SCIENCE BOOTCAMP SC.8.E.5.9

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What causes Earth's seasons?

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Earth's seasons are caused by the tilt of its axis as it revolves around the Sun.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, creating the greatest difference between high and low tides.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs when the Sun and Moon pull at right angles to each other, creating the least difference between high and low tides.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting Earth's shadow on the Moon.

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What are moon phases?

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Moon phases are the changing appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth.

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What is the new moon phase?

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The new moon phase occurs when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun, and its lighted side faces away from Earth.

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What is the full moon phase?

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The full moon phase occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun, and its entire lighted side faces Earth.

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How does gravity affect tides?

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Gravity from the Moon and Sun pulls on Earth's oceans, causing tides.

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What is Earth's revolution?

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Earth's revolution is its orbit around the Sun, which takes about 365 days.