The Sun-Earth-Moon System

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What causes Earth to experience seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis as it revolves around the sun.

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Earth, moon, and sun are in line during the new or full moon.

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What season is experienced when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun?

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Summer.

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What is the term for when the lit part of the moon is decreasing?

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Waning.

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When can a solar eclipse occur?

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During a new moon.

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What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the sun?

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Elliptical.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

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Full moon.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth?

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New moon.

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon.

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What is the gravitational effect of the moon on Earth?

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It causes tides in the Earth's oceans.