Seasons/Moon Review

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What are the four seasons?

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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.

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What causes the seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What season is it when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun?

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Summer.

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What season is it when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun?

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Winter.

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What is a waning moon?

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A moon that is getting smaller, with the light on the left.

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What is a waxing moon?

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A moon that is getting larger, with the light on the right.

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What is the first quarter moon?

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A moon phase that occurs about 7.5 days after a new moon.

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What is the full moon?

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A moon phase when the entire face is illuminated.

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What is the new moon?

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A moon phase when the moon is not visible from Earth.

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What is the difference between a waxing crescent and a waning crescent?

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A waxing crescent is growing, while a waning crescent is shrinking.