Review Part 2

Front

What is the best location to experience little or no change in daylight hours throughout the year?

Back

Closer to the equator.

Front

What phase of the moon follows a full moon?

Back

Waning gibbous moon.

Front

What astronomical event is depicted when the Earth is between the sun and the moon?

Back

A lunar eclipse.

Front

What causes the change in seasons on Earth?

Back

The amount of sunlight hitting Earth and Earth’s tilt as it revolves around the sun.

Front

What is an Astronomical Unit (AU)?

Back

The average distance between Earth and the Sun.

Front

What is the significance of Earth's tilt in relation to seasons?

Back

Earth's tilt affects the angle and intensity of sunlight received, leading to seasonal changes.

Front

What phase comes after a waxing crescent moon?

Back

First quarter moon.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

An event where the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking sunlight.

Front

What is the average distance of an Astronomical Unit?

Back

Approximately 93 million miles or 150 million kilometers.

Front

What phase of the moon is visible when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full moon.