Earth, Moon, and Sun Review

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What would happen if the Sun did not heat the Earth?

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There would be NO weather.

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Which moon phase comes after a new moon?

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Waxing crescent phase.

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When does the Northern Hemisphere experience summer?

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When it is tilted toward the Sun.

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At which stage of a solar eclipse does Earth's surface lose the most heat?

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Stage 5.

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Why do different parts of Earth receive different amounts of daylight?

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Because Earth is tilted on its axis.

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What is the main reason for seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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An event where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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An event where the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

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An ellipse.

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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.