Science 4.9A & 4.9B

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What season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing when the Northern Hemisphere is in Summer?

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Winter

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What is it called when the side of the Moon facing Earth appears to be not lit?

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New Moon

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Why isn't there an eclipse every month?

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Because the moon's orbit is tilted at an angle, it does not go straight around the center of Earth.

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What season is the Northern Hemisphere in when the Southern Hemisphere is experiencing Fall?

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Spring

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How long does it take the moon to make one complete cycle around the Earth?

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1 month

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What is the term for the path the Moon takes around the Earth?

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Orbit

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

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Full Moon

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What is the term for the time it takes for the Moon to go through all its phases?

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Lunar Cycle

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis responsible for?

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The changing seasons.

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What is the term for the position of the Moon when it is between the Earth and the Sun?

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New Moon

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