Seasons, Moons, & Tides

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

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It is winter.

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What do we call the amount of light visible on the moon as it orbits the Earth?

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Moon Phases.

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

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First Quarter.

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In which hemisphere is it summer when the Earth is tilted towards the sun?

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Northern hemisphere.

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What does the term 'equinox' mean?

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Equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

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What are the two types of tides that occur due to the gravitational pull of the moon?

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Spring Tides and Neap Tides.

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What phase comes after the First Quarter moon?

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Waxing Gibbous.

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What is the longest day of the year called?

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Summer Solstice.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is completely dark?

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New Moon.

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What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the seasons?

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It causes different areas to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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