Cycles of the Sky
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis?
Back
The Earth's axis is always tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'equinox' mean?
Back
Equinox refers to the time when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What phase of the Moon is characterized by no visible illumination?
Back
The new moon phase is when the Moon is not visible from Earth.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'Gibbous' in relation to the Moon's phases.
Back
Gibbous refers to a phase of the Moon when more than half of it is illuminated.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'Quarter Moon' mean?
Back
Quarter Moon refers to the phase of the Moon when half of it is visible from Earth.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the Earth's tilt in relation to seasons?
Back
The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the changing seasons as different parts of the Earth receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two equinoxes called?
Back
The two equinoxes are called the Vernal Equinox (Spring) and the Autumnal Equinox (Fall).
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