For a solar eclipse to occur, what has to happen?

The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.

What is a lunar eclipse?

an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow

How does the position of Earth in its orbit affect the seasons?

Different parts of the planet tilt towards or away from the Sun, causing seasonal changes.

What is the significance of the Spring Equinox?

It marks the point when day and night are approximately equal in length, signaling the start of spring.

What happens to sunlight during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?

The Northern Hemisphere receives direct sunlight, resulting in warmer temperatures.

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, taking about 24 hours, while revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun, taking about 365.25 days.

How does the Earth's rotation affect day and night?

The Earth's rotation on its axis causes different parts of the planet to face the Sun or be in shadow, creating day and night.

What is the significance of the equator in relation to seasons?

The equator has a consistent climate with little variation in temperature and daylight.

What is the role of the Sun in the Earth's seasons?

The Sun provides the energy that drives the seasons, with its position relative to Earth determining the intensity and angle of sunlight.

What is the difference between direct and indirect sunlight?

Direct sunlight hits the surface at a steep angle, providing more energy and warmth.

What is the impact of the Earth's axial tilt on the Southern Hemisphere during summer?

It causes the Southern Hemisphere to receive direct sunlight, resulting in warmer temperatures.

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

It influences temperature and precipitation patterns, leading to distinct seasonal climates.

Why do we have seasons on Earth?

Seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

What causes there to be longer number of hours of light during the summer?

Earth tilts toward the sun in summer

This image shows that the northern hemisphere is receiving...

less sunlight than the southern hemisphere

Earth Moon Sun- seasons, phases Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

About how many days does it take for the moon to go through a complete cycle?

Back

29 days

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When the visible (lit) portion of the moon is increasing, the moon is:

Back

waxing

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Changes in the moon's appearance are

Back

phases

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the moon's phases?

Back

The amount of sunlight reflected onto the moon from the sun.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Gibbous

Back

More than half of moon visible

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Full Moon

Back

Complete moon face is visible

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Name the moon phase: Waxing Gibbous, Waxing Crescent, Waning Crescent, Waning Gibbous

Back

Waxing Crescent

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