Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

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What phase of the Moon occurs during a solar eclipse?

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New Moon

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere during December?

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Winter

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What is the shortest day of the year called?

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Winter Solstice

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Why does the Sun appear to rise in the East?

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Because the Earth spins (rotates) on its axis.

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What would happen to the seasons if the Earth were not tilted on its axis?

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There would be NO seasons.

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What is the phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon

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What is the term for the longest day of the year?

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Summer Solstice

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

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It causes different seasons as the Earth orbits the Sun.

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What is an equinox?

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A time when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

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24 hours