Earth, Sun, Moon Retest

Earth, Sun, Moon Retest

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Science

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the day of the year with the most daylight hours?

Back

The summer solstice.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is our sidereal day?

Back

23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4 seconds.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What shape is Earth's orbit?

Back

Ellipse.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the circular offset of Earth’s position due to its rotation on its axis?

Back

Precession.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the moon phase when it is less than half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Waning crescent.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the phenomenon called when the Earth is closest to the Sun?

Back

Perihelion.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the phenomenon called when the Earth is farthest from the Sun?

Back

Aphelion.

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