Seasons and Eclipses

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What is a solar eclipse?

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

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How often do solar eclipses occur compared to lunar eclipses?

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Solar eclipses occur less often than lunar eclipses.

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What are the two main factors that cause Earth's seasons?

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Earth's tilt and revolution around the Sun.

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How does the position of the Sun in the sky differ between summer and winter?

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The Sun is lower in the sky in the winter than in the summer.

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What evidence suggests that Earth's distance from the Sun does not cause the seasons?

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Earth is closer to the Sun during our winter.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

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What is the significance of Earth's axial tilt?

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Earth's axial tilt of approximately 23.5 degrees is responsible for the changing seasons.

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What is the difference between a total solar eclipse and a partial solar eclipse?

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A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun, while a partial solar eclipse occurs when only a part of the Sun is obscured.

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What is the role of the Moon in causing eclipses?

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The Moon's position relative to the Earth and Sun determines whether a solar or lunar eclipse occurs.

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How does the Earth's revolution around the Sun affect the seasons?

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As the Earth revolves around the Sun, different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight, leading to seasonal changes.