Seasons, Moons, & Tides

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What is an eclipse?

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An eclipse is a partial or total blocking of one object in space by another, such as when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun.

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What season occurs when your area tilts away from the sun?

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When your area tilts away from the sun, it is winter.

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What is the First Quarter phase of the moon?

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The First Quarter phase is when half of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth, occurring about a week after the New Moon.

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What season is represented in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 4?

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The season represented in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 4 is Fall.

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What does the term equinox mean?

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The term equinox means equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The seasons on Earth are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.

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What is the significance of the summer solstice?

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The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, marking the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is a tide?

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A tide is the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun.

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What is the role of gravity in the formation of tides?

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Gravity pulls the water in the oceans towards the moon, creating high tides on the side of the Earth facing the moon.

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