Sun-Earth-Moon

Front

Earth’s 23.5-degree tilt is the main reason we have...

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Seasons

Front

Our longest day in the Northern Hemisphere occurs during the...

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Summer solstice

Front

Earth's tilt causes _________________________ to change throughout the year.

Back

the angle of the sun's radiation

Front

The factor most responsible for ocean tides is...

Back

The force of the moon's gravity.

Front

When the Sun, Earth, and Moon are lined up to give us a New Moon or a Full Moon, coastal areas will experience...

Back

a spring tide.

Front

What kind of tide do coastal areas experience during a First Quarter or Last Quarter moon?

Back

Neap tide

Front

The moon's partial shadow during a solar eclipse is the...

Back

penumbra

Front

To experience totality during a solar eclipse, you must be within the Moon's _______________________________.

Back

umbra

Front

Solar eclipses are rare because...

Back

The Moon's orbital path is tilted 5 degrees.

Front

When is it safe to remove eye protection while observing a solar eclipse?

Back

Only during the 2-3 minutes of totality.