Q4: Earth in Space/Test

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

Back

A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

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What does it mean when the Moon is waning?

Back

When the Moon is waning, it appears to get smaller in size as it moves from a full moon to a new moon.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force of attraction between two objects that is directly related to their mass and inversely related to the distance between them.

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer solstice?

Back

Summer occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer solstice.

Front

What alignment is necessary for an eclipse to occur?

Back

For an eclipse to occur, the Moon, Sun, and Earth must be in alignment.

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 is the difference between a Solar Eclipse and a Lunar Eclipse?

Back

A Solar Eclipse occurs during the day when the Moon blocks the Sun, while a Lunar Eclipse occurs at night when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

Front

What is the term for the phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated?

Back

The term is 'Full Moon'.

Front

What is the term for the phase of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth?

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The term is 'New Moon'.

Front

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

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, resulting in seasons.