Seasons/Moon Phases/Tides

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the seasons. When one hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, it experiences summer, while the opposite hemisphere experiences winter.

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What is a solstice?

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A solstice is an astronomical event that occurs twice a year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the longest and shortest days of the year.

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What are the two types of tides?

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The two types of tides are spring tides and neap tides. Spring tides occur during the full and new moons, while neap tides occur during the first and last quarters of the moon.

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What is a waxing moon?

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A waxing moon is the phase of the moon when it is increasing in illumination, moving from new moon to full moon.

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What is a waning moon?

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A waning moon is the phase of the moon when it is decreasing in illumination, moving from full moon to new moon.

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What is the position of the Earth during summer in the southern hemisphere?

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During summer in the southern hemisphere, the southern hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is the least, occurring during the first and last quarters of the moon.

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What moon phases cause the strongest tides?

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The strongest tides, known as spring tides, occur during the new moon and full moon phases.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect climate?

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The tilt of the Earth affects climate by changing the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth, leading to variations in temperature and weather patterns throughout the year.

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What is the significance of the equinox?

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An equinox is an astronomical event that occurs twice a year when day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the change of seasons.