each day.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do the seasons in the Southern Hemisphere relate to those in the Northern Hemisphere?
Back
The Southern Hemisphere experiences spring when the Northern Hemisphere experiences fall.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean when we say the moon is 'waning'?
Back
Waning means getting smaller.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes tides in the ocean?
Back
Tides are caused by the gravitational attraction of the Moon and the Sun on the solid and liquid surfaces of the Earth.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of 'eclipse'?
Back
An eclipse occurs when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between 'waxing' and 'waning' in terms of the moon's phases?
Back
Waxing means getting bigger, while waning means getting smaller.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the equator and how does it relate to seasons?
Back
The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, affecting sunlight distribution and seasons.
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