8TH SCIENCE CRUNCH WEEK 1- (21-25 April)

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

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

Front

What alignment is necessary for a total solar eclipse?

Back

The Sun, Moon, and Earth must be perfectly aligned.

Front

What causes the Moon to have phases?

Back

The Moon's orbit around Earth causes different portions to be illuminated by the Sun.

Front

Why do stars appear to twinkle?

Back

The Earth's atmosphere causes the light from stars to bend and shift.

Front

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight.

Front

What is the primary reason for the Moon's phases?

Back

The Moon's orbit around Earth changes the portion of the Moon that is illuminated by the Sun.

Front

What is the closest planet to Earth?

Back

Venus is often the closest planet to Earth, but it depends on their respective positions in their orbits.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt?

Back

The Earth's axial tilt is responsible for the changing seasons as it affects sunlight distribution.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's atmosphere on starlight?

Back

The Earth's atmosphere can bend and distort starlight, causing stars to twinkle.

Front

What is the relationship between the Sun and the Moon during a solar eclipse?

Back

During a solar eclipse, the Moon blocks the Sun's light from reaching Earth.