Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

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What season is it in the Northern hemisphere when it is cold and often snowy?

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Winter.

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What causes the Northern Hemisphere to experience summer?

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences summer when it is tilted toward the Sun.

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What is the phase of the Moon during a solar eclipse?

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New Moon.

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At which stage of a solar eclipse does Earth's surface lose the most heat?

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Stage 5.

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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 shortest day of the year called?

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Winter Solstice.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is a time when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

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

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The tilt of the Earth causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.