Earth, Sun, and Moon System Flashcards

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Axis

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The imaginary line through Earth that extends from the North Pole to the South Pole and is the center of Earth’s rotation.

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Cyclic Patterns

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A phenomenon or process that involves multiple steps and repeats itself

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Eclipse

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An obscuring of the light from a celestial body by the passage of an object between the celestial body and the observer or between the celestial body and its source of illumination.

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Lunar Eclipse

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Occurs when the full moon passes into Earth's shadow.

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Lunar Phases Diagram

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Illustration of the various phases of the Moon.

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Orbit

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A curved path followed by a satellite as it revolves around an object.

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Diagram showing Earth's orbit and positions during solstices and equinoxes.

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The Earth's tilt and orbit cause the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

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Equinoxes occur when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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Equinoxes occur when day and night are approximately equal in length.

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The tilt of the Earth is responsible for the varying intensity of sunlight.

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The tilt of the Earth is responsible for the varying intensity of sunlight.

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During the December solstice, the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter.

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During the December solstice, the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter.