Why are solar eclipses rare?

The alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth must be precise for the Moon's shadow to fall on Earth.

Solar eclipses are caused by the rotation of the Earth.

The Moon is always in the same position relative to the Sun and Earth.

Solar eclipses are common events that occur frequently.

What is the cause of seasons?

Revolution of the Moon around the Earth

Rotation of the Earth on its axis

Why does the amount of daylight change during the course of the year?

Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

Due to the Earth's rotation speed changing

Because of the Moon's gravitational pull

As a result of changes in the Earth's magnetic field

An equinox is when day and night are of equal length.

An equinox is when the Earth stops rotating.

An equinox is when the moon is closest to the Earth.

An equinox is when the sun disappears for a day.

A solstice is an astronomical event that occurs twice a year when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the longest and shortest days of the year.

A solstice is a type of cloud formation

What are the three types of a solar eclipses?

Total solar eclipse, partial solar eclipse, and annular solar eclipse

Partial solar eclipse, total solar eclipse, penumbral lunar eclipse

Lunar eclipse, penumbral eclipse, hybrid eclipse

Partial solar eclipse, total lunar eclipse, annular solar eclipse

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List the phases of the moon in order

new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent

first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, new moon, waxing crescent, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent

new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent, full and moon

new moon, waxing crescent, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, first quarter, waxing gibbous,and waning crescent

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Unit 6: Earth, Moon, and Seasons

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We have seasons because of Earth’s tilt. Earth tilts _____o.

On this day, the Sun is at its highest point in the sky. This day marks the first day of summer. It also is known as the longest day because it has the most hours of daylight of any day during the year.

On this day, the daylight and nighttime hours are equal. This occurs in September.

On this day, the daylight and nighttime hours are equal. This occurs in March.

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What direction does the moon revolve around the earth?

List the phases of the moon in order

A new moon occurs when the moon is _____ the Earth and Sun.

If your friend in California sees a first quarter moon tonight, what moon will you see?

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