Seasons and Moon Phases flashcard

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Why is the Equator warmest?

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Because it receives the most direct sunlight.

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What is a Crescent Moon?

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A phase of the Moon when a small section facing Earth is lighted.

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What season occurs when the area you live in tilts away from the sun?

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It is winter.

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Can we see the moon during the day?

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True.

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What is a Full Moon?

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A phase of the Moon when the side facing Earth appears fully lit.

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What causes the seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the sun.

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What is the phase of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth?

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New Moon.

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How many phases does the Moon go through in a lunar cycle?

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Eight phases.

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What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

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Lunar month, approximately 29.5 days.

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning Moon?

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Waxing means the Moon is getting larger; waning means it is getting smaller.