Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

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What is the tilt of the Earth during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The North Pole is tilted toward the sun.

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What area experiences the most hours of daylight when the North Pole is tilted toward the sun?

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The Arctic Circle.

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What happens to the Southern Hemisphere during winter?

Back

It is tilted toward the sun.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse happens when Earth's shadow is cast on the moon.

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What type of tide occurs during a full moon?

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Spring tide.

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What type of tide occurs during a neap tide?

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The gravitational pull of the sun and moon are at right angles.

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What season is it in Australia when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer.

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What is the main reason for the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis.

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What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on day and night?

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The rotation causes day and night cycles.

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What is the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a solar eclipse?

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The Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.