Patterns exit ticket

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What is the time it takes for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

Back

365 1/4 days.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The Earth rotating on its axis.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when the lighted half faces the sun and the dark half faces the Earth?

Back

New moon.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

Front

What position of the Earth shows summer in North America?

Back

Position A.

Front

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

Back

Elliptical.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate once on its axis?

Back

24 hours.

Front

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

Back

The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.

Front

What is the term for the position of the Earth when it is closest to the Sun?

Back

Perihelion.